This is the same fingerrest installed on the renowned archtop guitars of luthier bob benedetto. Seven guitar serial numbers are follwed by the letter a. If using an x brace pattern, the wider the x, the more of the top it will grab and the warmer the tone will be. His 1898 patent for a mandolin, which was also applicable to guitars according to the specifications, was intended to enhance power and quality of tone. Sep 11, 2018 tips on using robert benedetto s book. The bravo series is the ultimate extension of a process begun some 60 years ago, with the introduction of the gibson es175. Jun 23, 2015 2 loudest archtop guitar ever made after benedettos book making an archtop guitar. He purposedly required a guitar made from the same type of scrap woods. The definitive work on the design and construction of an acoustic archtop guitar by one of the most talented luthiers of the twentieth century. Acoustic archtop guitar bracing bob benedetto the art of.
One week later i had in my hands a beautifully constructed, playable and superb sounding archtop guitar in european spruce top and european flame maple back and sides sans finish. The problem was that the old traditional flattops what we call parlor guitars today were not very loud. Friends of the archtop guitar public group facebook. Making an es 335 style guitar by ken mckay many guitar players might be interested in making an electric archtop guitar similar to a gibson es 335 but dont know where to begin.
Now you can learn from a true master, bob benedetto. Making an archtop guitar paperback by robert benedetto and a great selection of similar used, new and collectible books available now at by master luthier robert benedetto, renowned jazz guitar craftsman. May 01, 1994 it is a beautiful book, well written, and showcases benedetto s life and work wonderfully. If you are going to construct a guitar i would firmly recommend as others have suggested, this is much more of an overview of the process, rather than an in. Further information and a full serial number list can be found in robert benedettos book, making an archtop guitar center stream publishinghal leonard, 1994. Click download or read online button to get making an archtop guitar book now. The iconic name in the contemporary archtop guitar, bob bendetto has set the standard for the craft in over three decades of innovative custom luthiery. Unfollow benedetto guitars to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Making an archtop guitar the luthier of this guitar followed his book and the result is this guitar bob benedetto guitars, savannah ga usa. Making an archtop guitar paperback march 15 1998 by benedetto author 4. About custom archtop guitar luthiers fine archtops. The most influential jazz guitar builder of the late 20th century, bob benedetto almost singlehandedly jumpstarted the contemporary revival of fine handbuilt archtop guitars, and his client roster is an alist of the topmost echelon of jazz guitar talent. Robert benedetto born october 22, 1946 in the bronx, new york is an american luthier of archtop jazz guitars. It was almost magical as i slid the book off the shelf and looked at it there in my hands for the first time.
Making an archtop guitar by robert benedetto alibris. Georgia luthier supply, quality guitar plans, tools, and building materials. Hi dan, thank you for your interesting insights into bridge choice. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. His guitars appear on many recordings, videos, and tv and film soundtracks, and have been featured in books, magazines and. Guitar cases benedetto guitars archtop jazz guitar. Without dispute, the arch top acoustic guitars built by robert benedetto have been the standard for jazz guitars since 1968.
Premiere craftsmanship, single pickup, modern sound holes, and a flamed maple veneer top. In 2004, mel bay publications produced the acclaimed benedetto. Sep 14, 2015 this roundhole archtop takes its name from the concept of phior the golden ratio, 1. Find johnny smith benedetto guild artist award 1 of 18 in the musical instruments, guitar, electric, righthanded, gibson, es category on ebay. Download making an archtop guitar or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. Making an archtop guitar download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Nov 03, 2016 nov 3, 2016 benedetto 17 archtop guitar plans. Robert cox rated it it was amazing making an archtop guitar by robert benedetto 25, goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Page 3 telecaster guitar forum printable guitar template pdf. See more ideas about archtop guitar, guitar and jazz guitar. Making an archtop guitar is beautifully laid out, with supporting photographs and technical illustrations, plus. Others would soon follow including master luthiers jim triggs, bill comins, bill collings, mark campellone, gary zimnicki, cris mirabella, and the list keeps growing. Mostly using handtools and guided by the book making an archtop guitar by robert benedetto. For 2 years i got to learn from a master who had been building for 40 years i had been doing it for a mere 8 or 9 at the time.
