{"product_id":"the-luthiers-handbook-a-guide-to-building-great-tone-in-acoustic-stringed-instruments-0634014684","title":"The Luthier's Handbook: A Guide to Building Great Tone in Acoustic Stringed Instruments","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0634014684\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Siminoff, Roger H.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential item for the instrument builder, The Luthier's Handbook explores the secrets and science behind making good-sounding acoustic stringed instruments. Renowned author Roger H. Siminoff brings to the table more than four decades of luthiery experience and shares the time-tested philosophies, tips and technology of the craft. As the ideal complement to other books on building instruments, this text describes the structural and acoustical attributes of air chambers; what to listen for when tap-tuning; selecting a good piece of wood; placement of the braces and tone bars and how to tune them; how to select the right strings; what to consider in bridge design concepts; and much more. Includes a free String Gauge Calculator for determining the right set of strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePages: 96\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52273117561120,"sku":"NEW0634014684","price":292.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/91btitMpgRS.jpg?v=1788074870","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/the-luthiers-handbook-a-guide-to-building-great-tone-in-acoustic-stringed-instruments-0634014684","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}