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Bracing for 9-string
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 3:37 pm
by nehsgolfer
I've gotten started on a 9-string jumbo patterned after the Taylor 35th anniversary model. Does anyone know FOR SURE how the top is braced on their model?? Scalloped or not? Extra tone bar?? Anything else.
I can't get Taylor to tell me anything.
Thanks
Harold
Re: Bracing for 9-string
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 5:43 pm
by darren
"The XXXV-9 features a GS body shape with Tropical mahogany back and sides, a Sitka spruce top, and Taylor's Standard II soundboard bracing. " (
http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2009/09/ ... -9-string/)
Whatever 'Standard II soundboard bracing' means, that's what they did. (
www.taylorguitars.com/guitars/acoustic/features/bracing) Sounds like they're not saying if they made any other changes.
Only 35 of those were made? that's crazy.
Re: Bracing for 9-string
Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 11:54 am
by nehsgolfer
FYI to anyone who might be interested in this in the future. Taylor finally gave me an answer concerning the bracing on their 9-string. It is Standard II 12-string bracing which means they are not scalloped but are moved forward toward the hole and there is a relief groove around the edge.
Re: Bracing for 9-string
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:13 pm
by nehsgolfer
Ok, since I have found out about Taylor's bracing, I have some questions concerning the bracing and other things on the 9-string I am working on. I Scalloped the braces somewhat-not much. The neck I have is a six string neck from KMG and the bridge is a six string bridge. Will all this work for a 9-string???