Engineering the Guitar: Theory and Practice

by Richard Mark French

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.

278 pages, Hardcover

First published October 23, 2008

Reviews

[Marcus Grymme]

Very technical, not for the math-illiterate. So far, an excellent look at the physical forces acting on a guitar (or any stringed instrument), and how that affects its construction.