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KERFED LINING [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • String Instruments
DEF

Strips of wood used in an acoustic guitar to strengthen the junction of sides and back, and sides and top.

CONT

Basswood and mahogany are commonly used for lining. [One who constructs a guitar should] allow for four strips of 30", and they need not be continuous 10" or 12" strips are fine and easier to handle. No acoustic benefit derives from gluing in a kerfed lining in one piece.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à cordes
DEF

[...] désigne les côtés de la caisse reliant le fond à la table d'harmonie et dont la couche épouse le contour de l'instrument.

CONT

Pour donner leur forme aux éclisses de la guitare, on détrempe le bois, avant de le mouler sur un tuyau chauffé. Elles sont renforcées à l'intérieur par les contre-éclisses.

Spanish

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