ÊThe Ultimate Bluegrass Mandolin Construction ManualÊ is the most complete step-by-step treatise ever written on building an acoustical string instrument. Siminoff a renowned author and luthier applies over four decades of experience to guide beginners to pros through detailed chapters on wood selection cutting carving shaping assembly inlays fretting binding and assembly of an F-style mandolin. A special highlight is an in-depth chapter on the art of tap tuning. This fully-illustrated manual boasts more than 250 photos a full-color section on the staining and finishing processes numerous detailed illustrations and a bonus set of 20 full-size blueprints. Spiral bound.