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Sitka Spruce ?
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:30 pm
by wildbill
Howdy again everyone, I am looking for your advice and wisdom on Sitka Spruce. I am getting ready to start my first build and wondering what spruce to use for the top. I am going to build a Jumbo based on a 17 inch benedetto shape with Bubinga back and sides, body specs.....
Length 20 3/4
upper 12 3/4
waist 10 1/2
lower 17
body depth 5"
Thanks in advance
Bill
Re: Sitka Spruce ?
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 9:18 pm
by tippie53
A guitar that large will have a good air volume but you may want to consider thinning it a bit. Unless you are a large man , it may feel uncomfortable.
Re: Sitka Spruce ?
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:18 pm
by wildbill
tippie53 wrote:A guitar that large will have a good air volume but you may want to consider thinning it a bit. Unless you are a large man , it may feel uncomfortable.
Thanks for the advice John, I,m thinking that it would be better to taper 3 3/4 to 4 3/4......what ya think about that ?
Thanks again
Bill
Re: Sitka Spruce ?
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:00 pm
by tippie53
that would make it more comfortable
Re: Sitka Spruce ?
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2010 6:02 pm
by wildbill
tippie53 wrote:that would make it more comfortable
As always...thanks for the great advice John !!!!
I will give you a ring when I get ready for you to put the kit together for me.
Take it easy
Bill