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3 vs 2 piece back
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 9:31 am
by jartzh
If I am harvesting my own wood then it seems the biggest problem is finding a wide enough piece for a 2 piece back. so wouldnt a 3 piece be easier?
If so then why are most handmade guitars 3 piece?
Re: 3 vs 2 piece back
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 10:05 am
by johnnparchem
jartzh wrote: ... If so then why are most handmade guitars 3 piece?
Are they? Although I do see three piece backs.
Re: 3 vs 2 piece back
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:53 pm
by jartzh
whoops, meant to ask "why aren't they all 3 piece?"
Re: 3 vs 2 piece back
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 5:53 pm
by tippie53
First off , if the tree was small you will have to make it with what you have. When I look for wood I would use a tree under 24in Till you trim the heart and sap you have about 8 inches. You also need proper seasoned wood, too green and you will have a nightmare.
can you send pictures ? I have done a few local woods , sycamore , walnut , cherry and catalpa.