Thanks again to Alan Carruth for an interesting and informative presentation on plate tuning.

Alan covered a lot of ground, starting with a general discussion of plate dynamics using closed cell foam, and moving to complex plate modes on several guitar tops, and a great visual demo showing Chaldni patterns (with glitter) on braced tops.

For more information, please visit Al's website or consult the Guild of American Luthiers back issues for a series of articles that Al published.

The turnout for the meeting was very strong with many people returning and several new faces. We'll look forward to many more meetings in the New Year.