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Recently played one of the 40s era ones with the larger sound hole and I'm hooked. Didn't get a chance to really examine it and take pictures though as my client didn't have time to leave it with me.

Was curious if anyone had a bracing pattern for one from the 40s?

From what I could gather the body dimensions are identical to a J45/35. Is there any distinct differences that I should note?

Any info is appreciated.

For reference this is the style of Smeck that I'm asking about.

No plans, but pics of the bracing here https://umgf.com/vintage-gibson-bracing-library-t1364.html

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The name catgut is confusing. There are two explanations for the mix up.

Catgut is an abbreviation of the word cattle gut. Gut strings are made from sheep or goat intestines, in the past even from horse, mule or donkey intestines.

Otherwise it could be from the word kitgut or kitstring. Kit meant fiddle, not kitten.