BR Ukuleles
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In another thread there was a bit of discussion going on about arching plates and their effect. So not to hijack that thread any more we can start one devoted to the how and why's of bracing patterns and methods.
Shaping the top and back and even how the sides are built effect the tone and projection you will achieve with an instrument. The combinations are virtually limitless. And I'm afraid than none of us will have enough years left to figure out what works best for us, as there is always the possibility of improvement. It's why I'm so addicted to this craft.
Anyway, to get the ball rolling, there is some good reading at the University of New South Wales.
Some other good work has been done by Ervin Somogyi. You may be able to find some Youtube videos though much of what he has to say is rather cryptic. He does also have 2 books available called "The Responsive Guitar" and "Building the Responsive Guitar." There is also a DVD along the same lines. I've got all of them, and they are a great read with lots of info to digest.
Shaping the top and back and even how the sides are built effect the tone and projection you will achieve with an instrument. The combinations are virtually limitless. And I'm afraid than none of us will have enough years left to figure out what works best for us, as there is always the possibility of improvement. It's why I'm so addicted to this craft.
Anyway, to get the ball rolling, there is some good reading at the University of New South Wales.
Some other good work has been done by Ervin Somogyi. You may be able to find some Youtube videos though much of what he has to say is rather cryptic. He does also have 2 books available called "The Responsive Guitar" and "Building the Responsive Guitar." There is also a DVD along the same lines. I've got all of them, and they are a great read with lots of info to digest.