Classical Guitar Top Replacement

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Diane Kauffmds
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Classical Guitar Top Replacement

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Some of you will remember a few years ago, when I replaced the top on a guitar left to me by my husband's daughter, who passed away. The top sounded great, as long as I made sure I touched the fret while fretting. If I fretted between the frets, both notes would vibrate. This drove me nuts, so I replaced the top again.

It's engelmann spruce, with traditional fan bracing. I don't have classical guitar plans, so I looked at photos on the internet and extrapolated what I was seeing. I posted a couple of questions here, and I got guidance on brace sizing, which was a great help.

The top is ~ .080-.085" thick, which is thicker than the last top. I didn't find a reason for the extra notes. The new top is sounding great, with long sustain, and Praise the Lord, NO extra notes! Lol

The headstock had a fibonacci inlay, which wasn't centered, was done poorly, and was damaged. I had to find something to cover the gaping hole left from the original inlay. I would have preferred something more delicate, but I had to cover that nssty hole.
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Re: Classical Guitar Top Replacement

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The top and bracing looks great. I am glad it solved your problem.
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Re: Classical Guitar Top Replacement

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some times you just have to bring them back to life
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Re: Classical Guitar Top Replacement

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johnnparchem wrote:The top and bracing looks great. I am glad it solved your problem.
You were a great help, thank you for your input.
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Re: Classical Guitar Top Replacement

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tippie53 wrote:some times you just have to bring them back to life
I guess so John. It's better than the alternative.
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