Bøger af Jonny Blackwood

“Everything you need to start confidently working on your own guitars is right here.”Learn how to do great guitar setups time and time again with this easy to follow, step-by-step manual. With expert tips, clear instruction, and over 260 photos, you will gain the understanding of how to fine-tune any guitar to play its best- with measurability and precision! Use the included cut-out tool templates to broaden your skills. Makes an excellent starter book or reference for budding professionals.***Now updated and expanded with additional content including a section on restringing, neck shimming, scale length determination and new images!***Included in the book:An 8-step method for electric, acoustic & bass guitar setupsHow to adjust neck relief (bow) for optimum playabilityHow to adjust string height for your playing style and guitar typeHow to file nut slots, adjust pickup height and set the intonation accuratelyHow to adjust Fender-style tremolo's, Gibson hard-tails, Floyd Rose and other floating bridgesHow to adjust the saddle on your acoustic steel string or nylon string guitarManufacturer's setup specs for Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, Jackson, Gretsch and othersExclusive setup specifications from the author's best playing guitars & bassesCut-out templates for radius gauges, under-string radius gauges & an action rulerA handy measurement conversion chart & more!From your friends at learn-guitarsetups.com and the Guitar Setup Pro App. REVIEWSPraise for Jonny Blackwood:“I have related and referred to Jonny’s guidance many times over the years and I can truly say that I wouldn’t have gotten very far without it.” -Daryl Chonka, guitar tech for Randy Bachman (The Guess Who & BTO), recording engineer, recording & performing artist“Everything you need to start confidently working on your own guitars is right here.” -Andrew deGroot, factory certified guitar tech and luthier, Stang Guitars "The importance of a great setup can’t be overstated. This is a perfect guide for those starting out in the craft, and a great general reference to keep around. Jonny lays out all the info needed to setup your guitar like a pro, without any confusing clutter. You’re in great hands."  -Cory Newman, Luthier, C.A. Newman Guitars “Jonny knows his stuff, does great work and is respectful to those of us whose greatest guitar work will be performed in our own minds.” -Scott McKeen, former city councillor of Edmonton and journalist, The Edmonton Journal

"Everything you need to maintain, set up and protect your guitar."Cleaning & Restringing - Setups & Adjustments - Care & Storage - Minor Repairs "Complete Guitar Care & Maintenance, The Ultimate Owners Guide" is the essential care guide for guitar owners everywhere. Filled with over 170 pages of step-by-step instruction, 300 images and diagrams, and a plethora of exclusively derived specifications and manufacturers'' recommendations. You will have everything you need to maintain any guitar, no matter what your experience level.Get the low-down on instrument cleaning and preservation. Improve the performance and sound of your guitar with simple adjustments. Take your setup skills to the next level with precision neck adjustments, string height adjustments (bridge saddle and nut), pickup height adjustments, intonation, and more. Do minor repairs, fix electronics, and other common issues with total confidence. Learn about guitar care, such as humidity and storage. Use the included cut-out tool templates to broaden your guitar setup prowess.This is a complete reference manual, perfect for players, collectors and budding professionals alike. Written to be simple, accessible, streamlined, and easy to follow. Pertains to electric, acoustic, classical, and bass guitars.From your friends at blackwoodguitarworks.com and the Guitar Setup Pro App.Included in the book:How to maintain your guitar for peak performance & longevityHow to clean, polish and store the guitar for long-term protectionHow to restring the guitar properlyHow to set up electric, acoustic & bass guitarsHow to adjust neck relief (bow) for optimum playabilityHow to adjust string height for your playing style and guitar typeHow to file nut slots, adjust pickup height and set the intonation accuratelyHow to adjust Fender-style tremolo''s, Gibson hard-tails, Floyd Rose and other floating bridge typesHow to adjust the saddle on your acoustic steel string or nylon string guitarHow to solder and repair electronicsHow to replace jacks, switches, and pickupsManufacturer''s setup specs from Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, Jackson, Gretsch and othersExclusive setup specifications from the author''s best playing guitars & bassesCut-out templates for radius gauges, under-string radius gauges & an action rulerAn extensive troubleshooting sectionA library of common wiring diagramsA handy measurement conversion chartAnd much more!

