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So, best way to remove? Hot iron on top+, heat gun or just heat gun + some water? It's all hide- glue.

I'm thinking...all need to be replaced...

Ok. Found It It's actually not looking too baaaad. Maybe I can keep the X but the rest( braces) don't look so hot. I'll upload pics in a few days.
Measurements: lower bout: 15.25"
Length: 20.75"

Cool thx

I've seen some vids on Pernambuco guitars. Wondering,if one could find a source how much a Dred size set would cost?

So what does the PMTE shim do?

Also, If I buy Adi tops, whom do (you) recommend for highest .density tops ( IYO) of course.

No never heard of density measurements. I'll be lucky to get done with what I've got. It's adi and Carpathian although now I'm going strictly Adi tops.

Ok. I would post a pic and dimensions when I dig it out of storage.
It's a Carpathian top with adi braces. I can get thickness of braces etc.

I was thinking about laminating more bracewood but I think it would kill the tone. Im a tone nut.

It's an old build, closer to a jumbo than a Dred. I'm pretty sure theyre too thin. It's just Top and Sides. No back. But I think the top is dished also

Ok I don't quite get the " bracket" thing.??
I use hide glue, is this easy to scrape off? Probably heat gun it?

My first build was probably too thin on the X braces. Big Question- ugh. Any practical way to :
thicken ( add??) More volume to the X braces or..,
Replace X braces without removing the top? They go under the kerfling.

Ok thanks.

I have an old Washburn ( 1920s) that I am replacing the freatboard on plus neck reset. It's in 3 pieces. I'm not sure if I need to set neck to body (neck angle) first or glue fretboard to neck first?. (No truss rod just a rectangular neck rod.) Pics soon.)

The 'scoop' in the top can be done by using a strip of parchment, (GAL plans) The parchment shrinks, causing a 'dome' or at least negative tension.
There is a baroque guitar forum here:

http://earlyguitar.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

Ok, thanks

Ah, good, ok, thanks. About how much on a 25.7 scale, will it bow?

I think I would rather pre-fret my Martin second fretboard, the first 7 frets or so. I've read luthiers doing this successfully, or that it may bend one way, or? Any issues to look for?

Ok, thanks, that looks doable.

Ah, looks like most people use a table saw to cut the file slot.