This is a compendium of 40 years of mandolin building and research by Roger Siminoff. Concentrating on the carved top scroll mandolin (popularly refered to as the 'F' style mandolin), his 160-page book features rich step-by-step assembly instructions, a complete set of the most highly detailed full-size drawings ever made available, more than 250 construction photos and illustrations, 4 pages of full-color photos of the color-finishing and grain-contrast process, luthier's signature labels, a detailed guide on the art of tap-tuning, and much more.

Price: £27.95