John LeVan Libri

This guide will use photographs, diagrams and sketches made by the author and some provided by various manufacturers to teach how to clean, condition, adjust the action and properly intonate your acoustic guitar, as well John's trade secrets on hand-carving bone nuts and bridge saddles, wiring and fretwork. John has also included a chapter on identifying and diagnosing problem guitars. It even includes a forward written by Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars. This book is perfect to teach a beginner or a reference for the guitar repair professional.

Focusing on practical skills, this comprehensive guitar repair guide offers a hands-on workshop experience through detailed photographs, diagrams, and sketches tailored to various guitar types. Authored by John LeVan, it features contributions from guitar manufacturers and includes insights from Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars. Readers will learn essential techniques for cleaning, adjusting action, and intonating guitars, along with expert tips on hand-carving bone string nuts and bridge saddles, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned professionals.

The guide simplifies the maintenance and setup of electric guitars, providing clear instructions on cleaning and care. It includes detailed information on adjusting action and intonation, as well as working with bridges, saddles, and nuts. Enhanced by numerous photographs, diagrams, and illustrations, this resource ensures that guitarists can easily keep their instruments in optimal condition.