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Mike OMelia
 Post subject: Re: Fatal Flaw?
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I see that. But is it the back or top that is incorrectly shaped?
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 Post subject: Re: Fatal Flaw?
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I see that. But is it the back or top that is incorrectly shaped? You need to look at it closely and decide.

I realize it might not matter, but it might. If the top and back were not attached, which side would u adjust? Generally, backs cost more than tops. But tops are more intricate. Choose. Me personally, I'd go with the back. Take back off. Assuming it was inexpensive wood. If the wood were expensive, I'd rebuild the top
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When you are talking about a .10 difference treble to base then a quick math would give you about a .0125 difference at the neck extension when you figure for a 3" fretboard width, aND a 12" upper bout.

That is not very much.

.10 ÷ 4 ÷2 = .0125

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