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The bible of pearl work and the inspiration for generations of inlay artists. Reprinted from the original edition, it includes instructions for grinding, sawing, routing, and gluing abalone and Mother or Pearl, making jigs for cutting dots, diamonds and strips, abalone purfling techniques and tips on pearl engraving

Over 100 color photos of FANTASTIC inlaid instruments and objects by selected artists including martin's one-millionth guitar, with valuable techniques and tips for inlaying peearl. This is an inspirational book for beginnerss as well as experienced craftsmen.

How to tune the resonant frequencies of acoustic guitar, banjo and mandolin components for the best sound. Wood and string selection, placements of braces, tap-tuning and more

By Jeff Jewitt
A wealth of information for finishers, from setting up a spray booth to rubbing out the final gloss. Many of the over 850 color photos and drawings illustrate the effects of coloration on various woods. Techniques for applying fillers, stains ooils, varnishes and shellac, laquer and waterbase finishes, by hand, brush or spray, are detailed by a finishing expert.