| Title : Get the sound you want! Electric Guitar Wiring Arrangement Book | 
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| Publishing : Ritmo Music |
| ISBN : 978-4845625277 | |
| Release Date: October 23, 2014 |
| List Price: 1,620yen |
| Pages: 112p |
| Book Description:We teach you usable wiring arrangements for Strat, Telecaster, Les Paul, and PRS!
If you could make a humbucking sound on a Strat without changing the pickups, if you could connect two Telecaster pickups in series, or if you could make a single coil sound on a Les Paul by simply pushing a knob, ...... will help you.
This book introduces the know-how of such simple yet practical wiring arrangements, focusing on the three most popular models, Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Les Paul,
The book explains 14 patterns of "standard" wiring arrangements with detailed photos and easy-to-understand explanations for beginners. Even beginners can do it; just grab a soldering iron and get the sound you want! As an added bonus, it also shows how to change a PRS rotary switch to a toggle switch. |
| Chapter 1: Knowledge and Techniques Required for Wiring Arrangements |
| -- Basic Electrical Circuit Concepts for Electric Guitars |
| -- Components That Make Up a Circuit |
| -- Representative Tools Used for Wiring Work |
| -- Basic Techniques for Wiring Work |
| chapter2 : Useful Wiring Arrangements by Guitar Type |
| -- Stratocaster Edition |
| -- Telecaster Edition |
| -- Les Paul Edition |
| -- Paul Reed Smith Edition |
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| Title : The Rules of Strat Replacement Parts | 
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| Publisher : Shinco Music |
| ISBN : 978-4401640058 |
| Release Date : May 21, 2014 |
| List Price: 1620 yen |
| Pages: 116p |
| Book Description: The Fender Stratocaster is the most modifiable electric guitar among the many available.
Its design allows even amateurs to easily swap parts, and beyond genuine components, a wide variety of replacement parts are available. You can install vintage-style parts
to achieve an old-guitar look, upgrade with performance-enhancing components for a modern spec, or tweak the electronics
to precisely dial in your desired sound.
As long as you follow basic guidelines, even non-professional craftsmen can relatively easily transform it into a guitar tailored to their preferences.
This book provides essential tips and guidance for modifying your Strat, along with a catalog-style introduction to replacement parts sold by various manufacturers. It serves as a handy reference for maintenance,
minor modifications, and various other situations.
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| chapter1 : Choosing and Using the Necessary Tools |
| chapter2 : Replacing Body & Neck Related Parts |
| chapter3 : Replacing Electrical System Parts |
| Chapter 4: Replacing Aesthetic Parts |
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| Title : The Les Paul Owner's Manual for Unleashing Your Guitar's Full Potential | 
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| Publisher : Shinco Music |
| ISBN : 978-4401635351 |
| Release Date : 2011/3/30 |
| List Price: 2100 yen |
| Pages: 128p |
| Book Description: The companion volume to the popular 'Strat Owner's Manual for Awakening Your Guitar's Potential' is here!
This volume focuses exclusively on Les Paul-type guitars, teaching you the entire process of detailed maintenance work through abundant color photos and meticulous step-by-step explanations. By revealing the secret techniques and demonstrating the adjustments and repairs performed by an authority in the guitar-building world in a detailed, step-by-step manner, it carefully coaches readers on useful clues and techniques to unlock the hidden potential of their beloved guitars.
