I started building this year and now have a few builds under my belt. I am building OM size guitars and I would like my guitars to have a little stronger bass to them. Is there any "secrets" on getting more bass during the voicing?
Travis
Voicing for more bass
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Re: Voicing for more bass
Realistically, you won't be able to get D35 bass out of an OM, but here are some tips.
Use forward shifted 1/4" braces. Don't scallop the X brace but do scallop the tone bars.
Top, .110 max, 1 3/8" plate, 3 7/8" sound hole.
Do the joinery with great care, the cleaner the fit the closer you are to your goal.
Use forward shifted 1/4" braces. Don't scallop the X brace but do scallop the tone bars.
Top, .110 max, 1 3/8" plate, 3 7/8" sound hole.
Do the joinery with great care, the cleaner the fit the closer you are to your goal.
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: Voicing for more bass
John,
Thanks for the reply, I will try your recommendations.
Travis
Thanks for the reply, I will try your recommendations.
Travis