Violin Making: An Illustrated Guide for the Amateur

By Bruce Ossman

Book Overview

Making A Beautiful Violin is Easier Than You Think You don't have to be a professional luthier to build a handsome hand-crafted violin. All you need are just a few common tools, wood, and the simplified violin-making process found inside the newly revised and updated Violin Making. The early version of this book helped many first-time instrument makers build their own stunning violins-and their beautiful work is displayed inside in a new color photo gallery. Author and lifelong teacher Bruce Ossman uses his simple techniques and clear instruction to guide you through every single step of making a violin. With the full-size patterns and detailed illustrations include, you will be on your way to crafting an instrument fit for an orchestra.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565234359
• ISBN13: 9781565234352
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"