Ahhhh...that is the inner mold which supports the bent sides until the top is on.
Most luthiers use outside molds. I think Larry uses the inner mold for simplicity and it allows him to make sure the sides are relaxed.
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Ideal GAS Law
If
G = The ideal number of guitars
C = Your current number of guitars
then
G = C+1
Last edited by OddManOut; 03-19-2016 at 08:06 PM.
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