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A couple of weeks ago, when you all were helping me out with my top bracing, there was a question about why Jon Kinkead, in his book "Build Your Own Guitar", leaves a gap between the bridge plate and the cross braces. No one really knew why. So, here is what he had to say about it:
"Hi Shane
Thanks for your message & pics - your work looks beautiful, very neat & tidy,
especially for a first guitar.
Regarding the bridge plate, it's just the way I've always done it. Initially
being concerned about checking it was glued down all over - this way I could
check it's perimeter. I didn't think it needed the extra strength in this area,
with the 'X' braces being so close & I believe the bridge on the other side
gives it a little extra flexibility which helps the tone. Also if there was ever
any shrinkage of the plate away from the brace this would avoid any unwanted
vibration.
You'll have also noticed that I house all my struts into the 'X' brace as
insurance against them being loosened by knocks from outside - a common repair
I've performed on many instruments over the years. Obviously strength and
robustness of an instrument have to be balanced with it's tonal performance.
I used a soundboard of yours on a guitar I finished just before Xmas. To me it
sounded fabulous - but I couldn't play it properly because it was left-handed!
Good luck with your building.
Regards Jonny"
I think we are just really luckly to be able to have access to all of these great and experienced builders! I hope this is useful information.
Thanks
Shane
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