Re: Thoughts about Cedar tops. . . .


<JimLowther@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Greetings!

I really like the sound of a guitar with a Cedar top. I like the
quick response for fingerpicking. However, I really do not like the
softness of the wood and the nicks and marring that seems to come too
quickly and easily.

I have been toying in my mind about a two ply top--basically a
quatersawn Cedar top with a (much harder) veneer cap. Any thoughts
how well or how poorly this would work? I would expect the veneer to
also be quartered, and a good sound radiator such as Spruce, but maybe
even a hardwood (Mahogany, Koa, Butternut, Yellowheart come to mind).

Okay, is this idea competely off the wall, or does it have some merit?

Best wishes,

Dr. Jim Lowther


I wouldn't contemplate it, because you end up with a plywood top, as Tom
said. Whatever advantages cedar has will very likely be lost by glueing a
heavier cap to it. Plus you would need to find someone who can
**competently** do it. For that kind of $ I would be finding a good luthier
and getting Engelmann, which also has a good reputation for fingerpicking,
or whatever he/she advises.

Tony D


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