Packed with know-how for Les Paul enthusiasts, this all-color, permanent-preservation manual is the definitive Les Paul-specific guidebook. |
| chapter1 : Inspection - Understanding Your Les Paul's Condition |
| 1-1 Install new strings |
| 1-2 Set to the specified string height |
| 1-3 Assess the neck's condition |
| 1-4 Inspect the electrical system |
| chapter2 : Routine Maintenance Tasks |
| 2-1 Neck Maintenance |
| 2-2 Bridge Section Maintenance |
| 2-3 Electrical Component Maintenance |
| 2-4 Wood Screw Hole Maintenance |
| chapter3 : Advanced Maintenance & Repair Work |
| 3-1 Tuning Peg & Bushings Maintenance |
| 3-2 Advanced Neck Maintenance |
| 3-3 Fret Maintenance |
| 3-4 String Nut Maintenance |
| 3-5 Bridge Position Adjustment |
| 3-6 String Ground Maintenance |
| 3-7 Position Mark Maintenance |
| chapter4 : special appendix |
| Basic Wiring Diagram for Les Paul Models |
| Installation Method for 4-Conductor Output Cable Pickups |
| Wiring Example for 4-Conductor Output Cable Pickups |
| A Serious Discussion About Tone Controls |
| Handy Wiring Manual for Les Paul Owners |
| How to Remove and Replace Pickup Covers |
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| Title : Strat Owner's Manual for Awakening Your Guitar's Hidden Potential | 
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| Subtitle: The Untold History of Fender, Now Revealed |
| Publisher: Shinco Music Entertainment |
| ISBN: 978-4401635078 |
| Release Date: 2010/12/17 |
| Price: 2100 yen |
| Pages: 128p |
| Book Description: Your Stratocaster might actually be a "masterpiece."
This is a detailed demonstration and explanation book focused on maintenance work for Stratocaster-type guitars. Through detailed explanations of adjustments and repair work by an authority in the guitar-building world, it provides valuable tips and techniques to unlock the hidden potential of your Strat. Furthermore, packed with know-how for Strat enthusiasts, including introductions to replacement parts available from various manufacturers, this is a full-color, permanent-preservation edition Strat-specific manual.
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| chapter1 : Inspection - Understanding Your Strat's Condition |
| chapter2 : Routine Maintenance Tasks |
| chapter3 : More Advanced Repair Work |
| Chapter 4: Hands-On Vintage (Used) Processing Workshop |
| Chapter 5: Premium Replacement Parts Catalog for Stratocasters |
| Chapter 6: Practical Wiring Diagram Collection for Strat Repairs and Modifications |
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| Title : Guitar Maintenance Made Easy with DVD | 
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| Publisher : Rittor Music Co., Ltd. |
| ISBN : 978-4845613458 |
| Release Date : 2006/9/22 |
| Price: 1890 yen |
| Pages: 95p |
| Book Description: For guitarists who want to know daily maintenance methods, who have issues with their instrument that aren't serious enough to take to a repair shop, or who want to understand the mindset behind maintenance...
For guitarists like that,
we recommend this user-friendly book that explains electric guitar maintenance through both print and DVD.
With the theme of "no fancy tools needed" and "maintenance you can do at your kitchen table,"
it introduces simple guitar adjustment methods anyone can do.
Maintenance isn't something special you leave to others; it's something guitarists themselves should do hands-on.
Based on this book, imbued with that DIY spirit, make your beloved instrument sound even better. |
| Chapter 1: Introduction |
| --An Invitation to Maintenance |
| --Required Tools |
| --Names of Guitar Parts |
| chapter2 : Basic Knowledge |
| --About String Height |
| --About Fretboard Gauges |
| --How to Make a Fretboard Gauge |
| --Using the Fretboard to Create an R. |
| --String Winding Method |
| --Adjustment TIPS |
| chapter3 : Neck Adjustment |
| --Understanding the Overall Neck Profile |
| --Straightening the Neck |
| --Important Considerations for Neck Adjustment |
| chapter4 : Fret Adjustment |
| --Fret Leveling |
| --Fret Repair |
| --Making a Sandpaper Block |
| --Fret List |
| chapter5 : Nut Adjustment |
| --Basic Knowledge About the Nut |
| --Simple Ways to Improve Nut Condition |
| --Why Pitch Doesn't Match |
| --Fixing a Poor Nut Position |
| --Repairing a Low Nut Slot |
| chapter6 : Bridge Adjustment |
| --Understanding Bridge Adjustment |
| --Modifying the Bridge Saddles |
| --About the Holes in the Bridge Plate |
| chapter7 : Tuning |
| --Using a Tuning Meter |
| --Appendix: Glossary of Terms |
| chapter8 : Daily Maintenance |
| --Maintenance/Storage |
| --Fingerboard Maintenance |
| --About Strings |
| --Appendix: Common Vegetable Oils |
| chapter9 : Electrical Matters |
| --Areas Worked On This Time |
| --Electrical Tips |
| --Notes on Input Impedance |
| chapter10 : Conclusion |
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| Title : Guitar Maintenance Book | 
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| Publisher : Rittor Music Co., Ltd. |
| ISBN : 978-4845613564 |
| Release Date : October 1, 2006 |
| List Price: 1575 yen |
| Pages: 127p |
| Book Description: The bible of guitar maintenance is now available in full color!
