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 describes the structural and acoustical attributes of air chambers; what to listen for when tap-tuning; selecting a good piece of wood; placement of the braces and tone bars and how to tune them; how to select the right strings; what to consider in bridge design concepts; and much more. Includes a free String Gauge Calculator for determining the right set of strings.
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While most books of this type discuss the process of making an instrument, this book addresses the questions, "How and why?" It is an excellent second or third book to add to your collection on making any kind of stringed instrument, especially guitars. There is detailed advice that helps the reader understand how to develop design, as well as construction, presented in a clear succinct manner.
For the woodworker who has the ability to turn pieces of timber into a great looking instrument, this book provides answers as to why things should be done a certain way, what to listen for when tap tuning a piece of wood, and most importantly, how to make an instrument that not only looks good, but sounds as it should.
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