Acoustic Guitar Construction

That's a good point re: the B string going both ways. I'll probably use that;, going up to C is only another 3 lbs of force.
Thanks John.

Youtube of an 8 string classical 'harp' style instrument, this gal really shreds about 4 minutes into the vid and the sub-bass is very noticeable. Apparently this is a replica of one of the older instruments

http://youtu.be/Hxkdjgnu40Q

The luthier: http://www.tulacek.cz/

And here is one pic from that luthier's website - there is quite a gallery of lovely 19th century replicas, I do love the old styles.