The subject of building and repairing guitars is quite vast. There are many different aspects to building, restoring, and maintaining guitars. I believe every good repairman and luthier should start a library of reference books and materials to aid them in properly repairing instruments. It is important to have a large knowledge base of guitar repair techniques when you are presented with a repair that you have never done before. If you have a considerable library, you will always be able to go back and reference master luthiers like Benedetto about building and repairs.
Over the years, I have read many guitar building and repair instructional books. Each book seems to have its strengths and weaknesses. I have compiled a list of books and reference materials that you will find helpful in performing your guitar repairs. I categorized my guitar library below. Please follow the links to my recommended books.
Guitar Repair Bench E-Books
Contents
Guitar Building Books
- Guitar Building and Repair Books and Resources
- Building Electric Guitar Books
- Building Acoustic Guitar Books
- Building Archtop Guitar Books
- Building Classical Guitar Books
- Building Guitar Amp Books
Guitar Repair Books
- Electric Guitar Repair Books
- Acoustic Guitar Repair Books
- Electric Guitar Pickup and Electronic Repair Books
- Guitar Inlays Books
- Guitar Finish Books
- Maintaining Your Guitar Books
- Electric Guitar Effects and Pedals