Rittor Music [First edition limited edition! Comes with a three-sided case with a round hole] The Structure and Science of the Acoustic Guitar

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A sacred text by a living legend of guitar maker that explores the science of the acoustic guitar structure. Irvin V. Somogyi is a living legend who reigns supreme among acoustic g uitar makers. Based on his many years of research, A thorough look at the structure of the acoustic guitar. The function and structure of each part, physical considerations, wood properties, decorative ideas, etc. For those who make guitars, those who want to make guitars, and everyone who loves the instrument known as the guitar. This is the birth of a book that will become an eternal bible. Author: Ervin V. Somogyi Translated by: Oya Ken Specifications: A5 size / 408 pages Author Profile: Ervin V. Somogyi Born in Hungary in 1944, he opened a guitar workshop in Berkeley, California in 1972. He initially built classical and flamenco guitars, but began building acoustic guitars in the mid-1970s. He is known for his meticulous guitar construction based on scientific analysis of the acoustic guitar's structure and sound mechanism, and believes in selecting wood that takes advantage of its characteristics and artistic artwork. He also regularly takes on apprentices to train young luthiers, and has written research books on acoustic guitar mechanisms, leaving a significant impact on the acoustic guitar world. He is one of the world's greatest guitar makers. ■A word from the editor: Ervin V. Somogyi's first book in Japanese is now available. It is a compilation of his serial "The Mechanism of the Acoustic Guitar," which ran from the first issue of Acoustic Guitar Magazine (1999) until 2020. However, this book is not a typical guitar-building guide. It is a rare book that thoroughly analyzes the acoustic guitar as a structure. Highly recommended for serious guitar builders as well as serious enthusiasts. You will understand the acoustic guitar from the ground up. The binding is designed with elegance in mind, with the theme "Like the sound of the guitar that Somogyi makes." The three-sided case with a round window is adorned with a beautiful rosette (muzzle) made by the author. This is a limited edition first edition, so be sure to pick it up. (Acoustic Guitar Magazine/Ryo Yamamoto) ISBN code: 9784845643950[CONTENTS] PART 1: Basic understanding of the structure of a guitar 01 Introduction to Guitar 02 The Dawn of the Steel-String Guitar 03 Guitar Design Basics ① 04 Basics of Guitar Design ② 05 About the materials used for guitars 06 Why is the sound hole important? 07 What is Bracing? 08 X Bracing Design Concept and Function 09 Body/back structure and acoustic role 10 Cutaway - For playing in a wider range 11 Bridge design and function 12 String tension and guitar structure 13 Neck Joint 14 Neck mechanism 15 Truss rod 16 Guitar Heads - Their Elegance and Effectiveness PART 2 Top structure and bracing design principles 17 Various Bracing Systems ① 18 Various Bracing Systems ② 19 Bracing Design Principles ① 20 Bracing Design Principles② PART 3 The science of top thickness, doming, and curvature 21 Top doming① 22 Top doming② 23 Top doming③ 24 Top Thickness① 25 Top Thickness② 26 Top Thickness③ PART 4: Guitar as a Sound System 27 Sustain Mechanism ① 28 Sustain Mechanism② 29 Sustain Mechanism ③ 30 Projection (long-distance) mechanism ① 31 Projection (long-distance) mechanism ② 32 Projection (long-distance) mechanism ③ 33 Voicing ① 34 Voicing② 35 Voicing ③ 36 Voicing ④ 37 Voicing ⑤ Part 5 Basic theory of wood drying 38 Drying and storage of wood Part 6 Adhesion/painting and its processes 39 Traditional Shellac Finishing Technique 40 Guitar making and glue Part 7: Setup based on structural understanding 41 For accurate intonation 42 Setup Column What drives me to make guitars? Handmade vs. factory-made guitars The importance of discussion and advice between makers Mysterious stories about top materials Incredible mistakes Listening to the sound of a guitar Six reasons not to become a guitar maker Show more