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Author:  bob J [ Sat Apr 30, 2005 3:46 am ]
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What are the general thicknes' and sides for 00 thru Small Jumbo(assuming same thickness for all sizes) for:
Very Hard-ie Macassar, Bloodwood etc

Medium-Rosewoods

softer-Mahoganys

Author:  Mario [ Sat Apr 30, 2005 4:42 am ]
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Yes.

Author:  WalterK [ Sat Apr 30, 2005 1:57 pm ]
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Check the archives for this topic...and answers.
I'm still working on my first guitar, therefore I can't consider myself an expert.
I sanded the spruce top to .110
The EIR back was sanded to .095
and sides....085"
I'm sure every wood has an ideal thickness.
Good luck Bob WalterK38473.5208449074

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