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Handmade music factory : the ultimate guide to making foot-stompin'-good instruments / Michael Orr

Catalog Data

Author:
Orr, Michael guitraist  Search this
Physical description:
159 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Type:
Books
CRAFTS & HOBBIES / WoodworkM̂USIC / Musical Instruments / General
Date:
2011
Notes:
Includes index.
NMAHMAI copy 39088019137249 donated to SLA from the SI Offices of SITES / Affiliations
Contents:
Accompaniments. One-string washtub bass ; Soup can diddley bow ; Electrified stomp box and washboard -- Guitars. Three-string cigar box slide guitar ; Cookie tin guitar ; Fretted four-string tenor guitar ; Ironing board lap steel guitar -- Make it electric. Electrifying your instruments ; Upcycled tape deck amp
Summary:
You don't have to be an expert or spend a lot of money to make your own musical instruments. Just follow-along with handyman Mike Orr as he guides you through the making of eight creative instruments.
Topic:
Musical instruments--Construction  Search this
Guitar--Construction  Search this
Washtub bass--Construction  Search this
Instruments de musique--Facture  Search this
Guitare--Facture  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1165823