I have recently devised a new design where the transverse braces north and south of the sound hole are arched to allow the lattice bracing to extend into the upper bout. As the sound of the guitar is mainly radiated from it’s vibrating surface then permitting this vibrating surface to extend upwards into the upper bout will allow the guitar to generate more volume.
I have pared this new bracing design with a double top and an ultra lightweight bridge and initial frequency spectrum tests show an improvement in the standard lattice braced double top… which in itself is a marked improvement on a fan braced top and produces a powerful and sweet tone with remarkable sustain.
I am in the latter stages of the build getting ready to fix the fingerboard and finalising the carve of the neck.
Last changed: Oct 31, 2015 at 7:21 am