__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 in-depth 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. 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 In-depth 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.--publisher's Website. History Of The Guitar -- Acoustics And Musical Theory -- Structure Of The Guitar -- Dynamics Behavior -- Analytical Methods -- Manufacturing Processes -- Sound Quality -- Guitar Electronics -- Unique Characteristics. Richard Mark French. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [257]-261) And Index. A uniquely engaging description of the mechanics of the guitar, for engineers and craftsmen alike. Clearly written in a conceptual language, it provides readers with an understanding of the dynamic behavior of the instrument, including structural and component dynamics, and various analytical models, such as discrete, finite element, and boundary element models. The text also covers manufacturing processes, including both handmade and mass produced instruments. Front Matter....Pages 1-10 History of the Guitar....Pages 1-8 Acoustics and Musical Theory....Pages 1-34 Structure of the Guitar....Pages 1-52 Dynamic Behavior....Pages 1-35 Analytical Models....Pages 1-28 Manufacturing Processes....Pages 1-21 Sound Quality....Pages 1-27 Guitar Electronics....Pages 1-24 Unique Characteristics....Pages 1-24 Back Matter....Pages 1-9
