Insights & Blog

Insights

Advancing Wood Processing Through Automation and 3D Printing

Articles
In Concert: Lummi Island WA with Miroslav Tadic & Yvette Holzwarth

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In Concert: Anacortes WA with Miroslav Tadic & Yvette Holzwarth

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Harnessing the Sun

Articles
Milling More Wood With Less

Articles
Science of Expression: Sonically Graded Wood

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Acoustics for Spruce Tonewood: Dr David Olson

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In Conversation: The Science Behind Building Better Guitars

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Sonic Impressions: Low and High Q

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Sonic Impressions: Low, Mid and High Q

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Tree to Tonewood: Our Mill

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The First Log

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Utopia: Figured Maple Project

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Siglo Tonewoods: Reforesting Hawaíi’s Koa

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A Tree Point of View: Fretboard Journal

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Lutz Spruce and “Hybrid Vigor”

Articles
Seeding Koa's Future

Articles
Thermal Modification of Spruce Tonewood

Research Papers
Key Signal and Wood Anatomy Parameters Related to the Acoustic Quality of Wood for Xylophone...

Research Papers
Guitar Analysis Using Measurements

Research Papers
Perceptual Evaluation of Bracewood and Soundboard Wood Variations on the Preference of a Steel String...

Research Papers
Perceptual Evaluation of Audible Differences Between Guitars – Q Study

Research Papers
Wood for Sound

Research Papers
The Guitar – Tracing the Grain Back to the Tree

Books
Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build–2nd Edition

Books

Blog

Nothing Wasted: How PRT Gets the Most from Every Log

Sustainability & Innovation
The Long Game: Growing the Next Generation of Figured Maple

Behind the Scenes at PRT
Understanding Tonewoods, Part 4: The Science and Sustainability of Acoustic Guitars

Craftsmanship & Education
Understanding Tonewoods, Part 3: Fingerboards & Playability

Craftsmanship & Education
About Radiation Ratio (RR)

Craftsmanship & Education
Understanding Tonewoods, Part 2: Hardwoods for Acoustic Guitar Backs & Sides

Craftsmanship & Education
Understanding Tonewoods, Part 1: Softwoods for Acoustic Guitar Soundboards

Craftsmanship & Education
What Is Sonically Graded Wood (And Why It Matters for Your Next Build)

Craftsmanship & Education
How We Build Global Relationships with Local Impact

Behind the Scenes at PRT
From Tree to Tonewood: A Look Inside PRT’s Milling Process

Behind the Scenes at PRT
How to Choose the Right Binding Wood for Your Custom Guitar

Craftsmanship & Education
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