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Author:  Colin North [ Thu Apr 03, 2025 6:28 am ]
Post subject:  V bracing soundboard radius?

Anyone know what Taylor use?
Or perhaps someone has experience building with V bracing?
Looking at a youtube video, the reflection of a sunny window made it look like the top was pretty darn flat.
Worked on a 912ce builder's edition recently and it just blew me away.

Author:  Michaeldc [ Fri Apr 04, 2025 2:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: V bracing soundboard radius?

Looks like experimentation time. All of my instruments are a 40’ radius top. Try one flat and try one at 40’. Personally I live for experimenting.

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Author:  Colin North [ Sat Apr 05, 2025 8:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: V bracing soundboard radius?

Thanks, I've found estimates between 40' and 65'
Taylor say "Different models of guitars have different geometry according to the needs of that model."
I have a 40' and flat should be no problem, Sagitta for 40/65 radius are ~1.5/1.0 mm for 15" lower bout, so I feel an experiment or two coming on.
The 912 I worked on lives in the area, so the owner (He's been extremely pleased with my work on several expensive guitars he owns) may be up for a visitation.

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