That same year, cindy organized the benedetto players in concert series. Now in the fifth decade of his career, robert benedetto has ultimately rede fined the nature of that quintessential american instrument, the archtop guitar. It is a beautiful book, well written, and showcases benedetto s life and work. Here are some tips that folks attempting to use this book to build a first. By master luthier robert benedetto, renowned jazz guitar craftsman. As a bonus, the dvd set includes focusing on bridges and tailpieces, bobs 80minute examination of archtop guitar bridge and tailpiece design, and its effect on playability and sound. I recently read that in order to establish a good contact between the top of the guitar and the feet of the bridge, the feet should be carved hollow, so that only the edges or rims of the feet are touching the top. Making an archtop guitar the definitive work on the design and construction of an acoustic archtop guitar. Making an archtop guitar by robert benedetto making an archtop guitar by robert benedetto world. Acoustic archtop guitar bracing by bob benedetto divider archtop guitar bracing patterns most makers and players would agree that, in general, there are two preferred bracing patterns. Here are some tips that folks attempting to use this book to build a first instrument may find useful. Archtop guitar buyerss guide, from riverboat musictm as jazz developed in the early 20th century, evolving jazz orchestras wanted to move from banjo to guitar. I had seen and heard his amazing guitars beforethey were the stuff of legends for me, a college jazz guitar major who couldnt afford to buy an archtop and dreamt of building one of his own. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
See what industry greats have said about this book. Anniversary archtop guitar luthier robert benedetto cali. Robert benedetto is an american luthier of archtop jazz guitars. I know of no other work offering comprehensive step by step coverage of the making of an acoustic jazz guitar. In 1968, he made his first archtop guitar in new jersey and has handcrafted nearly 850 musical instruments. Solomon has tended to build the phidelity with the traditional maple back and sides, but this particular example is made from walnut. Over a prolific 47 year career, he has personally handcrafted nearly 1,000 instruments, including 500 archtops.
The finest quality ebony fingerrest designed for the refined playing styles of todays jazz guitarists. Acoustic archtop guitar bracing bob benedetto the art. We used the same methods outlined in this book and dvds. It was around this time i landed an apprenticeship with archtop guitar builder bob benedetto.
A lot of users get stymied when attempting to implement the arched plates. The archtop guitar is often credited to orville gibson, whose innovative designs led to the formation of the gibson mandolin guitar mfg. Some of the illustrations could have been a bit clearer, but on the most part is a good read. Making an archtop guitar by robert benedetto making an archtop guitar by robert benedetto pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad world. A stepbystep look at how an archtop guitar is crafted. Making an archtop guitar by robert benedetto goodreads. Soon grandmaster luthiers tom ribbecke, bob benedetto, john monteleone, steve grimes and steve andersen emerged and the golden age of lutherie had begun. The definitive work on the design and construction of an acoustic archtop guitar, this updated second edition features 288 pages of content, including 24 color pages and 4 tearouts. Robert simmersguitars archtop guitar plans archtop. Benedetto walks the reader through all aspects of construction through to marketing your finished work. The first step is to decide the placement of each brace for help choosing which bracing pattern to use, see this articleguide by bob benedetto archtop guitar bracing patterns. Robert benedetto is widely acknowledged as todays foremost maker of archtop guitars. Benedetto has been handcrafting exceptional archtop guitars since 1968.
Includes ebony and felt mounting blocks, screws and installation instructions. Benedetto guitars bambino deluxe hollowbody archtop electric. Johnny smith benedetto guild artist award 1 of 18 ebay item 220499566310 end time nov2209 1 ebay. Build your own guitar with these benedetto 17 archtop guitar plans from georgia luthier supply the most detailed guitar plans youll find anywhere. His guitars appear on many recordings, videos, and tv and film soundtracks, and have been featured in books, magazines and museums including the permanent collection of the.
Archtop guitar design and construction with robert benedetto. In nazareth i constructed an archtop guitar with a protege of bob benedetto s. Parallel bracing, which results in a louder, more punchy voiced guitar, and x bracing, which may best be described as being warmer and with more balance. There is quite a bit of guitarmaking information to be found on the internet, but i am not aware of anything on making this thinline, semiholowbody guitar.