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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