maximum thickness of back - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T15:14:37Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/maximum-thickness-of-back?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A27446&feed=yes&xn_auth=nothanks i think you are right…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-03-19:2177249:Comment:274462010-03-19T15:44:14.215ZHappy Builderhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/HappyBuilder
thanks i think you are right<br />
the gr8 sounding ones should set the standard<br />
i will go with 2.5 mm to 3 mm<br />
rgds
thanks i think you are right<br />
the gr8 sounding ones should set the standard<br />
i will go with 2.5 mm to 3 mm<br />
rgds A thinner, more flexible back…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-03-19:2177249:Comment:274362010-03-19T14:44:40.572ZFrank Fordhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/FrankFord
A thinner, more flexible back can add substantially to the bass response and "fullness" of tone. If you doubt that, sit down with a good guitar, and strum some full chords holding the guitar back against your gut, then hold it so you don't touch the back at all.<br />
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That said, Martin is always a good standard to examine.<br />
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Back thickness of modern D-28 is just under 3 mm, including the finish, or .117"<br />
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I just measured a truly great 1937 D-28 that's on my bench right now - its back is 2.5 - 2.6 mm,…
A thinner, more flexible back can add substantially to the bass response and "fullness" of tone. If you doubt that, sit down with a good guitar, and strum some full chords holding the guitar back against your gut, then hold it so you don't touch the back at all.<br />
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That said, Martin is always a good standard to examine.<br />
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Back thickness of modern D-28 is just under 3 mm, including the finish, or .117"<br />
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I just measured a truly great 1937 D-28 that's on my bench right now - its back is 2.5 - 2.6 mm, or very close to 0.100" thick thicker braces i believe add…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-03-19:2177249:Comment:274302010-03-19T13:02:10.363ZFRANKhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PAUL
thicker braces i believe add more treble. Sound hole makes a difference also ?A thicker back hmm cant answer that try it and tell please
thicker braces i believe add more treble. Sound hole makes a difference also ?A thicker back hmm cant answer that try it and tell please when you say that it wont vib…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-03-19:2177249:Comment:274102010-03-19T06:08:46.660ZHappy Builderhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/HappyBuilder
when you say that it wont vibrate much will it only reduce volume or any other problems will occur
when you say that it wont vibrate much will it only reduce volume or any other problems will occur thanks heavy is not a problem…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-03-19:2177249:Comment:274082010-03-19T06:04:05.483ZHappy Builderhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/HappyBuilder
thanks heavy is not a problem but will there be other problems --- some say back has to reflect others say back has to resonate --- or is it both --- any idea what would be the effect on sound
thanks heavy is not a problem but will there be other problems --- some say back has to reflect others say back has to resonate --- or is it both --- any idea what would be the effect on sound 4mm is very thick; 2.5 is mor…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-03-16:2177249:Comment:273172010-03-16T18:19:22.843ZGreg Mirkenhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/GregMirken
4mm is very thick; 2.5 is more like it. The back is part of the sound producing system and a back that heavy isn't going to vibrate much.
4mm is very thick; 2.5 is more like it. The back is part of the sound producing system and a back that heavy isn't going to vibrate much. I only build electric instrum…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2010-03-16:2177249:Comment:273122010-03-16T17:22:55.248ZPierre-Antoine Roironhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PierreAntoineRoiron
I only build electric instruments, but when I have to repair backs or sides, I usually use the same thickness ass the rest of the part I'm repairing. And all I've seen is always between 1.5mm and 2.5mm.<br />
I don't see why a 4mm back wouldn't do the job (as long as you make it almost flat)... but it would be somewhat heavy, isn't it? For a top it would be too stiff and for sides maybe a bit difficult to bend.
I only build electric instruments, but when I have to repair backs or sides, I usually use the same thickness ass the rest of the part I'm repairing. And all I've seen is always between 1.5mm and 2.5mm.<br />
I don't see why a 4mm back wouldn't do the job (as long as you make it almost flat)... but it would be somewhat heavy, isn't it? For a top it would be too stiff and for sides maybe a bit difficult to bend.