Technology of the Guitar by Richard Mark French (2012, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSpringer
ISBN-101461419204
ISBN-139781461419204
eBay Product ID (ePID)110962046

Product Key Features

Number of PagesXvi, 336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameTechnology of the Guitar
Publication Year2012
SubjectMusical Instruments / Guitar, Mechanics / Dynamics, Mechanical, Acoustics & Sound, Musical Instruments / General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMusic, Technology & Engineering, Science
AuthorRichard Mark French
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight24.4 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal787.871923
Table Of Content1. Guitar Overview.- 2. Basic Physics.- 3. The Structure of the Guitar.- 4. Electronics.- 5. Sound Quality.- 6. Design Specifics for Acoustic Guitars.- 7. Design Specifics for Electric Guitars.- 8. Hardware.- 9. Iconic Guitars.
SynopsisEschewing advanced mathematics, this volume provides a practical and accessible approach to the technical aspects of guitar-making, including complete coverage of alternative materials such as composites as well as background and historical information., Featuring chapters on physics, structure, sound and design specifics, Technology of the Guitar also includes coverage of historical content, composition of strings and their effects on sound quality, and important designs. Additionally, author Mark French discusses case studies of historically significant and technologically innovative instruments. This is a complete reference useful for a broad range of readers including guitar manufacturer employees, working luthiers, and interested guitar enthusiasts who do not have a science or engineering background.
LC Classification NumberTA349-359

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