3 and 4 piece tops for classical and steel string guitars

[Paul C]

Looks really good who would ever know

[Herman]

If you wet it with naphta, you can probable see if there is runout, as Ken points out.

Herman

[Kevin in California]

I just wanted to share and this goes along with the redwood that I got for these tops. Some of the boards are less quartered, not as desireable for tops, so I thought I might be able to use some for solid linings. I cuts 6 strips, 5/8" tall by 1/8" thick and put them in the bender the other night. Taped them together in 3's.
They came out great. One did break at the waist, but the others are fine. I put too much pressure on the waist before the heat was up, and I heard the crack.
Anyway, I will use them on the next guitar and see how it goes. They may be a bit soft, but will be plenty strong two glued to each other.
I have enough for a lot of guitars, and it comes out about one 10th the cost to buy pre-made kerfed linings. I can do 6 guitars linings for $10.