by Roger Siminoff A guide to understanding the science and acoustics of stringed instrument structure, to help you make an instrument sound its best.
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This manual shows you how to select the right wood, where to put braces and tone bars, how to select the right string gauges, what to listen for when tap-tuning, and how to tune the air chamber and the resonant frequencies of the wooden components for harmonious sound. Bridges, bridge plates, tailpieces and lacquer finishes are tested and evaluated for acoustic response. The principles in this book can be applied to all types of guitars, mandolins and banjos.
92 pages, softcover, with free string gauge calculator wheel included.
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