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Liutaio Mottola
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2021 11:26 pm
by Dave Bagwill
I've been reading through his new book. I really enjoy reading it, and even though there is not a lot of 'new' material in it - he does have some procedures that are better than mine and I will adopt them.
It's very thorough and should be a help to anyone with woodworking experience that wants to build a guitar from 'scratch'. He has a likeable style, has included hundreds of photographs, and a good index.
Re: Liutaio Mottola
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2021 11:03 am
by John Parchem
Sounds like a good book. I will have to check it out.
Re: Liutaio Mottola
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2021 12:15 pm
by Herman
Just started the book, so no definite conclusion, but so far it is very thorough. And it aims at the starting guitar builders with some woodworkers skills. And complex things, as for example making a dovetail joint, he skips knowingly.
Up till now I cannot find flaws or strange solutions in it.
I think it can turn out to be a very good book for the novice and the advanced bunglers.
Herman
Re: Liutaio Mottola
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:55 pm
by Dave Bagwill
Hahahaha - advanced bunglers!! - that's me for sure.
Good one, H!
Re: Liutaio Mottola
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 9:47 am
by rmmottola
Thanks to all of you for purchasing my book and for providing your commentary on it here! Dave Bagwill is a frequent email correspondent who has commented on the book privately, but it is great to see those comments in a more public space. I was unaware of the existence of Acoustic Guitar Construction until just a few days ago when I received email from member Will Reyer. It looks like a great place for serious luthiers to hang out and provide mutual support.
Re: Liutaio Mottola
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:08 pm
by John Parchem
rmmottola wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 9:47 am
Thanks to all of you for purchasing my book and for providing your commentary on it here! Dave Bagwill is a frequent email correspondent who has commented on the book privately, but it is great to see those comments in a more public space. I was unaware of the existence of Acoustic Guitar Construction until just a few days ago when I received email from member Will Reyer. It looks like a great place for serious luthiers to hang out and provide mutual support.
R.M. Mottola thanks for checking out the forum. I have been going through your book as well and often refer to your website. I have been enjoying the book aa I pick up changes that I can make to my process as I read through different procedures.
Re: Liutaio Mottola
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:59 pm
by bftobin
Mr. Mottola is indeed a great guy. There is a huge amount of info on his website that everyone should read.
Brent