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Tony_in_NYC
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Well done, Tony. Congrats. Is there a formula for how big a sound port can be relative to the size of the sound hole and the size of the box? Beth


Thanks Beth. I don't know about a formula. I made the sound hole 3 and 7/8ths which is small for a dreadnought, because of the two ports, but I didn't use a formula. It just felt right if that makes sense. The main port is pretty big on this guitar.

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Very nice Tony. I like Bloodwood against walnut, and the rosette is particularly attractive.

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Thanks Steve! I really like bloodwood binding but the splinters are awful!

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Beautiful guitar, Tony. All the details work well together. How do you like the side ports?

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Steve Kinnaird wrote:
Very nice Tony. I like Bloodwood against walnut, and the rosette is particularly attractive.

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Thanks Steve! I really like bloodwood binding but the splinters are awful!


Ah, have you worked with Wenge yet?

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No I have not had the pleasure of a wenge splinter yet. But I am not looking forward to it!

Ken,
I love the ports. They really allow the player to hear the true voice of the guitar. I have put them in 3 of the 4 guitars I have completed.

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