Geoff Kewell
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I am building an archtop uke based on the shape of a Hofner Senator guitar. The top, (spruce), and back, (maple) are both carved to shape on the outside. The insides are carved out to approximately 3mm thick.
My question is: how thin should I go?
As I understand it, the thinner they are, the more they will 'ring'. Am I right? I've looked at numerous YouTube vids but the more I look, the less I understand the Black Art of Tap Tuning!
Also, is the centre glue joint going to be compromised? If so, should I put a cross-grain strip over the joint?
Your thoughts on these questions will be appreciated.
Geoff Kewell.
My question is: how thin should I go?
As I understand it, the thinner they are, the more they will 'ring'. Am I right? I've looked at numerous YouTube vids but the more I look, the less I understand the Black Art of Tap Tuning!
Also, is the centre glue joint going to be compromised? If so, should I put a cross-grain strip over the joint?
Your thoughts on these questions will be appreciated.
Geoff Kewell.