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by Beth Mayer
Sat Jun 21, 2014 9:51 pm
Forum: Bowed Stringed Instruments and Bows
Topic: Violin rib thickness....why?
Replies: 19
Views: 34150

Re: Violin rib thickness....why?

Wow, thanks for that, John!
by Beth Mayer
Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:33 am
Forum: Ukuleles
Topic: Here's a cigar box uke I just finished
Replies: 7
Views: 11703

Re: Here's a cigar box uke I just finished

Love it. How is it braced?
by Beth Mayer
Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: Flat-Top Acoustic Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: bracing
Replies: 11
Views: 8283

Re: bracing

For steel string I radius all but the center 3"" to 50 degrees (center part where FB will be is flat) and my top is 30 degrees.
by Beth Mayer
Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:10 am
Forum: Bowed Stringed Instruments and Bows
Topic: Violin rib thickness....why?
Replies: 19
Views: 34150

Re: Violin rib thickness....why?

Hi Guys, I'm resurrecting this thread in case anyone is still subscribed to it. I'm new here and a hobbyist guitar maker who is researching before starting a violin build (will be my first). The last entry mentioned "cold bending" the ribs. Can anyone explain this process to me? Even as th...

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