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Old 09-19-2008, 05:47 PM
Grenvilleter Grenvilleter is offline
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I would think that grooving the top could have a similar effect as shaving the braces. Reduce the unsprung mass and you get a more responsive oscillation.

As a steel "I" beam is stronger than a solid counterpart, I could also envision the groves in the top could increase top stiffness if cut properly as well as the reduction of mass could result in something that is able to respond with a faster attack time and volume but with decreased sustain.

I'll definitely be interested in seeing a real live one.
I have problems with the headstock carvings as well but that would never dissuade me from buying one if it sounded good to me. I usually guitar shop with my ears first and my eyes second.

After all... I would buy a Blueridge and that headstock is certainly not shy about showing itself on their Historic line.