Feathered Braces vs Tucked Braces
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 5:02 pm
I came across this description on the Woolson Soundcraft website:
However, the most significant feature used in Woolson Soundcraft top bracing is that the braces are not tucked into the linings. Tucked braces severely restrict the motion of the top and drastically reduce its ability to vibrate. Therefore, Woolson Soundcraft guitars have feathered braces at the edge of the linings which gives a much more vibrant "alive" quality to the tone.
I can envision what I assume this means, but would love to have a more experienced luthier explain what he's saying, as well as some opinions as to whether what he's saying is legit. I mean, if "feathered" braces truly produce better sound than "tucked" braces, why doesn't everyone do it?
Thanks,
-- se
However, the most significant feature used in Woolson Soundcraft top bracing is that the braces are not tucked into the linings. Tucked braces severely restrict the motion of the top and drastically reduce its ability to vibrate. Therefore, Woolson Soundcraft guitars have feathered braces at the edge of the linings which gives a much more vibrant "alive" quality to the tone.
I can envision what I assume this means, but would love to have a more experienced luthier explain what he's saying, as well as some opinions as to whether what he's saying is legit. I mean, if "feathered" braces truly produce better sound than "tucked" braces, why doesn't everyone do it?
Thanks,
-- se