Originally released in 1997 and beloved as the bible of guitar maintenance, 'The Maintenance Book' has been reborn with full-color photographs on every page.
This book introduces, in as much detail as possible, the know-how for adjustments to make your guitar easier to play.
You can gain knowledge about proper maintenance and repair.
No matter how high-end your guitar is, if you neglect daily adjustments and storage, you won't be able to draw out its inherent performance.
If you ever think "Why does my guitar feel hard to play?" or "When I borrow someone else's
guitar, it feels so much easier to play," it's highly likely that maintenance
is insufficient. Even guitarists who don't do the work themselves
can gain insight into what repair shops actually do just by reading this book,
greatly expanding their options when placing orders with shops. It's truly
a must-have volume for any guitar enthusiast.
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| chapter1 : Introduction |
| --Names of Guitar Parts |
| --Q&A for Maintenance Beginners |
| chapter2 : About Tools |
| --Tools Used for Maintenance |
| --About Wood Screws |
| --Repairing Screw Holes |
| --Inches and Metric |
| chapter3 : Basic Maintenance |
| --Proper String Replacement Method |
| --Neck Warping |
| --String Height Adjustment |
| --Octave Adjustment |
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| Title : The Rules of Electric Guitar Maintenance | 
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| Publisher : Shinco Music |
| ISBN : 978-4401633142 |
| Release Date : June 29, 2009 |
| List Price: 1260 yen |
| Pages: 96p |
| Book Description: As a guitarist, caring for your beloved instrument is a given. Most people probably do basic maintenance like wiping and polishing their instruments regularly. However, when it comes to going beyond that... delving into the electrical components, the truth is many hesitate. Especially when it comes to maintenance that requires soldering, like replacing pickups or pots, and getting into the "inner workings" of an electric guitar, it takes "a bit of courage" and "some knowledge."
This book teaches you that "considerable knowledge" needed for such moments. Once you grasp the basics of electric guitar electronics, soldering won't scare you anymore!
From maintenance and replacement of wiring components like pickups, pots, and switches, to implementing noise reduction measures?these "minor modifications" only require a bit of courage. Once you muster it, your beloved instrument will be reborn, producing astonishingly beautiful sound.
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| chapter1 : Even 100-yen store items are fine! These are the essentials you should have |
| chapter2 : You must master soldering perfectly! |
| chapter3 : Maintain your jacks for great sound! |
| chapter4 : Maintaining Potentiometers, the High-Wear Components |
| chapter5 : Switch Maintenance & Replacement |
| chapter6 : Upgrade the Capacitors That Control Your Tone |
| chapter7 : Eliminate Annoying Noise! |
| chapter8 : Pickups Are the Heart of an Electric Guitar |
| chapter9 : Upgrading Wires & Shielding |
| Chapter 10: Practical Schematics: 'Guitar Circuits' ! |
| ------------------------------------------ |
| Title : The Rules of Electric Guitar Maintenance 2 | 
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| Publisher : Shinco Music |
| ISBN : 978-4401635337 |
| Release Date : 2011/4/22 |
| List Price: 1260 yen |
| Pages: 96p |
| Book Description: A gear-focused instructional book for guitarists. This is the sequel to the previous volume, which introduced electrical modifications to the guitar body that even amateurs can implement.
