It certainly was not my intention to send you ‘doon a wabbit ‘ole’. I am sure that you will make a good sounding guitar whatever route you choose. After all, best results are based on guidance as well as experience. …   Read more»

@Rocknroller912
 
Thanks for your 3explanation.  You describe what happens, I was attempting to describe why – so I gues we complemented each other in thid conversation 😀

glad to have been of some help

I did some research on tap tuning once I became aware of it. The main thing I took away is how the vibrations of the string are sent to the body via different mechanisms that are specific for each type…   Read more»

Thanks for the answer.

Question.  Do you tune the braces when carving, or are you focussing more on dimensions?

  Aah, so THAT was that odd noice this morn’.  Hide glue should help give a strong bond and still have some…   Read more»