The guitar can be seen as one of the most iconic and versatile musical instruments,
appreciated across various genres and cultures worldwide. Its complex design has …

A model has been proposed for classical guitars to translate parameters of construction to
estimates for the frequency and relative power of vibrational modes, which relate to issues of …

The classical guitar is a popular string instrument in which the sound results from a coupled
mechanical process. The oscillation of the plucked strings is transferred through the bridge …

Which geometrical or material features determine the quality of an instrument is probably the
most debated matter among guitar makers, but also one that is seldom approached with a …

String gauge is known for affecting a guitar's tone, playability and volume. It is often a subject
of debate between younger players and becomes a staple and signature of older ones. The …

This contribution reports data on some 65 valuable and historically important flamenco
guitars and classical Spanish guitars from public and private collections. The data set …

Recent studies showed that mechanical coupling between structure and strings can alter the
sound of the solid body electric guitar. Modal frequencies and damping ratios of the structure …

The study makes an attempt to model a complete vibrating guitar including its non-linear
features, specifically the tension-compression of truss rod and tension of strings. The …

The low-frequency range strongly determines sound quality in classical Spanish guitars. In
the range above the fundamental air mode A0 at roughly 100 Hz, and below 400 Hz, most …

This contribution deals with the discussion and definition of optimization parameters of the
lowest natural frequencies of an acoustic guitar from the geometric characteristics of the top …