Review article

https://doi.org/10.5552/drind.2015.1426

Thermally Modified Wood for Use in Musical Instruments

Alexander Pfriem orcid.org/0000-0001-6999-6182 ; Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development - University of Applied Sciences, Eberswalde, Germany

Abstract

The unique mechanical and acoustical properties of wood and its aesthetic appeal still make it the material of choice for musical instruments. Here tropical hardwoods are typically used in musical instruments. This paper gives an overview of how the use of thermally modified wood can contribute to the use of raw materials for musical instruments. It is shown that a mild thermal treatment leads to clear changes of the measurable acoustic characteristics, such as Young’s modulus, damping and sound velocity. In conclusion, thermally modified wood (mild treatment) is a material with favorable characteristics for making musical instruments.

Keywords

acoustical wood properties; musical instruments; thermally modified wood

Hrčak ID:

145348

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/145348

Publication date:

22.9.2015.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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