Rear cover notes: "Covering the full range of acoustic, or hollow-body, guitars, as well as applications to the mandolin, ukulele, banjo, and lute, renowned craftsman Sloane has created a long-awaited book that makes expert repair techniques accessible to both amateur woodworkers and experienced builders. His comprehensive probelm-solving includes: closing cracks, patching fractures, adjusting poor action, eliminating buzzing, fixing loose braces, repairing bellying tops and neck warps, replacement of the bridge and pick guard, refretting and refinishing, and restoring antique instruments. Excellent photos and diagrams (125!) accompany succinct directions and a master's own tips to make this the essential guide for anyone who owns, plays, makes, or sells guitars, as well as for the woodworkers who wants to construct musical instruments.