Jumbo J-200 Guitar- mahogany body- X braced sitka spruce top- Back made and tested with straight across braces first, they were then removed and X braces were applied to the back

 


 
 

 



Data:

Uncarved Braces

1. Chladni

2. Tap Tuning

3. Deflection

Rough Carved Braces

1. Chladni

2. Tap Tuning

3. Deflection

Fully Carved Braces

1. Chladni

2. Tap Tuning

3. Deflection

Top On Rim

1. Chladni

2. Tap Tuning

3. Deflection

Back- Standard Straight Braces

1. Chladni

2. Tap Tuning

3. Deflection

Back- X-Braced

1. Chladni

2. Tap Tuning

3. Deflection

Fully Assembled Body (before body was glued together, two small support braces were added to the X-braced back to eliminate warping)

1. Chladni Top

2. Chladni Back

2. Tap Tuning- Full Body