{"product_id":"the-mechanics-and-construction-of-the-acoustic-guitar-hardcover","title":"The Mechanics and Construction of the Acoustic Guitar - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEddie H. Green\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRoger Bucknall\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eVivienne Ainslie\u003c\/b\u003e (Prepared by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEddie Green presents an in-depth analysis of the mechanics and construction of the acoustic guitar by bringing together his knowledge gained as a structures engineer within the aerospace industry and his skills of making and repairing instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe term 'mechanics' means explaining how the string tension and vibration forces are carried through the structure, including a rudimentary strength analysis, and for 'construction' it means understanding the design and roles of the individual components, where an 'acoustic path' concept is used. Playability aspects, including what can go wrong, are also covered and under the topic of 'string intonation', believed to be for the first time, a mathematical solution for the saddle position is developed. 'Machine head' calculations also show why some strings are much harder to tune than others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhilst there are many books on guitar construction, few, if any, discuss the topic in this way or in such detail. With over 250 hand-drawn diagrams, numerous formulae and tables, and several practical experiments, Eddie's book brings a unique and completely new dimension to the understanding of the acoustic guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe metric system is used throughout the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a new, \u003cem\u003eground-breaking\u003c\/em\u003e piece of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 10.75 x 8.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 10, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51796887339296,"sku":"9781912677054","price":60.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/26bb8ce562de7da77785e7bc722859e8.webp?v=1780769244","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-mechanics-and-construction-of-the-acoustic-guitar-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}