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Thermal Modification of Spruce Tonewood
Thermal Modification of Spruce Tonewood
By David Olson MD, MS There are many techniques for thermal modification, many different names, and many different end uses. To clear up some of the understandable confusion, we have produced... Read more...

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Key Signal and Wood Anatomy Parameters Related to the Acoustic Quality of Wood for Xylophone – Type Percussion Instruments
Key Signal and Wood Anatomy Parameters Related to the Acoustic Quality of Wood for Xylophone – Type Percussion Instruments
Published 2006 by Loic Brancheriau et al This technical paper discusses the particular technology that we use to test the boards, known as BING (Beam Identification for Non-Destructive Grading) by... Read more...

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Guitar Analysis Using Measurements
Guitar Analysis Using Measurements
Published ((date)) by Sebastian Merchel, Dresden Institute of Technology This pair of highly technical papers are the result of careful objective measurements done withing the anechoic chamber at Dresden, one of... Read more...

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Perceptual Evaluation of Bracewood and Soundboard Wood Variations on the Preference of a Steel String Acoustic Guitar
Perceptual Evaluation of Bracewood and Soundboard Wood Variations on the Preference of a Steel String Acoustic Guitar
Published 2019 by Merchel, Altinsoy, and Olson, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America This is the first research project collaboration between Taylor Guitars, Pacific Rim Tonewoods, and the Dresden... Read more...

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Perceptual Evaluation of Audible Differences Between Guitars – Q Study
Perceptual Evaluation of Audible Differences Between Guitars – Q Study
Published 2020 by Sebastian Merchel, Dresden Technical University The aim of this project is to investigate the influence of varying internal damping of tonewood on the perceived acoustic quality of... Read more...

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Wood for Sound
Wood for Sound
Published 2006 by Ulrike Wegst, American Journal of Botany A classic introduction to the acoustics of tonewood, covering the basics as to why certain woods have been used over the centuries... Read more...