Classical Guitar Design
This book describes the entire process of designing guitars, including the theory and guidelines for implementing it in practice. It discusses areas from acoustics and resonators to new tools and how they assist traditional construction techniques.The boo
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Classical Guitar Design
Classical Guitar Design
Giuseppe Cuzzucoli Mario Garrone •
Classical Guitar Design
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Giuseppe Cuzzucoli Pianezza, Turin, Italy
Mario Garrone Acqui Terme, Alessandria, Italy
Translated by Pietro Ivaldi
ISBN 978-3-030-32991-4 ISBN 978-3-030-32992-1 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32992-1
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Translation from the Italian language edition: La Progettazione della Chitarra Classica by Giuseppe Cuzzucolia and Mario Garrone, © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020. All Rights Reserved. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
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Preface
The miracle of creating an outstanding musical instrument cannot be explained by science. We kept that in mind while writing the first part of this book (Chaps. 1–6) where we illustrated the physical and acoustic workings of the classical guitar. The miracle of creating an outstanding musical instrument arises primarily from the experience, sensibility and creativity of the luthier. However, we believe that all of us (guitar-makers included) can go beyond personal experience, still taking advantage of it. If we do not reach out of what we learned, and we always did well, experience—though endowed with creativity and sensibility—will turn into a cage. On the contrary, if we grab the chance to explore new paths, then knowledge (if not science) will be the guide beyond our limits. This is the purpose in the second part of the book: trying to connect knowledge with experience, never disregarding the value of personal creativity and sensibility. The title may be surprising: Classical Guitar Design. We normally think of a
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