New Chasson Nylon String

[harvl]

btw ... I really like the raised maple on the headstock

[Kent Chasson]

Originally Posted by LEARNINGAGAIN

KENT,

Wenge and Euro Spruce--what a great combination...actually I noticed the different back bracing for the nylon versus your bracing for a steel string. Any insight as to why the difference and how each might sound with the other (if that makes sense)

Ah, thought you might notice the wood combo.

As for back bracing, are talking about the lattice I sometimes use on the back?

[Kent Chasson]

Originally Posted by Tim McKnight

You could always laminate it

Originally Posted by harvl

That would make it stronger... but then maybe not.... or perhaps it would... well no probably not... but maybe...

Clearly some testing is in order and I'll get right on on it......

For those that don't get the reference, trust me, you're better off. Just some of us obsessive builders obsessing.

[Kent Chasson]

Got this one finished up. Three things to say. I love the headstock. I hate french polishing. The owner is happy.

[Kent Chasson]

Originally Posted by WaddyT

Beautiful, overall. I still think the headstock is a bit fragile. They aren't supposed to fall, but I've seen a lot of classicals with big dings in the top edge of the headstock. That said, I love the look.

Waddy, in going over this again, I think it is stronger than it looks but I went ahead and put in some carbon fiber reinforcement and an ebony back strap. Hope it never gets tested.

[racman]

That is just beautiful Kent!!