A hands-on guide to classical guitar repair. With photographs, diagrams, and sketches made by the author, John LeVan and some provided by manufacturers. It even includes a forward written by Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars.

Learn how to:
• Clean & condition your guitar.
• The restringing techniques of the professionals.
• Adjust the neck.
• Adjust the bridge saddle.
• Adjust the string nut.
• Adjust the intonation.
• Carve string nuts and bridge saddles.
• Miscellaneous upgrades and repairs.

This book is perfect to teach a beginner or a reference for the guitar repair professional.

Foreword
Dedication
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Tools and Materials
Guitar Repair and Maintenance Kit
Your Set Should Include
Tuners
Materials
Sources

Chapter 2: General Maintenance
Hygiene
Cleaning
Conditioning
Restringing
Transporting and Storage
Humidity and Temperature

Chapter 3: Adjusting the Neck
List of Components
Measurements
The Trussrod
Troubleshooting

Chapter 4: Adjusting the Action at the Bridge
Components
Measurements

Chapter 5: Adjusting the Action at the Nut
List of Components
Tools Needed
Angles, Width and Spacing
Proper Adjustments
Replacement vs. Repair
Filling the Nut Slot

Chapter 6: Setting the Intonation
Definition
Tools Needed
Adjusting the Intonation

Chapter 7: Top 10 signs of a Problematic Guitar
Top 10 Signs of a Problematic Guitar

Chapter 8: Other Upgrades and Repairs
Installing a Strap Button
Tuning Keys
Bone String Nut
Compensated Bone Saddle

Chapter 9: Other Training Resources
Apprenticeships
Factory Training
Workshops
Glossary