Technology of the Guitar

• Main Author: French, Richard Mark (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Mechanics.; Acoustics.; Mechanics, Applied.; Vibration.; Dynamical systems.; Dynamics.; Theoretical and Applied Mechanics.; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control.; Signal, Image and Speech Processing.

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chapters on physics, structure, sound and design specifics, Technology of the Guitar also includes coverage of  historical content, composition of strings and their effects on sound quality, and important designs.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

Table of Contents:

• 1. 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.