8 3/8 4 15/16
They have arrived. Looks like very, very good wood. I'm happy as a clam.
The sides are 4 15/16" and the backs are 8 3/8". If it becomes a dreadnought, it'll have to be without much trimming of the sides. They're right at tolerance, 1/16 over at the back end, and the back will give me 16 3/4, with plenty of room. Marvelous rippling thru the entire set. It's gonna be a good one if I don't hose it. Just hate to have to wait. There's 2 to get built before doing this one. But it'll give me time and experience so it should be a better build than the first 3.
I'm excited even if it's going to be sitting around a while.
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