sequoia
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I adapted a vertical bracing system from Taylor guitars by designer Andy Powers to an ukulele top. Experiments have been ongoing, but encouraging. It is not the killer bracing system to end all bracing systems as I had hoped, but gives a lovely balanced and separated sound. There has been no bridge rotation (yet). In my hands the sustain is really good. Volume a little diminished. I suspect that it needs a little thicker top than I use for traditional fan bracing (75-80). Maybe in the 90 area? We shall see...
Below is my template for your enjoyment and use if you so choose. These dimensions of course are not written in stone and your results, as they say, may vary. Also apologies for the graphic, does not fit on an 8.5 x 11 scanner bed. Oh and the vertical braces go under the transverse brace.
Below is my template for your enjoyment and use if you so choose. These dimensions of course are not written in stone and your results, as they say, may vary. Also apologies for the graphic, does not fit on an 8.5 x 11 scanner bed. Oh and the vertical braces go under the transverse brace.