RobF -> RE: How to loosen a top? (Oct. 2 2019 16:10:36)
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Hi Tom, I posted my caution because I had mentioned how removing some wood from the bridge of a guitar I made may have contributed to an improvement in its sound. I don’t want people to assume that doing something like that is always going to lead to a positive result. I think everyone will agree that altering the dimensions of any element of the soundbox, such as the braces, can have an impact on the tone. I was just cautioning that this should not be done blindly, and I would argue that anyone but the original maker is operating with a handicap. To my mind, there is a distinction to be made between a necessary repair, on the one hand, and an alteration made at the owner’s request in hopes of “improving” the tone or playability of a healthy instrument, on the other. Even repairs like eliminating wolf notes should be approached with caution if the owner and repair person are not aware of how long the condition has existed. And even then, I feel it’s best to try to elicit the change through material addition, if possible, as the alteration can be removed at a future date if need be. Of course, the owner can do what they desire with their property but, to me, altering another maker’s work solely with an eye to improvement is lacking in respect for their art, if not an act of outright vandalism. And I feel this to be the case even if the changes result in what the owner and repair-person consider to be an improvement. But, this thread had turned towards celebrating Jason’s achievement, and you should be concentrating on recovering your health. All is in peace, and we can always pick this discussion up later when you’re feeling better.
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