I usually brace each corner then down the middle.
Then I started thinking about cross bracing and maybe it's overkill
Any pics or like ideas on this topic?

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Sometimes I think I get a little carried away in the bracing department. But I figure the more solid the box is the less string vibration will be lost, resulting in more sustain.http://bscbg.com/ 

Just an opinion,others may have different experiences,but i've found that any top that clearly compresses under load will be helped enormously by simply adding a light bracing under the bridge area.If you picture it,a bowed top is already pre loaded downwards,and has little capacity to move upward

Bracing on a dog bowl reso (no through neck) and a fan strutted flat sound board ( 6x6 strip )

Thanks Wayfinder,I'll now be strutting about telling people I've been certified

I also brace the corners.  That's as far as I take it.  The boxes I use are of light construction

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