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X Brace and Upper Face Brace - How close is too close?

lbxx — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 18:29:35 +0000

Hi there!

I have a short question about the distance between the Upper Face Brace and the X Brace - maybe you can help me. :)

In the video about Soundboard Bracing Mark says that the edge of the X Brace should be as close as possible to the Upper Face Brace. Is there a minimum distance both Braces should have? Or is it possible to place them next to each other without any problems?

I'm looking forward to your reply! Thank you very much!

Lena

Thickness recommendations for 12 string

Koendb — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 02:08:56 +0000

Hi all!

I am thinking about building a 12 string acoustic at some point.
What would you recommend on thickness of the soundboard ( Sitka Spruce ) , back and sides (wood not decided yet)?

Any other things I need to consider?

Fretting Buck jig plans

Petersoyanov — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:40:18 +0000

hi gang!

I need to refret an acoustic guitar. therefore I need a fretting buck jig but I don't want to spend 200bucks on a stewmac one. does anyone have any plans for this so I can build my own??

location of curves of lower face braces

Koendb — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 07:16:26 +0000

A question I have with regards to the curved bracings is, that, the lower face bracings are not placed centred on the soundboard, but the curve is centered on the bracing, it is creating a curve in the lower part of the lower bout, off the centre line of the guitar. What is the reason for this?
My guess it has to do with string tension of the heavier strings, trying to pull the bridge upwards diagonally (since the lighter strings, don't have the same pulling force ), which causes the soundboard wanting to belly diagonally from the lower bout bottom towards the upperbout?

Size bolts for the bootlegger

Koendb — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 16:57:26 +0000

Hi All

Can someone tell me what size bolts should be used for the bootlegger guitar. I am guessing them to be M6 45mm or 40mm?

I seem to have missed that in the 'build your own acoustic guitar'.

Dimensions

Powerful — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:09:11 +0000

Hi. What are the depth dimensions of the Bailey Bootlegger at the heel, lower bout and tail once shaping the back is done. Thanks

Upper transverse graft

Powerful — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:38:57 +0000

Hi mark. Quick question. Whilst marking out and cutting the braces I note that the upper transverse graft is if a different wood than the one you are demonstrating with in the video. I take it that this is ok. Also I have another smaller piece of the same wood that I can’t seem to identify. Please see pic. Thsnks

7452

Bridge pattern

Powerful — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:11:32 +0000

Where can I find a bridge pattern on this site for the acoustic guitar build course. Thanks

dissapointing finish

alancoffey — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:05:11 +0000

*can anybody help* after applying grain filler.. then sand and seal and finally my top coat of Satin finish however the lacquer has turnerd milky ! is this correct or as i suspect not correct any tips what am i doing wrong !

shiny or not that is the question

alancoffey — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:23:26 +0000

just about to apply my top coat I really would like a satin finish.

if it was matt i would leave it! but if its gloss I can polish it has anybody ant tips on whats best for a satin finish

thanks

A coffey 👍