Guitar building books for beginners?

**bassbuilderman** · 7th October 2008, 05:15 PM

I agree with Kiwigeo,
I bought Cumpiano and Jim Williams book about 6-7 years ago.
Cumpiano teaches you the various woodworking skills you need to develop as you
work through the book.
I built a classical first.
It was good to have Jim's book as well, just for the difference of opinion is some things. Although I did find Jim's book a bit too skimpy in terms of instructions sometimes. (ie put tab A into slot B).
If you need to learn how to use the tools as well, then Cumpiano is great.
BBM

**Damien12** · 9th October 2008, 03:25 AM

thanks guys this is a lot help, after this pay check I'm gonna invest in some books and tools and ill keep you guys updated as i go along. I think im going to go with steele string for this

**chris pedersen** · 11th October 2008, 11:09 AM

[quote=Damien12;817127]Looking for something that goes into detail
Hi Damien well I'm an apprentice, newbie so to speak, but when it comes to info, I have passed with flying colors, just keep looking and saving on your laptop/computer, then review even stewmac is a treasure trove of info. This site has help me no end ...thank you, but I save it to my harddrive, read it again, follow the links, listen to "the Masters" read again.....then....I go to the workshop and try. Allways ask Google first, so much info ans so little time.
Anyhow I enjoy this site amongst others very much, thanks to all the 'clever' people who has gone before us
Tzen

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