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Peter Norman
PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:53 am 
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Just wondering if this using a IR bridge plate on a maple B&S with spruce guitar is the norm. I also have maple available, but afraid of cracking.
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Both make excellent bridge plates. What kind of maple do you have that is prone to cracking?

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As tony said, either or....
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Wouldn't the IRW make the guitar sound "darker"......lol.......Where's the Padma on this one ???
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