The Art Of Lutherie offers a glimpse into the mind and craft of luthier Tom Bills, whom many consider to be one of the most talented luthiers today. In this beautifully written and enjoyable read, Tom elegantly and clearly shares his best-kept secrets and methods of custom guitar making - those which make his guitars favorites among top collectors and players. Tom's unique approach to The Art Of Lutherie will empower and inspire you to create more than just a guitar, but a truly unique work of a...

• Foreword
• Preface
• Introduction
• Benefits For The Guitar Player
• Benefits For The Guitar Builder
• Section One – Designing For Sound
• Chapter 1: Concepts Of Guitar Design
• What Is A Guitar?
• The Guitar As A System
• Scale Length
• The Tonal Effects Of Scale Length
• Fanned Frets - Multi-Scale
• Chapter 2: Defining The Rules Of The Game
• Effects Of Thickness
• Tempo
• Frequency
• Enharmonicity And Compensation
• Tension
• Anatomy Of The String
• String Theory & The B...