Study on Tone Quality of Guitar with Different Sound Hole Using Frequency Spectral Analysis

Abstract

The shapes of classic guitars are strongly governed by the sensibilities of the craftsmen who make them, and thus, shapes vary widely. Unlike violins and other instruments, no ideal shape has yet been established for guitars. In our research, we conducted a frequency spectral analysis of tone quality with the aim of manufacturing a guitar with enhanced tone quality. In this study, we examined the effects of varying sound hole diameter of guitar, and quantitatively identified the optimal diameter.