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Thin soundboard
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 5:55 pm
by Geocoucou79
Hi guys,
I have a Adirondack spruce soundboard that I discarded from my first build because I thicknessed it too thin and unequally. Some spots are around 0.085 in. I think we're usually looking for 0.10 to 0.125 right? So my question is, is it still usable and can I compensate with stiffer braces?
Re: Thin soundboard
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2024 7:58 pm
by John Parchem
make a classical or a ukulele! Too thin for a steel string. The braces will really telegraph through the top. Also the main voice of the guitar is the top, I will not spend all the time it takes to build a guitar and compromise on the top.
Re: Thin soundboard
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:05 am
by Herman
Second that. It can be used for a very small guitar or a Maccaferri Gypsy one.
Or use it as a resource for central strips cutted cross grain.
Herman
Re: Thin soundboard
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:01 pm
by Geocoucou79
I didn’t know what a Maccaferri gypsy was. I looked it up and it’s a manouche jazz guitar right? I don’t quite understand why these could tolerate a thinner top.
I’m thinking of making a smaller guitar for my grandson.
Re: Thin soundboard
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:21 pm
by Herman
Excellent plan Geo
A maccaferri gypsy guitar has a 2 mm thick top. But is has a massive bracing below.
Here is the one I made:
