Not that it would lighten it all that much, but perhaps consider creating another sound port at the lower scooped area. Taylor has done this on some models with a scooped area. Their port is quite small...you could start small then increase as good tone allows. Maybe you could also do Ryan-esque flute soundholes along the lower upper bout. Just some thoughts.
__________________
Tom
'21 Martin D-18 Standard | '02 Taylor 814c | '18 Taylor 214ceDLX | '18 Taylor 150e-12 | '78 Ibanez Dread (First acoustic) | '08 CA Cargo | '02 Fender Strat American '57 RI
My original songs
|