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I'm starting a 00 - all mahogany 14 fret for my nephew. Any suggestions for top, back and sides thicknesses are appreciated. Top is mahogany

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tops on Mahogany I do at about .120
sides .080
expect about .005 sanding lost
back .105
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As always. Thanks John!!!
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glad to help
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Also forgot to ask. 15' for the back 30' for the top OK?
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