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Old 11-03-2018, 10:09 AM
charles Tauber charles Tauber is offline
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Originally Posted by FPerezRoig View Post
What do you think about this bridge plate ?
I'd probably make it a little smaller, closer to 2".

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The 00-21 is somewhat smaller than the 000, will it be still safe to use single braces?
Probably. If you are more comfortable with two, make them short. I was shocked at how small (short) the two side braces were on a small Martin I examined not too long ago.

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Originally Posted by mirwa View Post
I have seen many guitars with top mount strings that have no bridgeplates at all and these play extremely well.
Which speaks to the fact that there are many viable ways/arrangements that can be used to make a good instrument.

My suggestions were aimed at the traditional bracing arrangement the OP is using.
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