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I havenoticed a general sense that certain body shapes are stronger, weaker in relation to treble, mids, base.
What is GENERAL feeling re these results in 000. What canbe done to maximize while building.

What about if using 12 fret 24.9 scale. I hace read you loose volume and punch with shorter scale and 12 fret. What can be done to maximize there short-comings.
Thanks

Bob
In general, a smaller span to be braced can be braced more lightly and keep its strength. The lighter bracing in turn helps produce more volume and a stronger bass. Any excuse to make the top lighter without sacrificing the strength should be taken.
The shorter string length means that there is a little less pull on the strings, again helping to relieve some of the burden on the top bracing and allowing that to be thinned some more
   I would recommend thinning braces laterally. You can reduce the weight more quickly than you reduce strength.

John