Woodsong Bevel tops

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kelley71
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Woodsong Bevel tops

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Hi all,

I came across this guitar company while researching zero glide nuts. They have a different take on this ergo top. There is no bevel. It looks like they bent it.

http://www.woodsongguitars.com/specs/w/ ... -Glide-Top

Wouldn't this change your tone with that level of bend on a soundboard? What do you guys think? It looks great for playability but from the videos I have not been impressed with the sound.


Best regards,

Michael
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The bevel is in fact an arch in the top. Yes that will change the way the top gets loaded. Also the Zero fret has been around a long time. The bridge doctor bracing also can effect the top and the way it works. I have used them on lower end guitars for top bulges.
I am sure this is a good guitar. I don't know this builder and won't judge his work but I am sure like everyone else it works for him.
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John-Go back to that Woodsong website and look at the models where you see the pricing. These instruments are not from a custom builder. More likely factory Chinese. I'll bet those tops are in fact bent.--Bob
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thanks Bob
your right
this is typical Chinese product . I just saw a few nice pictures. After looking it is product that is mass produced. I wouldn't want one .
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Re: Woodsong Bevel tops

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That looks interesting
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