Top and back radius of j45 copy
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Top and back radius of j45 copy
Hello,
First time builder here. What's the top and back radius on the Collins plan? I did not see it anywhere, and I have to get radius disks. Any help you can give would be great.
First time builder here. What's the top and back radius on the Collins plan? I did not see it anywhere, and I have to get radius disks. Any help you can give would be great.
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Re: Top and back radius of j45 copy
Any one?
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Re: Top and back radius of j45 copy
I have a gibson but I am not familiar with these plans
the tops on Gibsons are flat the back is about a 25 on mine
the top braces are different from Martin in that the shape is more /\ martin has a flat part and also the insides are so poorly done in appearance in gibson.
hope this helps
the tops on Gibsons are flat the back is about a 25 on mine
the top braces are different from Martin in that the shape is more /\ martin has a flat part and also the insides are so poorly done in appearance in gibson.
hope this helps
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: Top and back radius of j45 copy
Thanks John. So there is no top raidius? That is interesting...how does that work with a 12 degree radius of the head stock and fret board? Is it beause of the the side profile will provide a slight radius to the top? sorry for the simple questions, I am just trying to get my head around it. Secondly, should the bracing be more martin then, if the gibson are not as preferable?
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Re: Top and back radius of j45 copy
It isn't that one is more preferable/better than the other, they produce different sounds based on the specs. If one prefers one guitar sound over another one should shoot for that spec. I have built several Gibson style guitars using more of a Martin style bracing spec (my preference and my customers like them). I have however had some customers that are shooting for the Gibson look and sound so I aim to get closer using Gibson specs.
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Re: Top and back radius of j45 copy
I like both. However, I do a lot of fingerstyle now a days. I just really like the body style. However, I already have a neck built. It has a 12 degree radius. Thus, me using a different radius on the top (i.e. Martin) would affect the string height at the bridge more severely. So, I am just trying to get the best guitar I can build right now.
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Re: Top and back radius of j45 copy
sorry for all the questions. But, for a first time builder what would you all recommend me to do? I just want to create a consitanct radius that will work with with my neck to create the best angle to get the correct spacing for the bridge.
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Re: Top and back radius of j45 copy
Are you talking about the fingerboard radius and the top radius?
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The I am trying to get the correct top radius to achieve the correct spacing for when I arrive at the point at putting the bride on. I have a neck pre-made. I believe he copied the plans I have. I believe it is a 12 degree angle at the head stock. I am going to use put a 12 degree radius on the fret board. I just was a king sure ...that I understand it right.
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Re: Top and back radius of j45 copy
the headstock angle has nothing to do with the top and the fret board radius also is only effecting the bridge and saddle. Martin and Gibson don't have the same building techniques
Martin often has a higher bridge and saddle as compared to gibson.
If you want to control your top here is the best method I use to get a very repeatable result.
check out these 2 links the one works to help the other
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz6xzVRA51E&t=22s
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_ ... ial+set+up
Martin often has a higher bridge and saddle as compared to gibson.
If you want to control your top here is the best method I use to get a very repeatable result.
check out these 2 links the one works to help the other
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz6xzVRA51E&t=22s
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_ ... ial+set+up
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com