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Hey Joe (BTW Hey Joe is on my all time favorite 5 songs list...) your geetar is looking great!

I too find the difference after shaving those braces looking much better. Be sure to write something profound on the inside of the top prior to attaching to the rim.

Nice work!

Mr. Z I see some very nice work here and this guitar looks like it's going to be a winner! Nice going!

Brian you are a good man! As I read your post my own thought processes mirrored yours exactly. I too would be inclined to give them a better guitar as you were/are. It's a shame that junk like this guitar is even sold. I agree with Glenn that there are some pretty decent guitars on the market for ve...

Excellent post Grant - Thank You!

I have been wanting to see how you brace a top with the curved braces and now we know.

Also Black spruce sounds like a great top wood and great for braces too.

Thanks for sharing!

Looking great Z! I wanted to suggest a trick that works for me and see if you might find it interesting. Like you I have a Performax as well, great little machines if used as intended. After I thickness the top just before inlaying the wood rosette I leave the machine (Performax) set where it was fo...

Great looking work Z!

Very nice guitar Raymond my friend! You should be very proud!