The present invention describes the use of nanophase materials, chiefly
aluminum, in musical instrument construction. Nanophase materials have
constituent grains that are substantially smaller than those of
conventional materials, imparting greater strength and deformation
resistance. Aluminum has excellent acoustical qualities for making
musical instruments, but its use was previously limited due to material
weakness of pure aluminum and due to unfavorable, metallic sounding
acoustics of aluminum alloys.The present invention also describes the use
of aluminum composites in musical instrument construction to further
strengthen the material composition used. The use of nanostructured
materials in musical instrument construction, e.g. to make soundboards,
provides exceptional, premier acoustical qualities as well as great
strength and durability.