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Author:	Anthony Z [ Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:33 pm ]
Post subject:	Back Bracing for a Martin O
I am building a Martin O sized guitar. John Hall and Brad Goodman were kind enough to have sent me specs for the top bracing pattern, I am now in need of the back pattern. If anyone out there has the brace specs and spacing I would really appreciate it if you could provide same. Many thanks, Anthony

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Author:	R W Goodman [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:30 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Back Bracing for a Martin O
I saved this image from a post on here not long ago. I dont recall whose post it was. I believe it was from a 1937 0-18. Might be helpful to you. Warren

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Author:	TonyKarol [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:17 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Back Bracing for a Martin O
here is what I would do AZ..... spacings are from the neck joint for the braces .... 4, 7.25, 10.75 14.75 I am planning to make all my small guitars with the same back braces from now on ... .5 tall, .250 wide. I used to use a .400 wide by .590 tall (still do on larger guits) for the rear two.

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Author:	Anthony Z [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:32 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Back Bracing for a Martin O
Warren, Tony and Todd, thanks for the info. My suspicion is that doing exactly the "Martin" way isn't critical. Tony thanks for the guidance on dimensions as otherwise I would have done the braces in the lower bout area much more "beefy". I've tried to reach John Hall w/o success but suspect I will be just fine with the info provided. Thanks again, Anthony

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Author:	bluescreek [ Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:27 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Back Bracing for a Martin O
the bracing above is correct. I got a message you tried to get in touch but I couldn't get it to open

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