Below is the final draft of the product design specification. This PDF is downloadable via the provided link.
Product-Design-Specification-ECopestake.docx
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Open in new tab Below is the penultimate draft of the product design specification.
The product will be the design for a bass guitar that is able to produce around 60dB, as perceived by the user, without need for an external amplifier. The body should mimic that of an electric bass guitar with acoustic considerations for internal architecture. This includes braces, ridges and supports. The product must be a maximum of 100mm deep, including the thicknesses of the soundboard and back. The action varies per string, but on average should not exceed 7.4mm from the fretboard. The body should be mostly hollow with internal architectural considerations for natural sound amplification. The product must come with round-wound strings, as these are the most adaptable. The strings should be relatively easy to remove and replace to accommodate for maintenance and user preference. The tension of the strings must be fully adjustable to allow for tuning. The body will be made from alder wood. The neck will also be alder, with a fretboard made of MDF.
The target audience of this product are beginner musicians, or those wanting to do solo practice without having to set up several components. As such, the feel of the guitar must mimic the standard electric bass within considerations. The skills acquired while learning this instrument must be easily transferrable.
The selling value of the product should not exceed £250.00. [ADJUST ONCE PRICE WEIGH-UP IS COMPLETE. DO NOT EXCEED £400.]
The final product produced of this project should be a comprehensive design for the bass guitar. (with the possibility of a maximum of one physical component depending on available material access.)
The product’s lifespan will depend on maintenance done by the user, but without proper maintenance (storage, upkeep, care, etc) the bass guitar (excluding the strings) should survive for up to 3 years (HEAVILY dependant on usage- look into predictability). The product should be relatively easy to re-manufacture in the event of failure. The product should be made of the highest realistic percentage of recycled materials.