It looks very similar to this rosette by Jason Kostal
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| Author: | Steve_E [ Mon May 23, 2011 5:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Soundhole/Rosette design "ala John Mayes" |
All, I've been thinking a lot of the medallian series rosette idea that John Mayes is using (note: all credit to John for this idea), and was thinking that instead of using a medallion in the rosette, actually cut out that section as a second sound hole and add the mosaic in the rosette ring. The fingerboard would follow the contour of the soundhole's - with a matching headstock profile. Take a look. Attachment: Soundhole and Rosette pieces.jpg Is this idea crazy? * how would the structural integrity be?; reinforcing the inner ring would be a challenge. * is the addition of a second sound hole make a major change to the sound? This is right under the middle transverse brace (a classical). * this will/will not work (because...) * this is a great/bad idea (because...) I'm working up a sample in some basswood to not waste a top, but wanted some input on the concept in principal. Thanks Steve |
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| Author: | Chris Ensor [ Mon May 23, 2011 6:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Soundhole/Rosette design "ala John Mayes" |
I think the idea is very interesting. I agree that structural integrity is going to be a concern. I would definitely try it on some scrap to test the idea. I would also suggest using a cross grain patch to reinforce the back of the mini sound hole. Cool idea. I would love to see how it turns out. And yes, it is worth trying. |
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| Author: | oval soundhole [ Mon May 23, 2011 6:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Soundhole/Rosette design "ala John Mayes" |
It looks very similar to this rosette by Jason Kostal
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| Author: | Darryl Young [ Tue May 24, 2011 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Soundhole/Rosette design "ala John Mayes" |
I think it's a neat idea! Give it a try. |
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