Roger H. Siminoff | Instrument Making and Woodworking

The Luthier's Handbook by Roger H. Siminoff

Name: The Luthier's Handbook by Roger H. Siminoff
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: 0634014684
Price: 18.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

The Luthier's Handbook by Roger H. Siminoff

$18.00 USD

Sale Sold out

Shipping calculated at checkout.

Quantity

Ships within 1–2 business days. Carefully packaged for safe delivery.

An Acoustic Instrument Science Manual on Tap Tuning, Resonance Frequencies, and Wood Physics

Master luthier and acoustical engineer Roger H. Siminoff presents a technical guide to the acoustic principles governing stringed instrument design. Moving beyond basic construction steps, the manual explains how soundboards, backboards, air chambers, and bracing interact to produce tonal volume, projection, and sustain in guitars, mandolins, and violins.

Siminoff details scientific techniques for tap tuning soundboards, measuring plate deflection, tuning air chamber Helmholtz resonance, and balancing neck mass. Supported by charts, structural diagrams, and mathematical formulas, this handbook explains how subtle modifications to bracing thickness and wood density alter instrument voice.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Roger H. Siminoff provides an authoritative scientific analysis of acoustic stringed instrument physics and tap tuning. An essential technical handbook for luthiers, instrument repair technicians, and acoustic builders seeking superior sound quality.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Hal Leonard

Pages: 96

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 2002

ISBN: 9780634014680

Condition Note:

Condition & Grading Guide

How We Grade Our Books

📸 True-to-Life Photos: For all vintage and pre-loved books, the photos on the page are of the exact physical copy on our shelf. Brand-new books feature official publisher cover art.
New: Direct from the publisher; immaculate, unread condition.
Like New: Pristine condition with minimal to no shelf wear; looks unread.
Very Good: Lightly read with minor shelf wear or light cover creasing. Pages are clean, crisp, and unmarked with a tight binding. (Our baseline standard for pre-loved books.)
Good: A well-loved reading copy with visible shelf wear or page aging, but fully intact and structurally sound.

Packaging & Shipping

Shipping Details & Delivery Speeds

FREE Domestic Shipping: Standard shipping is free on all U.S. orders $50+.
Standard Flat-Rate Shipping: Orders under $50 ship at flat, weight-based rates starting at $6.99.
Tracking Included: You will receive an automated tracking link via email as soon as your order is packed and labeled.
Expedited Shipping Available: Need it faster? UPS 2nd Day Air is available at checkout (ships out the next business day).

Read our full shipping policy here

The Fehmerling Guarantee

Our Guarantee & Return Policy

14-Day Returns: Unread books and unopened tea packages can be returned within 14 days of delivery.
Damaged in Transit? If your shipment arrives damaged or incorrect, email us within 72 hours of delivery scan at customerservice@fehmerlingbooks.com. We’ll evaluate it immediately and provide a prepaid return label and replacement or full refund.
Hassle-Free Support: To start a return, simply email us with your order number.

Read our full return & refund policy here