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PostPosted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 11:03 am 
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Michaeldc wrote:
Are you guys and gals pre-bending the sides before laminating them together?

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I did prebend. 3 layers (cherry/maple/cherry) each about .040", nested together on the bender. The sides were made from materials on hand in my shop so nothing special but they worked out really well.


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rlrhett wrote:
Ps: what veneers do you use? Do you thin stock on a wide belt sander to your own specs, or are you buying pre made veneer? Do you use standard 1:40” veneers or is there a source for 1/20” or 1/16” veneers of high value wood?


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I usually use similar woods with lower grade on the inside. I am usually around .060 outer and .050-.056 inner.
I did have good luck on a couple of Birds Eye Maple guitars with Rosewood inner sides. The tone was well received. I think it kind of took the edge off the Maple.

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