DDIG

Dominant Designs in Guitars

Project coordinator: R. DUMOULIN

Duration: 10 months (15/03/2017 to 15/12/2017)

Amount allocated € 4,151

Partner: University of Nantes

Summary

Creating eco-friendly guitar prototypes with the aim to study their vibro-acoustic qualities and, through experiments with musicians, to study the impact of "dominant designs" (form of instruments, equipment, wood used and assembly techniques) on the playing experience, the buying decision, and the competitive advantage of hand-made guitars.