The Luthier's Handbook: Reference Books: Reference
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Format : Textbook A guide to building great tone in acoustic stringed instruments. An essential item for the instrument builder The Luthier's Handbook explores the secrets and science behind making good-sounding acoustic stringed instruments. Renowned author Roger H. Siminoff brings to the table more than four decades of luthiery experience and shares the time-tested philosophies tips and technology of the craft. As the ideal complement to other books on building instruments this text describesthe structural and acoustical attributes of air chamberswhat to listen for when tap-tuningselecting a good piece of woodplacement of the braces and tone bars and how totune themhow to select the right stringswhat to consider in bridge design conceptsand much more! Includes a free string gauge calculator for determining the right set of strings.
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