Build Your Own Acoustic Guitar - Jonathan Kinkead

Every guitarist dreams of owning a handmade instrument
but for most
the cost is likely to be prohibitive. The alternative
building your own fine guitar
is not as difficult as you might imagine
given some skill
patience
and the expert guidance of a master luthier. Every step of construction is fully covered
from choice
selection
and preparation of woods
to consideration of size
bracing
and tonal qualities. Each step of the building sequence is clearly photographed in color
with variations to the standard design shown to enable you to personalize your instrument as you make it. Briston
England-based Jonathan Kinkead has been building guitars for nearly 30 years. His craft is born out of experience and intuition rather than a strict following of technical detail. The resulting beauty of form and distinctive tone have earned him his reputation as one of the world's most respected independent luthiers.