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Permalink Reply by Bama Hound on October 5, 2015 at 5:30am

What  ain't to love  about that ? I think it makes  a statement.One thing you should  rethink  is,how  much  corner  protection  is  offered  by burned  box corner or the amount of  sound that comes from a burned sound hole? Mix real holes with the features.Just  because  you can, doesn't  mean  you should. Just my humble opinion.You are on to something .

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Permalink Reply by Steve Robbins on October 5, 2015 at 6:17am

hmmm... so you think the sound trough burned hole may be different than sounds through drilled holes?

Thanks,

Steve

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Permalink Reply by Bama Hound on October 5, 2015 at 12:56pm

I can only see black on the surface.It is  a photo subject to interpretation..If they are holes and the  box  interior is painted black then I give you an "A" for  detail. That was what I see.I say again ,what  ain't there to love ? JMHO

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Permalink Reply by Steve Robbins on October 6, 2015 at 2:16am

OK... now I see where you're coming from.  I agree, by looking at the photos it does appear that the holes may be etched/burned into the wood surface. As you later suspected, the holes are cut all the way through and the inside of the box is painted black.

I truly appreciate the kind words.

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Permalink Reply by Bama Hound on October 6, 2015 at 5:24am

       I think the pattern of the holes helps make the overall look of the box. It helps frame the central character in the center, I wouldn't change the pattern, but you may try to cut some of the holes through and just etching/burning some.It definitely makes a difference in the tone. The top vibrates and it makes a difference in the size and placement of the holes. The actual mechanics of it is a science.There are folks on here who know far better than I. The placement and size in relationship to the edge affects the treble and bass. You got a look going, Some people will buy for a wall hanger,some want it to play.Stay at it. 

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Permalink Reply by Steve Robbins on October 6, 2015 at 5:58am

Thanks Bama!!! Funny thing... That was going to be a question that I was going to post on the forum soon. I was hopping to learn more about sound hole placement, quantity and size... because I don't have a clue about what I'm doing regarding sound holes.

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Permalink Reply by Bama Hound on October 7, 2015 at 4:00am

Steve, there has been quite a bit posted on sound holes. Search box in top right corner of the page should put you on some good stuff. I am telling you it does matter.The closer you are to the edges offers a mechanical damper. The bigger the hole offers more treble, thinner slits toward the middle enhance bass. This is really kind of generalizations, just mull the thoughts around in your head.Also search "f" holes to get results. Nah! I ain't pulling your leg or any other appendages. (;-D)

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Permalink Reply by Steve Robbins on October 7, 2015 at 4:17am

Thanks man!!!

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Permalink Reply by John Sawyer on October 5, 2015 at 3:42pm

I doubt you'd hear any difference...  I think the Hound was referring to the illusion that the holes are just etched in the surface... from your earlier pics, they go through... I'm sure it sounds great!

Did you end up reinforcing the box?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Robbins on October 6, 2015 at 2:22am

I did reinforce the box. I have 1/2" square dowels running along all corners. The neck/heel is built up inside the box so that I can attached the box to the neck from the front and back of the box. It is very solid.

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Permalink Reply by John Sawyer on October 5, 2015 at 3:40pm

Looks great!

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Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on October 5, 2015 at 9:47pm

Look's good, I like the headstock shape too.

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