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Voicing for more bass
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 12:58 pm
by TEK 7289
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
Re: Voicing for more bass
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 3:15 pm
by tippie53
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.
Re: Voicing for more bass
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 12:51 pm
by TEK 7289
John,
Thanks for the reply, I will try your recommendations.
Travis