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(Book). 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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Book category Books in English The arts Music

• Full title: Luthier's Handbook
• Author: Roger H Siminoff
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96
• EAN: 9780634014680
• ISBN: 0634014684
• ID: 04111186
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
• Weight: 320 g
• Dimensions: 278 × 217 × 7 mm
• Date of publishing: 01. February 2002

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