Engineering the Guitar Theory and Practice /

• Main Author: French, Richard Mark (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2009.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Mechanics.; Acoustics.; Mechanics, Applied.; Vibration.; Dynamical systems.; Dynamics.; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics.; Engineering, general.; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control.; Signal, Image and Speech Processing.

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...

Table of Contents:

• History of the Guitar
• Acoustics and Musical Theory
• Structure of the Guitar
• Dynamic Behavior
• Analytical Models
• Manufacturing Processes
• Sound Quality
• Guitar Electronics
• Unique Characteristics.