Buttressed Arch. Question for Ron N.

[Ron Nossaman]

>     Absolutely. I routinely add bracing to the straight side, and
>     particularly to the belly rail (mass too, here).
> 
>   /_Meaning a brace coming off the brace closet to the spine.  I like this_/

Right, usually under the end of the new cutoff bar, which also 
braces the rim.


>     It doesn't do
>     the slightest thing for crown, but it raises the impedance of
>     the rim and belly rail so it absorbs less of the soundboard's
>     energy, improving tone and sustain.
> 
>   /_So a heavier wood would be a better choice than say spruce. 

You bet it would. For the mass, rather than for the strength 
as most assume.


> If I 
> recall it was Overs who was laminating his belly beams with hard wood. 
> Cool stuff.  Fire up the saw._/
> /__/ 
> /_ _Dale/

Way cool. Lots of fun!

Ron N