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Technical note on collecting spectrographic data, by Trevor Gore
Learn how to generate a precise frequency response chart using techniques like mechanical vibration or the popular impulse method with a small hammer. Uncover the secrets of using a software spectrum analyser to transform your home computer into a sophisticated measurement lab. Dive into details on setting key parameters such as sample size and sampling frequency, and find out why precise frequency resolution is crucial for guitar builders.
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.
Soundports vs. Soundholes: What the Research Really Shows by Rich Jaouen
Rich Jaouen has published detailed, data‑driven research on how soundholes and soundports affect a guitar’s resonant frequencies. This article is a summary of what his work shows.