Results of finite-element method modeling of guitar top-plates are presented and compared with Chladni vibration patterns of real top plates. Use of the finite-element model for the interactive investigation of the effects of bracing pattern, plate thickness, and material property variations is outlined, with reference to the application of such models as effective design tools.

Authors: O'Gorman, Derek; Furlong, Dermot
Affiliation: Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
AES Convention: 101 (November 1996) Paper Number: 4398
Publication Date: November 1, 1996 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Musical Instrument Acoustics/Electronic Music
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