Technology of the Guitar
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chapters on physics, structure, sound and design specifics, Technology of the Guitar also includes coverage of historical content, composition of strings and their effects on sound quality, and important designs.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
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Richard Mark French
Technology of the Guitar Foreword by Bob Taylor, President, Taylor Guitars
Richard Mark French Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 USA
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Foreword
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