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aqualibguitars

Post subject: 4 piece top

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 3:36 am

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First name: Rahoul
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hello to every one.

can i use 4 piece pine for top of classical and steel string guitars.
the widest piece is about 4-5 inches
should i use 3 piece top or should add ears to the lower bout
it is very cheap.
waiting for ur reply

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Haans

Post subject: Re: 4 piece top

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 6:04 am

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Pine is awfully soft for use as a top. Doug fir is better...
You can use three and 4 pice tops and I would recommend 4 piece and add the wings on the outside. Looks better than a big stripe down the center with 3 piece.

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Ti-Roux

Post subject: Re: 4 piece top

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:27 am

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multi-piece is ok, but not pine!

you can fin some cedar top for 25$ and some sitka fore 30-35$.

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