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Mandolins, Dulcimers, Banjos and other stringed Instruments

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Constructing a 5-String Banjo: A Complete Technical Guide Roger H. Siminoff 0881883735 New. Unused 6.43 €
Simple Tunes for Psalteries Masami Yoshihara New. Unused 3.50 €
The Autoharp Owner's Manual Mary Lou Orthey 0786658835 New. Unused 9.31 €
Cardboard Folk Instruments to Make & Play Dennis G. Waring 1895569788 New. Unused 6.04 €
Hurdy - Gurdy Method Doreen Muskett 0946993076 New. Unused 11.64 €

 

Mandolins, Dulcimers, Banjos and other stringed Instruments

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American Lutherie 73 by

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Building the Balalaika by James H Flynn Jr.

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Constructing a 5-String Banjo: A Complete Technical Guide by Roger H. Siminoff (Author)

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Constructing a Bluegrass Mandolin. A complete techical guide by Roger H. Siminoff (Author)

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Constructing the mountain dulcimer by Dean Kimball (Author)

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A comprehensive handbook for building the dulcimer.

Unknown Binding: 111 pages.
Publisher: McKay
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Drehleier (Hurdy-Gurdy), Piemont 1797 by

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Fret Work Step by Step by Dan Erlewine (Author)

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Paperback: 125 pages.
Publisher: Stewart-Macdonald: OH (1994)
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Fun with the Dulcimer by Virgil Hughes

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Great Folk Instruments to Make & Play by Dennis G. Waring

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How to build a hammered dulcimer by Phillip Mason

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Hurdy Gurdy by Jerry Brown

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Los instrumentos de púa en España: bandurria, cítola y "laúdes españoles" by Juan José Rey Marcos, Antonio Navarro

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Mas historia que fotos y construcción. El presente libro pretende colmar un vacío en la investigación de los instrumentos de púa en España; vacío tanto más injustificable por la larga tradición que poseen en nuestro país como por la existencia de agrupaciones de púa de reconocida calidad. Juan José Rey, musicólogo, y Antonio Navarro, instrumentista y experto conocedor de los "laúdes españoles", trazan con el mayor rigor la historia de este instrumentario, desde la indagación de sus orígenes a la época barroca, para terminar con la formación de las más importantes agrupaciones de púa de nuestra época. Enriquecen el volumen otras secciones de utilidad que abordan aspectos como construcción, metodología, didáctica, repertorio, apuntes biográficos y un catálogo de instrumentos conservados. Por último, facilita al lector información directa sobre la materia un apéndice de documentos transcritos íntegramente.

Rústica con solapas: 219 pages.
Publisher: Alianza Editorial ( Colección ALIANZA MÚSICA / Madrid
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Making Stringed Instruments: A Workshop Guide by George Buchanan (Author)

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There is a dichotomy in this book. Only an experienced cabinetmaker would be able to fill in the book's gaps and come up with a good-looking though not necessarily playable instrument; yet, the book is apparently written for the enthusiastic putterer who needs different saws and their uses identified. The section on choosing woods, for instance, gives no more than general guidelines; the brief section on varnishes is more concerned with looks than sound. Scale drawings are negated being caught in the binding. This is truly a do-it-yourself book. There is no mention of where a person could go for further advice and no bibliography. Despite copious and clear line drawings and a few photos, this is not recommended.

Paperback: 205 pages.
Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc (November 1990)
Language: English

 

 
Mandolin Manual: The Art, Craft and Science of the Mandolin and Mandola by John Troughton (Author)

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ILLUSTRATED The Mandolin Manual is a detailed guide to constructing instruments belonging to the mandolin family: the mandolin, tenor mandola, and octave mandola. Logically structured and clearly written, it introduces the art of these beautiful instruments, describes the various techniques of the craft, and explains the science of their unique sound. The book includes: detailed instructions explaining the techniques for making a mandolin; chapters on the nature of wood, adhesives, and other materials for those new to woodworking; sections on the acoustics and dynamics of the bridge, belly, and sound box, as well as string technology, tone theory, optimum performance, and playability; an overview of the origins of mandolins; and grid–scale plans for all the instruments’ templates and critical dimensions.

Hardcover: 160 pages.
Publisher: Crowood Press, Limited, The (May 1, 2002)
Language: English

 

 
Reconstrucción de un Salterio Ibérico del s XVIII by Nelly van Ree Bernard

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Simple Tunes for Psalteries by Masami Yoshihara

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The big red book of American Lutherie, Volume 1 by Tim Olsen

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The big red book of American Lutherie, Volume 2 by Tim Olsen

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The big red book of American Lutherie, Volume 3 by Tim Olsen

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The big red book of American Lutherie, Volume 4 by Tim Olsen

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The Bouzouki Book by Graham McDonald

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This unique workshop guide contains complete step-by-step instructions for building a flattop Irish bouzouki and an archtop Irish cittern. Highly detailed and photographed at every step of construction, the book includes fold-out

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The Mandolin Manual: The Art, Craft and Science of the Mandolin and Mandola by John Troughton

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The Mandolin Project: A Workshop Guide to Building Mandolins by Graham McDonald

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Suited for first-time builders with limited woodworking skills as well as those looking for a challenge, this workshop manual features four mandolin projects that range from a simple flat top and back model to the more complex, fully carved “A” style mandolin. The accompanying narrative offers step-by-step instruction in a relaxed, conversational style that not only explains what and how something should be done but also why it’s executed in that particular manner. A set of full-size, detailed plans pairs with photographs, diagrams, and illustrations to round out the instruction materials. The manual's informative introductory section featuring a comprehensive history of the mandolin, construction techniques through the ages, and color illustrations of rare instruments—some of which have never been previously published—enhances the appreciation of this ancient string instrument.

Paperback: 154 pages.
Publisher: Graham McDonald Stringed Instruments (October 1, 2009)
Language: English

 

 
The Psaltery by Nelly van Ree Bernard

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Viene con un plano en 2 hojas titulado "Salterio Minguet"

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The Ultimate Bluegrass Mandolin Construction Manual by Roger H. Siminoff (Author)

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The Ultimate Bluegrass Mandolin Construction Manual is the most complete step-by-step treatise ever written on building an acoustical string instrument. Siminoff, a renowned author and luthier, applies over four decades of experience to guide beginners to pros through detailed chapters on wood selection, cutting, carving, shaping, assembly, inlays, fretting, binding and assembly of an F-style mandolin. A special highlight is an in-depth chapter on the art of tap tuning. This fully-illustrated manual boasts more than 250 photos, a full-color section on the staining and finishing processes, numerous detailed illustrations, and a bonus set of 20 full-size blueprints.

Plastic Comb: 186 pages.
Publisher: Hal Leonard; Manual edition
Language: English

 

 
Überblick der Fertigung von Musiksaiten-Draht (Production of wire for music strings) by Joachim Krüger Hans

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