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Technology of the Guitar 2012th Edition

by Richard Mark French (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
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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chapters on physics, structure, sound and design specifics, Technology of the Guitar also includes coverage of historical content, composition of strings and their effects on sound quality, and important designs.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.

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    1489987908
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1489987907
  3. Edition
    2012th
  4. Publisher
    Springer
  5. Publication date
    June 11, 2014
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6.1 x 0.8 x 9.25 inches
  8. Print length
    352 pages
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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chapters on physics, structure, sound and design specifics, Technology of the Guitar also includes coverage of historical content, composition of strings and their effects on sound quality, and important designs.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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer; 2012th edition (June 11, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1489987908
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1489987907
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.09 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 0.8 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Nor'easter
5.0 out of 5 stars There is so much great material in this book I have not seen elsewhere
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2015
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If you really want to understand guitars, this is THE book to read. There is so much great material in this book I have not seen elsewhere. Also, the author is gifted at explaining difficult concepts. I absolutely love this book- it's worth every penny!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2016
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very complete look to the guitar world
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5.0 out of 5 stars UNDERSTANDING WHY A GUITAR IS A GUITAR
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2016
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Recommended for anyone who plays a guitar or would like to play a guitar.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2014
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Great product, as described. :)
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Mr_Freebie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent text for teaching STEM
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2013
This textbook style book that is perfect for the technology classroom. It is Trig based in the calculations but includes a lot of background information about strings instruments / guitars. excellent photos of a variety of guitars. It links a variety of stem subjects of Math, Physics, and Engineering / Design.
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Giulia Cavicchi
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2015
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Excellent!!!!
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