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Q&A | Aluminum Bridge Plates, Bending Solid Linings, Fretboard Radii for Acoustics, "The Tree" Mahogany, and More!

Author
Eric Schaefer
Published
Sun 26 Nov 2023
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In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!
Topics/Questions:
- Flattening the top radius in the upper bout to glue the fretboard tongue
- Bending solid linings or laminating solid linings
- What is the lowest fretboard radius used for acoustic guitars?
- Bosch Colt trim routers
- The story of "The Tree" mahogany
- Measuring top deflection
- Countersinking tuners
- Stainless steel frets
- Aluminum bridge plates

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