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| Author: | nathan c [ Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:21 am ] |
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My build is based on a Gibson AJ. I've used the dimensions for the length, lower & upper bout, and waist that I found on the net. The thing is I haven't found the bracing locations for the back. Is there a "standard" ratio used for the location of the braces on the back? If not, how are the brace locations typically calculated? I know some of the "grizzled" guys will disapprove of me departing from a specific set of plans. Part of the fun is being a pioneer! Unfortunately, pioneers tend to take the arrows. |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:11 pm ] |
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I use 4, 7.25, 10.75 and 14.75 from the neck joint to the front edge of the brace. Model independant pretty much. |
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| Author: | Josh H [ Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:39 pm ] |
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I use my eye ball. I would be interested to hear if there is standard placement. But as for me I have never measured the location of my back braces. |
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| Author: | tippie53 [ Wed Dec 06, 2006 9:44 pm ] |
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I am pretty much as Tony. I played with the bracing alot on my first few guitars. The back bracing I think has more influence by the shape of it than the location. I use the old shape that martin used. Lower and wider on the 2 lower braces. john hall |
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| Author: | Greg [ Thu Dec 07, 2006 10:13 am ] |
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I make several model sizes but use a "formula". I measure the distance between the neck/heel block and tail block and divide by 5 to get five "spaces" with four transverse braces. |
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