Technology of the Guitar by Richard Mark French (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Technology of the Guitar by Richard Mark French 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chapters on physics, structure, sound and design specifics, Technology of the Guitar also includes coverage of historical content, composition of strings and their effects on sound quality, and important designs. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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chapters on physics, structure, sound and design specifics, Technology of the Guitar also includes coverage of historical content, composition of strings and their effects on sound quality, and important designs.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 significant and technologically innovative instruments.This is a complete reference useful for a broad range of readers including guitar manufacturer employees, working luthiers, and interested guitar enthusiasts who do not have a science or engineering background. Notes Written by Mark French, author of Engineering the Guitar: Theory and Practice, and features a foreword written by Bob Taylor, President of Taylor GuitarsProvides a practical, accessible approach to the technical aspects of instrument making without using advanced mathFeatures coverage of electronics such as active pickups, pre-amps and audio effects as well as alternative materials, including composites Back Cover 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chapters on physics, structure, sound and design specifics, Technology of the Guitar also includes coverage of historical content, composition of strings and their effects on sound quality, and important designs.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 significant and technologically innovative instruments. This is a complete reference useful for a broad range of readers including guitar manufacturer employees, working luthiers, and interested guitar enthusiasts who do not have a science or engineering background. Author Biography Background information and historical perspectives on guitar engineering are covered in Technology of the Guitar, which focuses on practical and immediately applicable subjects while also serving as an overview of the technical aspects of the guitar. Featuring chapters on physics,structure, sound and design specifics, Technology of the Guitar also includes coverage of historical content, composition of strings and their effects on sound quality, and important designs.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 Mar French discusses case studies of historically significant and technologically innovative instruments. This is a complete reference useful for a broad range of readers including guitar manufacturer employees, working luthiers, and interested guitar enthusiasts who do not have a science or engineering background. 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. Feature Written by Mark French, author of Engineering the Guitar: Theory and Practice , and features a foreword written by Bob Taylor, President of Taylor Guitars Provides a practical, accessible approach to the technical aspects of instrument making without using advanced math Features coverage of electronics such as active pickups, pre-amps and audio effects as well as alternative materials, including composites Details ISBN1461419204 Year 2012 ISBN-10 1461419204 ISBN-13 9781461419204 Media Book Format Hardcover Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition 2012th Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States DEWEY 620 Short Title TECHNOLOGY OF THE GUITAR 2012/ Edition Description 2012 Language English Pages 336 DOI 10.1007/978-1-4614-1921-1 AU Release Date 2012-05-14 NZ Release Date 2012-05-14 US Release Date 2012-05-14 UK Release Date 2012-05-14 Author Richard Mark French Publication Date 2012-05-14 Alternative 9781489987907 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations XVI, 336 p. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96294107;

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