Design of an ergonomic electric guitar

Title

Design of an ergonomic electric guitar

 Author

Genani, G.
Dekker, M.C.
Molenbroek, J.F.M.

Faculty

Industrial Design Engineering

 Department

Industrial Design

 Date

2013-06-01

 Abstract

An investigation of existing literature reveals that guitar players are most prone to musculoskeletal injuries amongst all musicians. In the light of recent injuries to prominent guitar players such as Eddie Van Halen, this article explores ergonomics of electric guitars. By means of surveys, user observations, biomechanical analysis and laboratory measurement, the root of the problem has been determined. Bad posture while playing and high wrist flexion seem to be the two prominent issues that are omnipresent. The article culminates with the design of an electric guitar that presents a solution to the ergonomic issues associated with the existing design.

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 Publisher

Nederlandse Vereniging voor Ergonomie

 ISSN

0921-4348

 Source

Tijdschrift voor Ergonomie, 38 (2), 2013

 Part of collection

Institutional Repository

 Document type

journal article

 Rights

(c) 2013 Auteurs
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