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| Author: | Robbie_McD [ Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Back Bracing - 3 vs 4? |
I am preparing to brace the back and see that the Cumpiano method specifies 4 braces. Bogdanovitch recommends 3. The '37 Hauser plan I have references 3. My Ramirez has 3 as well.... I think the consensus is to go with 3 braces on the back... |
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| Author: | Alexandru Marian [ Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Back Bracing - 3 vs 4? |
3 back braces in a regular sized classical is as universal as using 6 strings  Other than that I don't think it could hurt the sound, maybe change it a hair. It would make sense to try it if you already have an established build process (say 5 or 10 similar guitars) and you want to say increase projection by stiffening the back. Or obtain a lower weight by say adding a 15 grams brace and sanding 40 grams off the entire back...
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