Todd and Laurent, thanks. Just wondered if smaller bodied guitars can go with thinner tops.
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| Author: | Ricardo [ Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Top thickness for Martin 00 size guitar? |
What is the recommended top thickness for a Martin 00 (lower bout = 14.5") size guitar using spruce for the top? |
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| Author: | Laurent Brondel [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top thickness for Martin 00 size guitar? |
I would second Todd's suggestion. IMHO .105" would be a strict minimum with traditional bracing. Depending how aggressive you are with finish sanding, the top could end up too thin. I like to use tops that are a tad floppier across the grain for smaller guitars. My range for 0 or 00 size guitars is between .110" and .115" so far. Like Todd I tend to do a bit of perimeter sanding (on both lower bouts and a less in front of the bridge) and see how the top responds, although I like to leave the top area right above the end block full thickness. |
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| Author: | Ricardo [ Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Top thickness for Martin 00 size guitar? |
Todd and Laurent, thanks. Just wondered if smaller bodied guitars can go with thinner tops.
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