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Permalink Reply by Christopher G Daniels on January 2, 2019 at 12:49pm

There's a good possibility I could be totally wrong about diminishing returns with the soundboard. In that spirit, I found Kasha/Schneider Soundboard Bracing Theory which is being put into practice at Makaio Ukuleles, which are handmade in Sydney, Australia by Matt Blacka. I think multiple posters here will at least be curious about Kasha bracing.

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on January 2, 2019 at 1:53pm

Hi Christopher, yes the top of the instrument is the most important component, but don't discount the back of the instrument, it's very important too.

if Gordon was to thin the back/bottom (used to be the top) he would get even better performance. Also, soundholes in the sides would aid in the volume directed at the player, but not project equally as well to the listener out front.

Glad y'all thinking about this subject.

Taff

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Permalink Reply by gordon barnes on January 2, 2019 at 2:17pm

How about this, guys.  I find another maduro box.  Since the bottom of the box is thin, generating the idea of inverting the box,  I wonder about  using 2 box bottoms, each with thin, but seemingly solid top-bottoms.  Sides and ends are very dense 1/4-5/16 wood.  I plan to dowel these due to no dove tailing.  Glued dowels add tremendous strength.  CBG would be a little chunkey but so am I.  Inside volume would be roomy for neck bracing.  Sides would be 3 and 3/4 , plenty of room for side sound holes.  I think you guys may be onto something!    thanks,  Gordon   (mud lizzard lou)

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