hoji
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Second time building with a western red cedar top, and again disappointing results. The first time was a tenor a couple years ago, and is (I think) too thin, - loud, punchy, boomy, not much sustain. This time, a soprano, and I went a bit thicker (.075 - .08 inch). But this one sounds pretty bad as well - tinny, "poppy" like a banjo, and no depth. Tried all types of strings, nothing sounds good on it. My best guess is either it's too thick (the tinny, shallowness) or possibly under - braced ( the pop). What's the deal with this wood? Do you just have to brace it heavily to get it stiff enough? And thinner?