{"product_id":"851654","title":"Rittor Music [First edition limited edition! Comes with a three-sided case with a round hole] The Structure and Science of the Acoustic Guitar","description":"A sacred text by a living legend of guitar maker that explores the science of the acoustic guitar structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Irvin V. Somogyi is a living legend who reigns supreme among acoustic guitar makers.\u003cbr\u003e Based on his many years of research,\u003cbr\u003e A thorough look at the structure of the acoustic guitar.\u003cbr\u003e The function and structure of each part, physical considerations, wood properties, decorative ideas, etc.\u003cbr\u003e For those who make guitars, those who want to make guitars, and everyone who loves the instrument known as the guitar.\u003cbr\u003e This is the birth of a book that will become an eternal bible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Author: Ervin V. Somogyi Translated by: Oya Ken Specifications: A5 size \/ 408 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Author Profile: Ervin V. Somogyi\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ■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.\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e (Acoustic Guitar Magazine\/Ryo Yamamoto)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ISBN code: 9784845643950\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[CONTENTS]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PART 1: Basic understanding of the structure of a guitar\u003cbr\u003e 01 Introduction to Guitar\u003cbr\u003e 02 The Dawn of the Steel-String Guitar\u003cbr\u003e 03 Guitar Design Basics ①\u003cbr\u003e 04 Basics of Guitar Design ②\u003cbr\u003e 05 About the materials used for guitars\u003cbr\u003e 06 Why is the sound hole important?\u003cbr\u003e 07 What is Bracing?\u003cbr\u003e 08 X Bracing Design Concept and Function\u003cbr\u003e 09 Body\/back structure and acoustic role\u003cbr\u003e 10 Cutaway - For playing in a wider range\u003cbr\u003e 11 Bridge design and function\u003cbr\u003e 12 String tension and guitar structure\u003cbr\u003e 13 Neck Joint\u003cbr\u003e 14 Neck mechanism\u003cbr\u003e 15 Truss rod\u003cbr\u003e 16 Guitar Heads - Their Elegance and Effectiveness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PART 2 Top structure and bracing design principles\u003cbr\u003e 17 Various Bracing Systems ①\u003cbr\u003e 18 Various Bracing Systems ②\u003cbr\u003e 19 Bracing Design Principles ①\u003cbr\u003e 20 Bracing Design Principles②\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PART 3 The science of top thickness, doming, and curvature\u003cbr\u003e 21 Top doming①\u003cbr\u003e 22 Top doming②\u003cbr\u003e 23 Top doming③\u003cbr\u003e 24 Top Thickness①\u003cbr\u003e 25 Top Thickness②\u003cbr\u003e 26 Top Thickness③\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PART 4: Guitar as a Sound System\u003cbr\u003e 27 Sustain Mechanism ①\u003cbr\u003e 28 Sustain Mechanism②\u003cbr\u003e 29 Sustain Mechanism ③\u003cbr\u003e 30 Projection (long-distance) mechanism ①\u003cbr\u003e 31 Projection (long-distance) mechanism ②\u003cbr\u003e 32 Projection (long-distance) mechanism ③\u003cbr\u003e 33 Voicing ①\u003cbr\u003e 34 Voicing②\u003cbr\u003e 35 Voicing ③\u003cbr\u003e 36 Voicing ④\u003cbr\u003e 37 Voicing ⑤\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part 5 Basic theory of wood drying\u003cbr\u003e 38 Drying and storage of wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part 6 Adhesion\/painting and its processes\u003cbr\u003e 39 Traditional Shellac Finishing Technique\u003cbr\u003e 40 Guitar making and glue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part 7: Setup based on structural understanding\u003cbr\u003e 41 For accurate intonation\u003cbr\u003e 42 Setup\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Column\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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","brand":"Rittor Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43036663349361,"sku":"851654","price":37.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/First_edition_limited_edition__Comes_with_a_three-sided_case_with_a_round_hole__The_Structure_and_Science_of_the_Acoustic_Guitar_01.jpg?v=1772333438","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/zh-hant\/products\/851654","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}