Cut and finished a new lid. This one is 1/4 Luan plywood, so shouldn't have the strength issue. The finish doesn't quite have the same color as the rest of the box, but it's close (Minwax Sedona Red stain). I threw some old strings on it and it has a nice crisp tone, much louder than I anticipated, then took it back apart to shoot some lacquer on it.
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Cut and finished a new lid. This one is 1/4 Luan plywood, so shouldn't have the strength issue. The finish doesn't quite have the same color as the rest of the box, but it's close (Minwax Sedona Red stain). I threw some old strings on it and it has a nice crisp tone, much louder than I anticipated, then took it back apart to shoot some lacquer on it.
I'll string it up for good tomorrow.