It covers further modifications to the guitar body, focusing on the electrical system (adding booster circuits, introducing modification parts, etc.), maintenance, and even simple modifications and DIY projects for effects pedals that are relatively easy for beginners to tackle. |
| Chapter 1: Effects Pedals |
| Knock Down & DIY Effects Pedals! |
| Chapter 2: Basic Guitar Maintenance |
| Key Points for DIY Guitar Maintenance |
| chapter3 : Restoration Edition |
| Polish, sand, replace, and bring your old guitar back to life! |
| chapter4 : Playability Edition |
| Perfectly adjust the guitar's most crucial parts |
| chapter5 : Adjustment Edition |
| Achieve optimal playability through proper adjustments! |
| chapter6 : Handy Tips Edition |
| Introducing simple and inexpensive little ideas |
| ------------------------------------------ |
| Title : Base Maintenance Book |
|
| Publisher : Rittor Music |
| ISBN : 978-4845612369 | |
| Release Date : January 15, 2005 |
| List Price: 1470 yen |
| Pages: 144p |
| Book Description:~Play Easier & Sound Better!
The Inspection & Adjustment Bible for Bassists is Here~~
Presenting a reliable bible "for bassists" from the author, active on the front lines, and Bass Magazine.
"My bass just feels hard to play," "No matter how much I tune it, the resonance feels off," "The noise is terrible," "The sound just isn't right"... Whether you have these kinds of bass-related troubles or none at all, please pick up this book.
Follow the maintenance procedures?inspection and adjustment?detailed in this book, and your bass will become significantly easier to play and sound better.
This handy-sized book covers every aspect of maintenance with abundant photos, diagrams, and easy-to-understand explanations. Get one for your household! |
| Chapter 1: About Tools |
| Chapter 2: Basic Maintenance |
| Chapter 3: Neck Area |
| Chapter 4: Body Area |
| Chapter 5: Electrical System |
| Chapter 6: Storage and Transportation |
| --------------------------------------- |
| Title : Electric Guitar Customization Club |
|
| Publisher: Rittor Music |
| ISBN: 978-4845612369 |
| Release Date: 2005/09/30 |
| List Price: 1890 yen |
| Pages: 111p |
| Book Description: A Must-Read for All Guitarists! Tips and Examples for Electric Guitar Modifications
Is there something about the guitar you use that you're not satisfied with? Maybe it feels awkward to play, the sound isn't quite right, or it goes out of tune easily... and so on. To resolve such frustrations, many guitarists turn to customization.
In fact, the professional guitars featured in this book have all been customized to suit their respective players.
This book also features numerous modification ideas for Les Pauls, Strats, and Telecasters.
Plus, it reveals the know-how of technicians and custom shops! Why not use this book as your stepping stone to dive into the deep world of modifications? Of course, remember that modifying your guitar voids the manufacturer's warranty, so proceed entirely at your own risk! |
| Chapter 1: About Tools |
| Chapter 1: Custom Guitars Loved by Guitarists |
| Chapter 2: Practical Customization Examples at 120% Utility |
| Chapter 3: Customization is About Overall Balance |
| Chapter 4: How About Reviewing Your System? |
| Chapter 5: Guitar Technician Directory |
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| Title : ELECTRIC GUITAR MECHANISM | 
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| Publisher : Rittor Music |
| ISBN : T1002934012059 |
| Release Date : January 1, 1992 |
| List Price: 2500 yen |
| Pages: 149p |
| Book Description: The structure and mechanics of the electric guitar?simple yet profound, seemingly familiar yet often misunderstood... How much do you really know?
eElectric Guitar Mechanism 1' and eElectric Guitar Mechanism 2' are introductory guides packed with practical knowledge to deepen your understanding of electric guitars.
These two volumes, praised as essential reading for professional craftsmen, meticulously explain key topics?wood, neck, body, pickups, parts, assembly, maintenance methods?with abundant photos and diagrams.
