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Old 03-31-2013, 12:44 PM
pickinbob pickinbob is offline
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Originally Posted by WaddyT View Post
Depends on what you are building, but most plans I have seen are design built for average results, and are somewhat over built with regard to bracing. You really need to find out from someone who has used the plan. Yes it does matter what you use for bracing. There are lots of opinions out there, and you'll have to decide for yourself what works for you. Again, it depends on what you are building. I build classical guitars, and I now use Lutz Spruce exclusively for all my top bracing, even on Cedar and Redwood tops. Why? Because it works for me and I have a very reliable source for my brace wood.
OK, perhaps I was not specific enough. I am going to build a "Martin" type dreadnought guitar. The sides and back will be walnut and the top will be sitka spruce. I have read every thing from mahogany, spruce, pine, cedar or basswood used for bracing. I have no idea what I am shooting for with regard to sound except that I like the deep loud bass sound of acoustic guitars. I do plan to make it an acoustic/electric guitar and will install an under saddle pick up. by the way, I am a recreational player, mostly for my own entertainment.

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