Enstrüman Yapiminda Yeni̇li̇kçi̇ Çözümler
Kafasiz Kontrbas Tasarimi Ve Akort Si̇stemi̇
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21996919 |
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| Authors | Özgür Turan (0000-0003-0925-9687, Anadolu University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 1183-1209 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Turkish Online Journal of Design Art and Communication (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2146-5193 • E-ISSN: 2146-5193 |
| Publisher | Turkish Online Journal of Design, Art and Communication (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.7456/tojdac.1858148 |
| OpenAlex | W7146966287 |
| Language | TR |
| References cited | 17 |
This study reconsiders the functional role of the head (scroll) in the traditional construction of the double bass by examining the design of a fully acoustic, headless double bass integrated with a single linear tailpiece-based tuning system. The research aims to reveal the acoustic, ergonomic, and structural implications of headless architecture, with a particular emphasis on analyzing parameters critical to the transfer of string vibrational energy to the body, such as anchoring stiffness, neck mass distribution, and bridge impedance. Conducted within a design-based research framework, the study adopts a holistic approach encompassing conceptual modeling, prototype fabrication, performer-centered qualitative evaluations, and frequency-domain and time–frequency domain analyses. Spectral analyses of recorded sound samples from the headless double bass demonstrate that low-frequency energy continuity is preserved in the headless design, that the fundamental frequency remains stable over time, and that sustain behavior is maintained in a manner consistent with the characteristic identity of the double bass. Interviews and field observations further indicate that the design offers a reassuring performance in terms of tuning stability, response speed, perceived timbre, and long-term playing comfort. The findings suggest that acoustic success depends not on head mass but on the structural coherence established along the string–anchor–neck–bridge continuum; they position the headless double bass not as an experimental deviation but as a potentially measurable and reproducible construction approach, and propose an original design paradigm that addresses a gap in the literature regarding the applicability of headless architecture in acoustically resonant bowed string instruments
Reciprocal · Diverse Music Education Insights · Music Technology and Sound Studies · Musicians’ Health and Performance · Architecture
| Highly cited | No |
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