Recently, they've been out of print. Now, in response to your enthusiastic requests, they finally return as newly revised editions.
Moreover, this isn't merely a cosmetic update. We've added newly written content, removed unnecessary information, revised outdated details, and consolidated Volumes 1 and 2 into one powerful volume?comprehensive, updated, and thoroughly revised.
By the time you finish reading this book, you will have a complete grasp of electric guitar mechanics. This definitive edition is dedicated to all who love the guitar.
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| chapter1 : PRODUCTS REVUIEW | |
| chapter2 : INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER |
| Chapter 3: How Pickups Work and Their Functions |
| Chapter 4: Circuit Structure and Basic Knowledge |
| Chapter 5: Metal Parts Structure and Basic Knowledge |
| chapter6 : Circuit Repair and Modification Methods |
| chapter7 : Overseas Model Wiring Diagrams |
| chapter8 : COUSTOM & REPAIR |
| chapter9 : MUSIC SCHOOLGUIDE |
| ------------------------------------------ |
| Title : ELECTRIC GUITAR MECHANISM 2 | 
|
| Publisher : Rittor Music |
| ISBN : T1069771072608 |
| Release Date : April 20, 1993 |
| List Price: 2600 yen |
| Pages: 149p |
| Book Description: The structure and mechanics of the electric guitar?simple yet profound, seemingly familiar yet often misunderstood... How much do you really know?
eElectric Guitar Mechanism 1' and eElectric Guitar Mechanism 2' are introductory guides packed with practical knowledge to deepen your understanding of the electric guitar.
These two volumes, praised as essential reading for professional craftsmen, meticulously explain key topics?wood, neck, body, pickups, parts, assembly, maintenance methods?with abundant photos and diagrams.
Recently, they've been out of print. Now, in response to your enthusiastic requests, they finally return as newly revised editions.
Moreover, this isn't merely a cosmetic update. We've added newly written content, removed unnecessary information, revised outdated details, and consolidated Volumes 1 and 2 into one powerful volume?comprehensive, updated, and thoroughly revised.
By the time you finish reading this book, you will have a complete grasp of electric guitar mechanics. This definitive edition is dedicated to all who love the guitar.
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| chapter1 : THE DIRECTORY WOOD | |
| Chapter 2: WOODS - From Raw Materials to Processing |
| Chapter 3: MANUFACTURE - The Electric Guitar Production Process |
| Chapter 4: STRUCTURE OF WOOD PARTS - Structure and History of Wood Components |
| -- Neck Structure and History |
| -- Body Structure and History |
| chapter5 : STRUCTURE OF METAL PARTS Metal Parts Structure and History |
| -- Machine Head Structure, History, and Adjustment Methods |
| -- Bridge History |
| -- Metal Parts Catalog |
| chapter6 : STRUCTURE OF STRINGS String Structure |
| chapter7 : MAINTENANCE |
| -- Maintenance Basics |
| -- Headstock Area |
| -- Nut Replacement |
| -- Body |
| -- Body |
| -- Bridge Adjustment Methods |
| chapter8 : Outline of Guitar Brands Overview by Brand |
| chapter9 : Custom & Repair shop Guide |
| ------------------------------------------ |
| Title : Parts Catalog Guitar magazine Supplement | 
|
| Publisher: Rittor Music |
| ISBN: |
| Release Date: 1989 |
| Pages: 50p |
| chapter1 : Taking on Guitar Repair | |
| chapter2 : Parts Guide |
| chapter3 : Custom & Repair Shop Guide |
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| Title : Guitar Maintenance Book | 
|
| Publisher : Rittor Music Co., Ltd. |
| ISBN : 69771-76 |
| Release Date : August 1, 1998 |
| List Price : 1200 yen |
| Pages: 137p |
| Book Description: A must-read for anyone who wants to maintain their own guitar!
Clearly illustrated guidance from pre-maintenance guitar inspection, simple basic maintenance, to changing strings, parts, pickups, and altering the look.
