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Old 04-21-2021, 12:48 PM
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Default Back of guitar has a belly. No belly on top of guitar

So I just realized the back wood if my guitar has a bulge while the top wood is straight. Is this normal and if not, suggestions? Thanks.
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The back of your guitar is arched. The back of most steel string guitars are arched.

Your top probably is too, just not as much.
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The back of your guitar is arched. The back of most steel string guitars are arched.

Your top probably is too, just not as much.
Thanks! This is a relief.
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Thanks! This is a relief.
No, the relief is in the neck.


Sorry, just had to....
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No, the relief is in the neck.


Sorry, just had to....
Lol! You only said what I was thinking.
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No, the relief is in the neck.


Sorry, just had to....
Doh! beat me to it!
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Backs are arched to allow for some shrinkage without cracking.

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