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Technology of the Guitar

  • Written by Mark French, author of Engineering the Guitar: Theory and Practice, and features a foreword written by Bob Taylor, President of Taylor Guitars

  • Provides a practical, accessible approach to the technical aspects of instrument making without using advanced math

  • Features coverage of electronics such as active pickups, pre-amps and audio effects as well as alternative materials, including composites

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
  2. Overview

    • Richard Mark French
    Pages 1-51
  3. Basic Physics

    • Richard Mark French
    Pages 53-91
  4. Structure of the Guitar

    • Richard Mark French
    Pages 93-145
  5. Electronics

    • Richard Mark French
    Pages 147-208
  6. Sound Quality

    • Richard Mark French
    Pages 209-249
  7. Design Specifics for Acoustic Guitars

    • Richard Mark French
    Pages 251-277
  8. Design Specifics for Electric Guitars

    • Richard Mark French
    Pages 279-293
  9. Hardware

    • Richard Mark French
    Pages 295-316
  10. Iconic Guitars

    • Richard Mark French
    Pages 317-334

About this book

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chapters on physics, structure, sound and design specifics, Technology of the Guitar also includes coverage of  historical content, composition of strings and their effects on sound quality, and important designs.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.

 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Technolo, Purdue University, West Lafayette, USA

    Richard Mark French

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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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Hardcover Book USD 159.99
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