Build journal

Process, choices, and craft.

Soundboard bracing

01

Voicing the top

Bracing, stiffness, mass, and the search for a responsive soundboard.

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Tonewood sets

02

Wood selection

Why each set of tonewood changes the voice, weight, and feel of the instrument.

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French polish

03

Finish and final setup

Leveling, buffing, setup work, and the final details before first string-up.

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