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[quote="Pat Foster"]For me, a more relevant question might be, "How has luthiering affected your bank account?"

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You just hit the nail on the head.

Agree, 100% Domestic!!! There are plenty of woods domestically to make fine string instrument, guitars. A man's domestic is another 's exotic. Tropical woods offer fine choices and veriety but theirs popularity is due to the ability to supply manufactures with large quantity as demanded, and cheap. ...

Arching top and back is a must. Though, less arch for the top is prefer to allow top movement. More arch to the back than the top is usually done since the back contribute less to the sound performance, but enhance internal air volume, thus, enhance the bass .

Hi, I'm glad to be connected to people of similar passion. I've been milling local woods and make classical guitars for the past five year. Acoustic guitar is what I'm aiming to making next, since, the local woods are excellent alternative choice. Looking forward to comments and discussion in the bu...