Made my kerf linings now, I think the the flat sawn strips are more flexible than the quarter sawn I used when making my jig. Dry clamped the trickier side of the front, looking okay.

@rathius From the measurements you’ve given, looks like your first thought of 42mm depth would be right, I’d be a bit concerned about only leaving 3mm thickness on the back though. But its only the springs that go to that…   Read more»

@markbailey  Thanks for your input Mark, I’ve read the book and I think, with me being an engineer, I got caught up in theory and numbers. I’ll stick with your brace carving directions, I’ve also decided to use a pre…   Read more»

@rathius I’m not familiar with these pickups at all. Do you really need the top of the pickup to be flush with the face of the body ? How high will the strings be, how close to the strings do…   Read more»

@rocknroller912  @peter-c @markbailey This is an extract from the book ( ‘The Art of Tap Tuning’ by Roger H. Siminoff ) these are suggested target notes (not definitive) for the braces with the soundboard/backboard edge secured in a frame.  The…   Read more»