Violin woods : a new look = Hölzer für Streichinstrumente : eine neue Betrachtung / Alex L. Shigo & Karl Roy.
| Author/creator | Shigo, Alex L., 1930- |
| Other author | Roy, Karl. |
| Other author | University of New Hampshire. |
| Other author | United States. Forest Service. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Durham, N.H. : University of New Hampshire, 1983. |
| Description | iv, 66 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Parallel title | Hölzer für Streichinstrumente |
| Contents | The problem -- The solution -- Some tree basics -- New electrical equipment -- Studies on maples and spruce -- Why spruce and maple? -- Discussion -- Pictorial presentation of major points discussed in text. |
| Summary | Violin woods, especially spruce and maple, are discussed for the violin builder from the viewpoint of new concepts on trees and wood defects, and of new electrical equipment for testing wood. The paper connects information on tree biology and tree response systems to injury and infection in such a way that the results can be easily understood and used by violin builders. Results of studies on wood from tree to finished violin are given. Major consideration is given to the condition of the wood in the living tree as it will affect the characteristics of the wood in the violin. The amount of living cells in the wood of a living tree that will be used for a violin will affect drying and probably resonance. A pictorial presentation is given. |
| General note | Contains parallel German text and English translation. |
| General note | "U.S. Forest Service." |
| GPO item number | 84 |
| Govt. docs number | A 13.2:V 81 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML802.S555 V7 1983 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |