Benedetto archtops are among the finest archtop guitars ever built. If this instrument does not appear on the instruments page it has been sold, and is no longer available. After the epoxy is fully cured, file flush with the threads and slide the endpin jack into the tailblock. The only plans currently available for a modern 17 cutaway archtop acoustic guitar, this set of two giant 36 x 48 plans includes complete makers specifications, down to the smallest detail. Georgia luthier supply benedetto 17 archtop guitar plans. Sep 30, 2018 making an archtop guitar by robert benedetto pdf download september 30, 2018 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. I have a copy of the book by bob benedetto as well. Ive had one of his guitars for 10 years and it is a wonderful instrument. See all of our stewmac icon guitar kits to begin your build today. 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. It is a beautiful book, well written, and showcases benedettos life and work wonderfully. You might attribute that to my talent level, but again, in my opinion this is a book on the building process of robert benedetto, not a how to book. Benedetto s7 jazz archtop 7string alnico 5 humbucker guitar pickup, black.
Since i was a little boy, i was interested in only two things. This plate is for a guitar based on the benedetto plans sold by stewart mcdonald. Robert benedetto is an american luthier of archtop jazz guitars. Find an eastman ar810, or better yet an ar910 in a store. It features a laminated maple top and back, a maple neck shaped. Description cad gibson l5 and l5 ces style archtop guitar plan. Simply click the checkbox below and the files will be included immediately with your download. Here are some tips that folks attempting to use this book to build a first instrument may find useful. Cnc carving an archtop guitar top for benedetto plans. Archtop 4string bass guitars have been manufactured since the use of electric pickups became popular. To be notified of examples of this model or similar instruments.
Since i was a little boy, i was interested in only two. Sanding is only part of my process for fitting the braces or tone bars to an archtop guitar top, so be sure to read the detailed steps in the tutorial below for. Georgia luthier supply, quality guitar plans, tools, and building materials. Fitting the braces or tone bars for an archtop guitar is a critical skill to master for any luthier.
Some of the illustrations could have been a bit clearer, but on the most part is a good read. Pdf the manufacture of stringed instruments has strong elements of traditional practice. Benedetto guitars bambino deluxe hollowbody archtop electric. We are now offering the benedetto 17 archtop acoustic guitar in dwg and dxf file formats. Guitar gom width at lower bout 1578 1414 side depth 2. Jun 23, 2015 2 loudest archtop guitar ever made after benedettos book making an archtop guitar. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link. Benedetto guitars bambino deluxe hollowbody archtop. 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. My favorite archtop is a mid1930s kay deluxe the moniker they used for a short time between kay kraft and kay k2 which has a round soundhole and is relatively small having a 15 lower bout. Robert benedetto born october 22, 1946 in the bronx, new york is an american luthier of archtop jazz guitars. Benedetto talks archtops in nashville, premier guitar, september 2. 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.
Without dispute, the arch top acoustic guitars built by robert benedetto have been the standard for jazz guitars since 1968. Making an archtop guitar download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Making an archtop guitar download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. An, if not the, acknowledged master archtop luthier guides you step by step in making an archtop. Archtop guitar building class american archtop guitars. I would assume that 10 years later his instruments are better than the ones he was building then. Includes a list of suppliers to acquire all the tools and materials listed. My roots are in jazz guitarits the only guitar i ever wanted to make. However, bob benedetto, a maker of the finest quality archtop guitars, maintains that. In 1968, he made his first archtop guitar in new jersey and has handcrafted nearly 850 musical instruments. These plans are supplied rolled, and are ideal for. A lot of users get stymied when attempting to implement the arched plates. Benedetto walks the reader through all aspects of construction through to marketing your finished work.
