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The classical guitar soundboards and their bracing, by Daniel Friederich
Daniel Friederich explores the evolution of classical guitar soundboards and bracing systems, from historical innovations to modern techniques. He examines the acoustic impacts of symmetrical and asymmetrical designs, the properties of different woods, and the ongoing quest for the ideal balance between structure and tone. This insightful text offers valuable perspectives for luthiers and guitar enthusiasts interested in the nuanced craft of guitar making, highlighting the delicate decisions that define a guitar's unique voice and character.
Acoustics for Spruce Tonewood with Dr. David Olson
Dr David Olson talks to luthiers about sound - how you hear it, how you measure its quality, and how you can, with science, use sonically graded wood from PRT to build better guitars.
In Conversation: The Science Behind Building Better Guitars
From the studio of Fretboard Journal in Seattle, Washington, Jason Verlinde chats with Pacific Rim Tonewoods about the latest science in building better guitars. Join PRT Founder Steve McMinn, Science Advisor David Olsen, luthier Trevor Gore in Australia, and musician Miroslav Tadic in LA, as they discuss—and demonstrate—the advantages of sonically graded tonewood for luthiers and musicians.
Plate Thickness Calculator
Rick Malloy of Celestial Instruments has put together an online calculator for determining soundboard and back thicknesses. It is based on Trevor Gore's formulas from his Guitar Design book. https://goreguitars.com.au/the-book