With six photos. Bourgeois discovered that there is no way to know, and that guitar experts are forced to guess. Steve Grimes A noted maker of archtop guitars offers a detailed description of the method he uses to adjust the tone of his instruments during the carving process. He finds he is willing to sacrifice a little volume in order to attain a precise tonal character. This portion of the series deals with the soundboard, or belly, of the lute, including the braces and rosette.
Many drawings illustrate the shape and thickness of historical lute tops.
This is the third of 19 installments. It is not intended to furnish a complete visual statement, but should be used in conjunction with the text to build an instrument. The warning above applies here, also. This plan should be used with the text. A shop safety reminder for the experienced craftsperson.