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by Kent H
Sun Feb 22, 2015 4:38 pm
Forum: Materials Suitable for Acoustic Guitar Construction
Topic: Upper bout radius - or flat?
Replies: 12
Views: 8599

Re: Upper bout radius - or flat?

Thanks!

I knew the concept behind it, just curious about what goes into the choices for the amount decided upon.

More bass, etc.
by Kent H
Sun Feb 22, 2015 3:05 pm
Forum: Materials Suitable for Acoustic Guitar Construction
Topic: Upper bout radius - or flat?
Replies: 12
Views: 8599

Re: Upper bout radius - or flat?

Ken

What are the benefits of different top radii?

Is there a breakdown of old Martin/Gibson numbers versus new builder numbers?


Thanks
by Kent H
Sun Feb 22, 2015 2:55 pm
Forum: Rim Construction
Topic: OOPPPPS!!
Replies: 15
Views: 2392

Re: OOPPPPS!!

Nice Job! I started working on guitars by rebuilding older Kays and Harmonys through pulling the backs and re-bracing utilizing the X style. Hope I never have to do it with one of my "real builds" since I've progressed. Knowing how to to pull a back still comes in handy. I'm renovating thi...
by Kent H
Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:29 am
Forum: Construction logs
Topic: An HD-28 style for Tom T
Replies: 50
Views: 6455

Re: An HD-28 style for Tom T

Thanks Tim!
by Kent H
Sat Jan 03, 2015 1:11 pm
Forum: "Shoot the Breeze"
Topic: Happy new Year!
Replies: 5
Views: 467

Re: Happy new Year!

Herman wrote:I suppose everyone is in 2015 now.
Yes, and I was just getting used to writing 2013 on my checks! ;-)

Happy New Year to everyone!

Kent
by Kent H
Sat Jan 03, 2015 1:09 pm
Forum: Construction logs
Topic: An HD-28 style for Tom T
Replies: 50
Views: 6455

Re: An HD-28 style for Tom T

I'm sorry, Tim. I wrote that badly.

I meant to ask about your source for the metal sheet stock for side sanding, as referenced in the Stew Mac video.

Thanks for sharing your info, and great work!!

Kent
by Kent H
Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: Construction logs
Topic: An HD-28 style for Tom T
Replies: 50
Views: 6455

Re: An HD-28 style for Tom T

Nice!!

What was your source for shim stock?

Thanks,

Kent