Aadi -> Built a Hauser, now a blanca! (Questions) (Mar. 30 2009 13:40:57)
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I've had much trouble getting technical information on flamenco guitars so I need some aid. Bogdanovich's and Cumpiano's books were very helpful with the Hauser but I haven't found anything similar about flamenco guitars. I have Courtnall's 1933 Hernandez plan but it lacks details. So here's some questions: (1) Should I use highest grade (perfectly quartersawn, tightest grain, most rigid) spruce for the top or is it better to use a somewhat lower grade, less rigid top to dampen sustain? (2) I intend to dome the bridge area as I did on the Hauser, for durability, but I read somewhere that flamenco backs are normally left flat. Is this true? (3) On the Hauser I used reverse kerfing to stiffen the sides. Keeping in mind the general goal of building a guitar with a low-sustain flamenco tone, should I instead use standard kerfing or maybe even tantalones on the blanca? Also, are flamenco backs traditionally lined with a solid basswood strip as are classicals? I'm sure I'll think of more questions when I start building. Thanks for the help!
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