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Old 05-22-2015, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ewh2 View Post
Incredible work and pictures as per usual Mark.

3.25lbs is incredibly light! I've come across a few nylon strings around that weight but none of them have had truss rods which must add to the mass.

Would it be possible to ask what the height of the bridge on the nylon string crossover is? I'm intrigued whether it is low like a flamenco or a bit higher like a classical.
Thanks ewh2,

Yes, it is very light. Koa and cedar are light to begin with. Also,
I save a lot of weight with the way I do lattice bracing on the back. A couple other places are the light weight tuner pegs and overall it is lightly built.

Since this a nylon crossover meant to fit a steel guitar players sensibilities the strings are set at 1/2 inch off the soundboard. Higher than a flamenco, lower than a classic, typical of a steel string.

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