>What are the arguments for and against cutting a bridge out of solid stock >versus making a laminated one. Good arguments, or just arguments? In practice, both work just fine - even if the laminations are horizontal. My major concerns would be getting a good scarf joint in the solid bridge, and a good cap on either type. >I know part of the traditional argument is >the transmission of different frequencies through different hardenesses and >directions of grain. It seems that some bridges were made of combinations >of maple and oak veneer to accommodate this particular need. Any truth to >that? > >David Love It's true, that is part of the traditional argument. In practice, I'd be truly amazed if anyone by any measuring means could tell the difference in performance. I always figured the alternating species laminations were to make the veneer stack easier to bend, but that didn't seem a sexy enough reason. I don't know for sure. Ron N
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