Questions: Book on Acoustics

by Tim White

Originally published in American Lutherie #73, 2003

Lee Parks from cyberspace asks:

I just need to know a good book that teaches fundamentals of acoustics for guitar construction.

Tim White of New Boston, NH responds:

The GAL has published many articles over the years but the only “book” I know of is the one I put together — Journal of Guitar Acoustics, from seven issues of the Journal of Guitar Acoustics, originally published between 1979 and 1982, which includes the complete collection with addenda, 700+ pages. The Evan Davis thesis bibliography alone makes it worthwhile as an entry portal to the strange world of guitar acoustics. The republished single volume has an updated bibliography and additional material. It can be ordered from me at:

146 Lull Rd., New Boston, NH 03070; 603-487-2696; tpwhiteco@aol.com; www.chrysalisguitars.com/JGA_Page.html. ◆