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Title
Build your own electric guitar
Build your own electric guitar
Author
Paul Balmer
Paul Balmer
format
Hardback
Hardback
Publisher
Haynes Publishing
Haynes Publishing
Language
English
English
UK Publication Date
20121213
20121213
Description
- Sourcing body parts - alder, swamp ash or mahogany body; maple and rosewood or pure maple neck; standard or jumbo frets; locking or classic tuners; single or triple-ply pickguard; neck plate, jacksocket and strap button options; bridge options.
- Electrics and electronics - budget, classic or 'Texas Specials' pickups; pots and switches; wiring options; 'active' options.
- Finish options - spraying nitrocellulose or urethane; undercoat options; neck finishes; sunburst options.
- Assembly and tools required - basic neck and body assembly and alignment; building the electrics 'off body'; tuners, string trees and bridge/trem.
- Fine tuning - neck and trem alignment; fret finishing; stringing options and intonation; radius issues; truss-rod adjustment; pick-up fine-tuning; detailed set-up.
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