Thanks for the response and info Ken, yes...I understand.kencierp wrote:Martin supplies this information for "Guitar Players" not builders, to determine comfort levels and comparison to other brands and styles -- it's not intended to provide cloning information. The body depth is the deepest point -- large bodies taper about an inch, the smaller styles about 3/4". BTW there have been several law suits (Yamaha, Alvarez etc.) because Martin does not like others making copies.
There were several lawsuits on the "Body Shape" of the Telecaster as well. The only thing that was "Protected" by law was the shape of the headstock...and the "Name". I'm sure that's why Martin doesn't supply "Decals" to go along with their kits. :)
The waist measurement certainly pertains to the players comfort but you'll not see those shared either.
Martin supplies KITS apparently for the average Joe to construct something close to their design, it would seem a bit "Unreasonable" to be that protective regarding measurements.
If you bought a kit and were smart enough to put it together you could simply "Measure it yourself" when finished could you not?
OR maybe even the tail and neck blocks before construction? I just think it's funny, but then....I have a perverse sense of humor, that's what my wife says anyway :)
