Posted on January 7, 2010March 11, 2024 by Dale Phillips Review: Guitar Repair “A Manual of Repair for Guitars and Fretted Instruments” by Irving Sloane Review: Guitar Repair “A Manual of Repair for Guitars and Fretted Instruments” by Irving Sloane Reviewed by Leo L. Bidne Originally published in Guild of American Luthiers Newsletter Volume 2 #2, 1974 Guitar Repair “A Manual of Repair for Guitars and Fretted Instruments” Irving Sloane 1973; 95pp. $8.95 postpaid from; E.P. Dutton 201 Park Avenue New York, NY 10003 This book should have been written years ago. It would have saved us all the trouble of figuring out these techniques ourselves, and given us more time to develop our Art. Compiled with the C.F. Martin Organization, Mr. Sloane’s book deals in all facets of repairing acoustic guitars, including what to do with: Become A Member to Continue Reading This Article This article is part of our premium web content offered to Guild members. To view this and other web articles, join the Guild of American Luthiers. Members also receive 4 annual issues of American Lutherie and get discounts on products. For details, visit the membership page. If you are already a member, login for access or contact us to setup your account.