I have been asked to make a 12 string acoustic guitar and I thought that I would try to use falcate braces. Other than making sure the braces handle the load my main concern is using a 12 string pin less bridge; I do not want to try to place the large pin holes between the braces. I saw a picture of a Paul Woolson 12 string bridge that sort of followed a SS bridge design from Jeff Elliott. I think this design has pin holes as well but I think I can space them correctly. Is there any one on the forum who has an experience trying to make a 12 string falcate braced guitar or is willing to offer advise.
12 String SS Falcate braced guitar.
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Re: 12 String SS Falcate braced guitar.
Hi John,
No experience but have you seen this article?
http://www.doolinguitars.com/articles/bridgejigs/
No experience but have you seen this article?
http://www.doolinguitars.com/articles/bridgejigs/
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Re: 12 String SS Falcate braced guitar.
Have you thought of putting two strings to a peg?
Re: 12 String SS Falcate braced guitar.
John,
I have sent you a PM about design of falcate bracing for a 12 string
I have sent you a PM about design of falcate bracing for a 12 string
Richard
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Re: 12 String SS Falcate braced guitar.
Thanks all for the information. I pulled the article on the pinless design and construction. Two strings per pin looks very interesting and would work well in a falcate. I found the posts describing that design.
Richard thank you for your help and offer.
John
Richard thank you for your help and offer.
John
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