His guitars appear on many recordings, videos, and tv and film soundtracks, and have been featured in books, magazines and museums including the. Cad gibson l5 style archtop guitar plan cad guitar plans. The exclusive luthiersedge video shows an overview focusing on the finer points of my sanding technique used in fitting the braces. In nazareth i constructed an archtop guitar with a protege of bob benedetto s. This extraordinary model is a prayer answered for the musician with a lot of time on the road. This is a wellproduced, step by step guide that will have you building a great archtop guitar. The archtop is an x braced traditional instrument, descendent from the daquisto school of instruments very light and acoustic. See more ideas about archtop guitar, guitar and jazz guitar. Pdf sustainability and life cycle management in guitar production. Benedetto archtop plans the top guitars bodies, necks and. Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently available is shown on our instruments page here. Pdf document download erlewine neck jig instructions.
As its name implies, the bambino is a baby in sizebut with a big voice. May 01, 1994 it is a beautiful book, well written, and showcases benedetto s life and work wonderfully. Evolution jazz archtop covers all these styles with its flexible and highlycustomizable approach. Premiere craftsmanship, single pickup, modern sound holes, and a flamed maple veneer top. Acoustic archtop guitar bracing bob benedetto the art. Save benedetto guitars to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Sep 11, 2018 tips on using robert benedetto s book. Nov 03, 2016 nov 3, 2016 benedetto 17 archtop guitar plans. May 19, 2016 my benedetto archtop guitar project, routing the binding channels using a guitar binding jigmachine we built in our machine shop. This is the final stage of cnc carving and archtop guitar top plate for a customer. Unfollow benedetto guitars to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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 benedetto archtop book was a valuable investment, showing some details not found through the other internet sources. Benedetto archtop plans the top guitars bodies, necks. 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. The archtop guitar is often credited to orville gibson, whose innovative designs led to the formation of the gibson mandolinguitar mfg. Evolution jazz archtop brings you the iconic tone of a hollowbody jazz guitar, a staple in traditional and contemporary jazz ensembles. Among the features of this instrument were a violinstyle arched top. Archtop build journal musical instrument makers forum. To negotiate shipping rates to other locations, please send us a message. These fullscale makers plans are works of art in themselves, a reflection of the quality of the benedetto jazz guitar 25 scale. Download these instructions for a clear, stepbystep guide to the most accurate. Well heck they did and the ar810 and 910 are very heavily influenced by the benedetto manhattan.
Illustration a shows the benedetto tailpiece fastener looped around the brass button of the endpin jack. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This is a 7day workshop for the completion of an archtop guitar from start to finish. Photos and descriptions of previously sold instruments may be found here. From robert benedettos archtop guitar serial number logbook. Making an archtop guitar by robert benedetto alibris. Pdf plan for firebird studio electric guitar gibson style. The benedetto story download pdf my roots are in jazz guitarits the only guitar i ever wanted to make. This binding machine is superrigid, constructed with stainless. Archtop guitars download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Taxes are charged in the following regions either by the seller, per their tax policy, or by reverb as a marketplace facilitator. Anniversary archtop guitar luthier robert benedetto cali. Warwick makes a range of archtop 4, 5, and 6string bass guitars.
The most famous example is the hofner violin bass used by paul mccartney. Georgia luthier supply, quality guitar plans, tools, and building materials stay safe and healthy. We used the same methods outlined in this book and dvds. Eastman approached benedetto when they were a viola, cello and violin company looking to start making arch tops benedetto told them, go buy my book. 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. For more information about this option, click here. Benedetto archtop guitar project, routing binding channels. I love both the feel and the sound which straddles the line between an archtop and flattop. Benedetto archtop tailpiece installation instructions. Benedetto used, 2009 bambino mandolin brothers, ltd.
It features a hand carved and graduated top and back, slightly thicker than many typical archtop guitars, with a very resonant and acoustic tone. Electronic version build your own guitar with these benedetto 17 archtop guitar plans from georgia luthier supply the most detailed guitar plans youll find anywhere. Do not use the nut and washer provided with the endpin jack. 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. There are some subjective things like tap tuning that cannot be taught in a book, but then benedetto has a companion dvd that covers that.
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