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does anyone know any good plans for a 3/4 size steel string? just finished my new shop and trying to get started. I have been talking about building for sometime and now I find myself 4 guitars behind.told everyone it will be some time,but they said they would wait. not trying to make a living at this.just trying to keep my ptsd mind active and have some fun.thanks for your help in advance,donny

I build an X braced version patterned after Gibson's LG 3/4 size. I build them as double strung tenor guitars, but they were originally 6 strings. What do you need in the way of a plan?

Are you looking for a 3/4 size tuned to standard or higher? I built a 3/4 size guitar tuned 4 semi tones high that sounds pretty good. I made the top around 2mm with 6mm wide X brace, 1 finger brace each side and 3 fan braces instead of tone bars. It's been strung for about 7 months and has slight bellying, but nothing to worry about. I did actually use carbon buttress braces as well, but that was because of the double cutaway... Hope that helps. You can see the build here: viewtopic.php?f=10134&t=38819

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There are always the "3/4 Size similar to Martin Style 5 Guitar Plans" by Scott Antes at:

http://www.pilgrimsprojects.biz/product ... r-plans-s6

I have not built from them, but I've seen a lot of discussions of them. They are typically critiqued as being overbraced. I don't remember if this is the one with the top braces shown reversed, i.e., left-handed. If you use these plans you should search the forum for discussions of them, as most people report that they benefit from some modifications.

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hi Clay and Tim I looked at the gibson and scott antes 3/4 guitars and I like both.the shape of the gibson is more to my liking than the model 5 martin. As I am new at this I would need as much info on the plans as possible but could make out with what you have.pm me if you can help thanks donny

Here's another option for a Taylor GS Mini style....
http://ultimate-guitar-online.ultimate- ... cts_id=295

I dunno if that's officially a 3/4 size. Maybe 25/32 size

I have Tenor guitar plans available if anyone is interested. Could be adapted to a 6 string if needed by just adjusting neck measurements. 23 inch scale.

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