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Whether you simply want to maintain your guitar or hot-rod it into a radical new incarnation, this book is the ideal guide. By the columnist of Guitar Player's popular Repairs and Modifications column, this comprehensive book is a must for any guitarist who needs information on beginning repairs through advance enhancements. 8-1/2 inch. x 11 inch..

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4.0 out of 5 stars Gave me the confidence to dig in., Aug 12 2003

By	"tiltrite" (burbank, california United States) - See all my reviews

I've been playing for years, but never did much more than change my strings. I decided it was time to learn how to start adjusting my own guitars so I bought a few books on the subject; this is the one that I keep turning to. Very thorough instructions with helpful illustrations and photos; recommendations for a basic journeyman toolkit all the way up to what you need to start your own repair shop. Separate sections are included for Fenders and Gibsons, recommended setup tolerances etc; The interviews with the master guitar players are interesting, if a little superfluous, but their techs are also interviewed, and provide useful tips and tricks. I have only 2 nits to pick: some of the illustrations- such as the one on how to wind strings properly-could be more clear. Perhaps with arrow directions (I know this probably makes me sound like a ..., but this book is so close to a 10 that I figure I'll just mention it .) Finally, it's getting a little bit dated, having been written in the early 90's right after SRV's untimely death. Certainly the principles and methods of guitar repair and setup haven't changed since then, but a new millenium edition would be great. Overall, an excellent, book and if you're like 99% of guitarists out there who need a guide that will show you how to set up your collection with confidence, but don't need to become a luthier, this might be the only book you need to get.

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4.0 out of 5 stars informative and friendly, May 15 2004

By	car1jack (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

I agree with all the other positive comments (that would be all the other reviews) and I have one minor problem with the writing style: he keeps saying you should "get a professional to fix it" if you have any doubts about your own abilities... I wouldn't be reading the book if I just wanted to get someone else to do the work!
I reffretted my acoustic that I've had for almost 20 years using this book and it plays better than ever! I learned a lot about many other aspects of repair that I might never use (and wouldn't have thought about on my own) but am glad I know now.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Buy 'em cheap and Fix 'em up !!, Mar 5 2002

By	Glen Phillips (Stettler, Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews

I aquired this book both for an interesting read and also to try and learn what to look for (or avoid) in purchasing used guitars for the purpose of restorations.

I'm very pleased with the book. It has enough technical data and detailed set-up specs and procedures to satisfy "nuts and bolts" questions, but also contains enough stories, history, and interviews with some very famous players and their instruments to keep you interested between the technical goodies. The book focuses mainly on cleaning, restoring and setting up vintage instruments. Everything from properly reviving a thorougly used/abused finish to replacing a worn out nut or rusted bridge. There is information on both acoustic and electric guitars and basses, with the majority of the content pertaining to electrics (more to go wrong = more to fix). Especially useful was the detailed chapter on the correct, professional procedures for setting up a guitar, complete with factory specs for the most common models and tips for getting the best playability according to your particular style. The book also touched on basic electronics, but there isn't enough info here for a beginner to undertake any drastic re-wiring, etc. The overall message of this book definitly leans toward restoration rather than modification.

Armed with this book, the average guitar enthusiast could certainly gain enough knowledge to confidently return a neglected or vintage instrument to "almost new" and well set-up condition.

Thats what I did, and it was a blast!!

Have Fun,
Glen

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5.0 out of 5 stars A best all-around general reference available
This is the most comprehensive book I've ever found on guitar adjustments, repairs and refinishing. If you're going to do anything more than install strings on your guitar, it's... Read more

Published on Nov 3 2003 by A. Powell

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read for Players
I have Erlewines other great book on setting up guitars. This is also a great book. Very informative and surprisingly entertaining.

Published on Nov 18 2002 by W. K. Sievers

4.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive introduction to guitar repair/maintenance
This is a good book that provides a lot of information -- far more than most non-luthiers will ever need... but it is there just in case. Read more

Published on Jul 8 2002 by sir_isaac_newton

5.0 out of 5 stars Every guitarist should have this book!
If you own and play a guitar, you should own this book. It will pay for itself in repairs alone. It clearly describes all sorts of basic repair and maintenance. Read more

Published on Jun 23 2002 by a superintelligent shade of th...

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Has interesting information on refinishing guitars which could easily help someone who just wants to repair small scratches.

Published on May 12 2002 by Bob Lewis

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm a beginner but bought this anyway
I'm only a beginning guitar player but my teacher encouraged me to get this book anyway, for all the interesting/useful information it contains... Read more

Published on Oct 13 2001 by John Ronald

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best available on this subject
Although there is valuable information to be gotten from this book, it is just like most guitar repair books in that it assumes prior knowledge and leaves questions unanswered... Read more

Published on Mar 28 2001 by Gary Jennings

4.0 out of 5 stars the devil is in the details
This book is a good reference for someone that already has an idea of what they are doing. I was hoping to gain some skills with this book and perhaps I will, but the detail is... Read more

Published on Mar 3 2001 by daysofgray

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Fix-It Guide For The Guitarist
Any Luthier or Luthier wannabe will find this reference a nirvana of guitar goodies. Dan Erlewine is the modern master of guitar repair and set-up and his text is proof. Read more

Published on Jun 4 2000 by Douglas Ritterling

5.0 out of 5 stars The *Real* techniques form a master
Dan Erlewine is undoubtably one of the great masters of guitar repair, but what really sets him apart is his willingness to share the techniques and tricks he's picked up over the... Read more

Published on May 10 2000 by Michael J Edelman

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