Acoustic Guitar Construction

I better understand the 4 rods as it addresses my rotation concern. I do not quite get how Howard Klepper's design really transfer the load to an area that will take it. I can not see in the inside picture the connection to the rims. I would not be that trusting of the tie in you showed in the first picture.

Klepper's rods go to blocks that are glued directly to the sides - the picture does not show them that well, but they are substantially larger at the bottom, more 'meat' there to take the pressure. The other picture, I'm sorry, that's the best I could find of Chasson's interior. The 4 -rod approach of Turner is attached. I would not be using his cf enforced braces, though the fact that his back braces are notched over the back strip is interesting.

This guy Howard Klepper is a wonderful craftsperson -- but I think you already know his creations are all about marketing, and good for him.

I think you're right..

Now check this out. What do you think? Go ahead, you can be honest - it's not mine after all. :-)

Actually -- just a guess -- maybe John will chime in, I believe that concept has a far better chance of affecting sustain and or resonance than the triangulation approach. Step farther would be to tie them right to the tail block -- sort of a "through the body" neck used by some electric guitar makers.

"Far" better?

John knows about this? I wasn't aware, I'll be glad to hear it.