I have been over your bracing pictures many, many, many.... ... many times. More than any other luthier's work. I can't say that I 'get it' completely. I would need to do some experimentation (hopefully this year) to get a better grasp of how much give and take will do sound wise. Mind you I used to make balsa airplanes and see things on a structural level and get an idea what is going on stress wise. Humbly I can say that at this point I have more questions than answers.
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Fred
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