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In a message dated 10/18/03 12:10:39 AM, Erwinspiano@aol.com writes:<BR>
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E="3"><B>Glenn ,Yes I have & you are correct. First it's possible to t=
ake measurements around the bolt holes with a wire caliper. 2nd small hole=
s drilled behind the bridge or around the edges & later filled with a to=
othpick is kosher, but why would you wish to do this?</B></FONT><FONT COLOR=
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E="3"><B> I've done this only once & that was to diaphramize a =
very thick board in a Yamaha C-7. I also refinished the board afterwards so =
no big deal. The board was .400 thick in the middle and tonally a bit stingy=
. Thinning it helped to reveal a more lively tone i.e. better sustain.</B></=
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E="3"><B> Regards-Dale</B></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" FACE="Genev=
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You've got me with "why would you want to", I admit to this recurring obsess=
ion to collect data, and that includes soundboards. It is, you're right, aca=
demic only unless you're working on a board in place, but that brings one ot=
her question to mind. If you have a full board ready to install, and you dec=
ide to thin it, how DO you measure your planing progress ?<BR>
regards,<BR>
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