MANUAL OF GUITAR TECHNOLOGY - THE HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY OF PLUCKED STRING INSTRUMENTS

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MANUAL OF GUITAR TECHNOLOGY - THE HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY OF PLUCKED STRING INSTRUMENTS by Franz Jahnel: New softcover reissue! A very comprehensive overview of acoustic guitar construction. Begins with a historical review of guitar development, moves into an extensive section on materials (including 700 wood types, finishes, and a technical and chemical glossary listing 356 materials), acoustic principles, and section on the construction of guitars, lutes, and citterns with working drawings of 18 instruments. Also includes a section on string manufacturing and materials used. A must for any instrument workshop. Softcover. Comb-bound. 229 pp.
#24-69 .. $70.00