EPISODE · Jul 22, 2024 · 17 MIN
How To Spot & Avoid Stress Concentration
from The Art Of Lutherie With Tom Bills · host Tom Bills: Master Luthier, Author, And Guitar Making Instructor
Stress and tension are vital parts of the guitar's design. After all, the tension of the strings is the engine that drives the whole system. But sometimes, if we aren't aware of it, we build or design stress and tension into places or components of the guitar that can harm its long-term stability and sound quality. In this video, I share my approach to improving your guitars and your workflow by spotting and managing tension and stress concentration: In your guitar designs In your guitar-building process And in other critical areas of your life The simple approach I explain in the video can help you craft a better guitar-building workflow, achieve better long-term stability, and produce a more beautiful voice from each instrument you create. 👉Learn more about the new Art Of Guitar Side Bending video course and join the waiting list here: https://theartoflutherie.com/guitar-side-bending/ 👉Free Ultimate Guide To Luthier Tools: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-tools/ 👉JOIN FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER (26K+ SUBSCRIBERS): https://theartoflutherie.com/newsletter/ 👉FREE ARTICLES AND GUIDES https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-tools-training-tutorials/ 👉Learn more about the Luthier's EDGE online guitar building school here: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-school/ === 👉Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJP-s3hzL3Hb3SM-liHw6cw ✍️ The Art Of Lutherie Blog: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-tools-training-tutorials/ — 🙏 Support The Art Of Lutherie by purchasing through our affiliate links. *By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. Thank you. — Connect With The Art Of Lutherie On Social 👉Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheArtOfLutherie 👉Twitter: http://twitter.com/artoflutherie 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheArtOfLutherie/ 👉TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartoflutherie
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Stress and tension are vital parts of the guitar's design. After all, the tension of the strings is the engine that drives the whole system. But sometimes, if we aren't aware of it, we build or design stress and tension into places or components of the guitar that can harm its long-term stability and sound quality. In this video, I share my approach to improving your guitars and your workflow by spotting and managing tension and stress concentration: In your guitar designsIn your guitar-building processAnd in other critical areas of your life The simple approach I explain in the video can help you craft a better guitar-building workflow, achieve better long-term stability, and produce a more beautiful voice from each instrument you create. 👉Learn more about the new Art Of Guitar Side Bending video course and join the waiting list here: https://theartoflutherie.com/guitar-side-bending/ 👉Free Ultimate Guide To Luthier Tools: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-tools/ 👉JOIN FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER (26K+ SUBSCRIBERS): https://theartoflutherie.com/newsletter/ 👉FREE ARTICLES AND GUIDEShttps://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-tools-training-tutorials/ 👉Learn more about the Luthier's EDGE online guitar building school here: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-school/ === 👉Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJP-s3hzL3Hb3SM-liHw6cw ✍️ The Art Of Lutherie Blog: https://theartoflutherie.com/luthier-tools-training-tutorials/ — 🙏 Support The Art Of Lutherie by purchasing through our affiliate links.*By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. Thank you. — Connect With The Art Of Lutherie On Social 👉Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheArtOfLutherie 👉Twitter: http://twitter.com/artoflutherie 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheArtOfLutherie/ 👉TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartoflutherie
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