Classic Guitar Making

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Summary: The Quiet Guitar Builder
Review: "Classic Guitar Making", by Arthur E. Overholtze, is a clearly written guide that teaches how to build a classical guitar. The author's careful descriptions will instill confidence in the beginning guitar builder, and plentiful shop talk will interest luthiers. The author's humble anecdotes entertain and warn one of the construction mistakes he has made. The chapters walk the reader step-by-step through every phase of guitar construction, from the choice of wood to the finished guitar. "Classic Guitar Making" is a wonderful book by a wonderful teacher.

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Summary: My Grandfather
Review: I am the Grandson of Arthur E. Overholtzer, my mother is Shirley, the youngest of Art's kids. I have his last completed guitar, #16, finished in 1973. All my Aunts have one of his masterpieces, and even the Grandchampion, #9. My Grandfather was a woodworker all his life, and most of his family is still into woodworking or some sort of construction around Modesto, CA. There are many people that love my Grandfathers book for how in depth it goes to explain just how and why you need to 'do this'. In his life, he built violins and a base guitar, and always wanted the absolute best sound from all of them.