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The mechanics of guitars

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  • Testing of Acoustic Stringed Musical Instruments: Part 3
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  1. Braking Systems Division, Robert Bosch Corporation, Farmington Hills, MI, USA

    M. French (SEM Executive Board Member, Senior Engineer)

  2. Taylor Guitars, El Cajon, CA, USA

    D. Hosler

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French, M., Hosler, D. The mechanics of guitars. Exp Tech 25, 45–48 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-1567.2001.tb00025.x

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