Handmade Music Factory: The Ultimate Guide to Making Foot-Stompin’ Good Instruments (Fox Chapel Publishing)

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Hand-making musical instruments is part of a growing trend that even celebrities such as Jonny Depp and guitar legend Jack White are taking part in. It doesn’t require a lot of money or an expertise in woodworking and electronics, all it takes is a little creativity.

In Handmade Music Factory, handyman Mike Orr guides you through the construction of eight of the most unique and imaginative instruments found anywhere—from a one-string guitar made from a soup can, to a hubcap banjo, and a stand-up lap steel guitar made from a vintage ironing board.

There are also directions for an amp that can be assembled using inexpensive parts from the local electronics store. There’s no shortage of inspiration to draw upon in creating an arsenal of instruments that look good, sound great, and deliver some foot stompin’ fun!

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Fox Chapel Publishing makes illustrated non-fiction books, magazines, patterns, and videos for craft, hobby, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts.

We inspire and inform readers who enjoy woodworking, needlework, pyrography, home and garden, cooking, crafting, and more!

What makes our books unique?

Fox Chapel Publishing books are distinguished by gorgeous color photography, detailed step-by-step instructions, and superb production values.

Our authors include Brian Baumgartner, Lora Irish, Bob Flexner, and many others who are celebrated in their fields!

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fox Chapel Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2011
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1565235592
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1565235595
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.53 x 0.58 x 10.88 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,222,427 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #684 in Music Encyclopedias #993 in Music Reference (Books) #1,188 in Woodworking Projects (Books)
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