Bracing. Bracing and soundboard character, I am convinced, are the main factors in how a guitar sounds. As I am selecting a top for a new build, I tap the wood to get an idea of its sound. Does it chime? Does it say “Bongggg”? Does it have one note, or several? These qualities will [...]
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New tonewoods have arrived
I recently received a shipment of amazing Lutz Spruce tops from Spruce Tonewood. This stuff is sweet. Very stiff and light, just the ticket for a super-responsive instrument. It also has a lovely, subtle curl (grain figure) running throughout the tops. This stuff is going to really shine under finish. I also got a stack [...]