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Old 02-28-2009, 09:49 PM
Twelvefret Twelvefret is offline
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Pre war bracing is also what Martin uses on its Marquis, Golden Era and Authentic models as well as select signature models and limited editions, i.e. it is very popular... my 3 go to Martins all have pre war bracing, so it appeals to my old ears.
This is not accurate information. The GE does not have the same braces as the Authentic or the pre war Martins

The Authentic has braces that are pre-war shape in width and height. The GE does not and are taller and more narrow.
The Authentic does not have a popsicle brace. The first GE had a Sitka top and no popsicle brace, but the modern GE has a popsicle brace.
The Authentic has "tucked" braces I think.

I also think that the bridge plate is the same size as the bridge in the Authentic, but in the GE the bridge is larger than the plate.

Most people are not aware that the actual shape of the Authentic is inconsistent with the pre war box. I used to have some photos that show this.
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