Engineering the Guitar

Theory and Practice

Author: Richard Mark French

Publisher: Springer US

Part of: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik"

About this book

Engineering the Guitar: Theory and Practice uniquely describes the mechanics of the guitar for engineers and craftsmen alike. Complete with informative illustrations, this popular musical volume describes the underlying mechanical concepts behind the guitar, supported by theory and test. A detailed description of guitar electronics paired with an analysis of sound quality appeals to scientific audiences as well as musicians technically apt. Readers will gain an understanding of the technical behavior of the instrument with respect to structural and component dynamics, in addition to the informative treatment of analytical models. Hand made and mass produced techniques are also examined in a chapter devoted to manufacturing processes.

Audiences interested in mechanics, acoustics, and instrument making will find Engineering the Guitar: Theory and Practice an informative and enjoyable read.

Backmatter

Title: Engineering the Guitar
Author: Richard Mark French
Publisher: Springer US
Electronic ISBN: 978-0-387-74369-1
Print ISBN: 978-0-387-74368-4
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-74369-1

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Engineering the Guitar

Theory and Practice

About this book

Table of Contents

Frontmatter

1. History of the Guitar

2. Acoustics and Musical Theory

3. Structure of the Guitar

4. Dynamic Behavior

5. Analytical Models

6. Manufacturing Processes

7. Sound Quality

8. Guitar Electronics

9. Unique Characteristics

Backmatter

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