Why read Dangerous Curves?

Book cover of Dangerous Curves: The Art of the Guitar

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"The guitar and the dog, in order not to be separated from man, have submitted themselves with resignation to the worst alterations of size and appearance." Andres Segovia

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1 author picked Dangerous Curves as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

R.M. Mottola

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There is nothing that enhances the process of building guitars more than having a solid foundation in the history of the instrument.

Although there are a number of excellent guitar histories available, few offer as clear and accessible information as this book does. The book is the catalog of a traveling museum show about guitars that was curated by the author at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

It is lavishly illustrated, and contains just the right amount of text on the subject to keep the reader engaged. No builder of stringed musical instruments should be without this book.

From R.M.'s list on The best books about building stringed musical instruments.