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Luthier's Handbook A Guide to Building Great Tone in Acoustic Stringed Instruments
by Siminoff, Roger H.
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- Comments: Primarily serving as a reading copy, this edition prioritizes content accessibility over aesthetic perfection. A reading copy is intended for those who value the story and information within more than the physical condition of the book itself. This practical focus makes it an ideal choice for students, researchers, and casual readers who seek to engage deeply with the text without concern for collectible value. The absence of an access code or CD further emphasizes this edition's role as a straightforward r
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- ISBN-13: 9780634014680
- ISBN: 0634014684
- Publisher: Leonard Corporation, Hal
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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.Siminoff, Roger H. is the author of 'Luthier's Handbook A Guide to Building Great Tone in Acoustic Stringed Instruments' with ISBN 9780634014680 and ISBN 0634014684.
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