"An excellent guide and knowledge base to anyone who wants to start up a guitar repair shop or small music store."Get on the inside track to a successful guitar repair, guitar building and/ or custom shop guitar business. Save yourself time, money, and frustration when starting up your own business with this helpful guide-book that offers key insider tips and a thorough overview of what to expect in the business, written by an industry veteran. Don't go into business without reading this book first! Includes 20 downloadable forms, lists, templates, and examples to use in your own guitar shop!Included in the book: How to establish guitar shop rates and pricingHow to market yourself & advertise effectivelyHow to set up your guitar business for successInformation on common business structures and accounting practisesIndustry-specific marketing tipsBusiness start-up tips including common start-up costsExtensive shop rate examples (blue book pricing)Tools, equipment and supply listsBusiness and accounting formsWork order templatesDownload instructions for how to build an Erlewine-style neck jig, and more! From your friends at Learn-GuitarSetups.com What to expect: Going into the guitar business is a big decision and one that requires ample research and industry-specific knowledge. You may want to build guitars, repair guitars, or just sell guitars (or all of the above), but there's a lot more to consider than just that. The advice given in this book will lead you through the start-up concept of a guitar repair service shop while touching base on many key areas of opening and running a guitar-centred business. Get out your notepad, order up some guitar business cards, and get to work!This book is a great compliment for those currently in, or planning to attend: guitar tech school guitar tech classes guitar repair school guitar repair classes lutherie school school of lutherie guitar repair schools online guitar repair classes online Books available from the author (paperback and digital edition): How to Setup Your Guitar Like A Pro: An Easy Guide for BeginnersHow to Build & Setup Guitar Kits like a Pro: An Easy Guide for Bolt-on Neck GuitarsHow to Start and Run a Successful Guitar Repair Business: Practical Tips for the New Entrepreneur

"A one-stop-shop for all the electric guitar building basics you need to know."Part of Jonny Blackwood's "Easy Guide" Series, "How to Build and Setup Guitar Kits like a Pro" is a clear, concise, step-by-step guitar assembly manual written for those with little-to-no guitar building experience. Learn how to build a bolt-on neck electric guitar (or bass) with simple instructions and over 130 photos. You will gain the understanding needed to assemble and set up guitar kits with great results!Included in the book: A 9-step method on assembling bolt-on style guitarsTips and tricks to save you time and headachesGuidance on sanding, finishing & moreProper soldering technique explainedScale length explainedGuitar electronics explainedHow to effectively shield the instrumentPopular wiring modification suggestionsOnline wiring and setup methods from Fender guitars and othersSimple guitar setup instructions for strat and tele-style guitarsHow to restring the guitar properlyHow to adjust truss rods for optimal neck bowHow to shim necks and adjust neck tiltHow to adjust bridge angle on tremolo equipped guitarsHow to adjust intonationHow to file nut slots and more! From your friends at Learn-GuitarSetups.comWhat to expect: If you are building your own electric guitar (or bass guitar), either as a custom build or online guitar kit, this "Easy Guide" build guitar manual will show you just how to do a professional DIY guitar kit assembly with plenty of insider tips to save you time and frustration. Written for beginners, this book leads you step-by-step through the process of assembly- from organizing your parts and tools to finishing tips and final set up. As one of our more popular guitar classes, we published this how-to guide for those that can't join us in person, or for those simply wanting some clear, professional instruction to understand the assembly process inside and out. Although this book is written for bolt-on neck guitars, there is plenty of general guitar assembly and set up tips that would be beneficial to have in your arsenal of guitar building literature. Read this book and build guitars or assemble DIY guitar kits with confidence.Instruction for: DIY Telecaster guitar kitsDIY Stratocaster guitar kitsDIY bass guitar kitsself build guitarselectric guitar kitsbass guitar kitbolt-on guitar kitsbasic guitar setupsBooks available from the author (paperback and kindle): How to Setup Your Guitar Like A Pro: An Easy Guide for BeginnersHow to Build & Setup Guitar Kits like a Pro: An Easy Guide for Bolt-on Neck GuitarsHow to Start and Run a Successful Guitar Repair Business: Practical Tips for the New Entrepreneur