I just completed a guitar using full width linings. Guitar has fewer overtones, clearer sound and less volume to the player. I also used a 1/8 back. I used mesquite for the whole build including the top.
Interesting observation. What are you comparing it to ? Is this the first one you've used with full linings? I'd be wary of drawing conclusions from one sample.
@@chuckmorrison I agree. Part of these observations have to include the use of mesquite for the top. As to the loudness, it's similar to a resonator I built all metal. It projects so it sounds quieter to the player. Regardless I will use full width linings going forward. Thanks for your experiments
I have restricted my double tops (and full width lining) to classical guitars, but I do know people who have made steel string guitars with double tops. I just haven't gotten around to it.
I started out using nomex that is 1.6mm thick and any I get that is larger gets sanded down to that thickness. That gives me leeway to modify the skins depending on the wood being used, between 0.5mm and 0.7mm.
Have you tried snake wood saddles on steel string acoustics? I have a little darker acoustic, and the extra brightness sounds interesting. Always enjoy the topics you cover. Thank you very much