Content (from the gMARCh database) |
| chapter1 : Introduction |
| 1-1: Getting Started |
| 1-2: About Tools |
| 1-3: Wood Screws |
| 1-4: Repairing Screw Holes |
| 1-5: Inches vs. Metric |
| chapter2 : Key Points to Grasp First |
| 2-1: Neck Warping |
| 2-2: String Height Adjustment |
| 2-3: Octave Adjustment |
| 2-4: Tension Issues |
| chapter3 : Neck Area Maintenance |
| 3-1: Neck |
| 3-2: Tuning Pegs |
| 3-3: String Retainer |
| 3-4: Nut |
| 3-5: Frets |
| chapter4 : Body Maintenance |
| 4-1: Body |
| 4-2: Joint Area |
| 4-3: Bridge |
| 4-4: Electrical System |
| 4-5: Pickguard |
| 4-6: Strap Pins |
| chapter5 : Storage and Transport |
| 5-1: Daily Guitar Storage |
| 3-2: When Storing Your Guitar |
| 3-3: Seasonal Factors |
| 3-4: Care for the Finish |
| 3-5: Precautions During Transport |
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| Title : Adult Craft Guide (No. 5) | 
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| Publisher : Seibundo Shinkosha Publishing Co., Ltd. |
| ISBN : 978-4416803530 |
| Release Date : January 5, 2004 |
| List Price: 1500 yen |
| Pages: 137p |
| Book Description: Special issue on DIY instruments & bamboo crafting. Features include building a Stradivarius-style Baroque guitar, gMaywa Denkih automatic musical instruments, foolproof kite-making, and crafting bamboo spinning tops that blend beauty with flight performance.
Includes cut-out mini-mini kite templates.
Content (from the gMARCh database) |
| chapter1 : How to Make a Simple Electric Guitar |
| chapter2 : Photo Digest |
| chapter3 : Making a Ukulele Kit |
| chapter4 : Making a Folk Guitar Kit |
| chapter5 : Making a Stradivari Baroque Guitar |
| chapter6 : Realizing the Dream of a Premium Guitar Amp |
| Chapter 7: Radio, Experiments, and Japanese Electric Instruments |
| Chapter 8: Showa Electric's Automatic Playing Instruments |
| Chapter 9: Become the World's Best with Your Own Instrument |
| chapter10 : Instrument Kits & Catalogs |
| chapter11 : Fuzz Circuits and Distortion Mechanisms |
| chapter12 : Building a Tube Guitar Amp |
| Chapter 13: Electronic Instruments of the 1920s-30s |
| Chapter 14: Music Software for Unique Vintage Electronic Instruments |
| Chapter 15: Reissued Electronic Instruments (etc.) |
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| Title : Electric Guitar & Bass/Super Manual | 
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| Publisher : Rittor Music Co., Ltd. |
| ISBN : 2073-13008-8960 |
| Release Date : 1980/04/10 |
| List Price: 2500 yen |
| Pages: 241p |
| Chapter 1: Basic Knowledge |
| Chapter 2: Electric Guitar |
| --Guitar Components |
| --Guitar Pitch and Frets |
| --Guitar and Other Vibrations |
| --Guitar Electrical System |
| --Guitar Examples and Analysis |
| chapter3 : Amplifier |
| --Guitar Amplifier |
| --Speaker |
| --Speaker Cabinet |
| --Amplifier Examples |
| chapter4 : Effects |
| --Effects |
| --Effects Examples |
| ------------------------------------------ |
| Title : GUITAR CRAFT | 
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| Publisher: CBS Sony Corporation |
| ISBN: 0073-10040-3459 |
| Release Date: June 10, 1979 |
| List Price: 2000 yen |
| chapter1: Fundamentals | |
| chapter2: Tools & Materials |
| Chapter 3: Construction Section |
| Chapter 4: Repair Section |
| Chapter 5: Modification Section |
| Chapter 6: Reference Section |
