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The forest that shapes the sound to come…

Corner to corner

Some work to add a lining on the side, back side.

Is there a difference between “gluing a brace to the back” vs. “gluing the back to a brace”? For my part, I’d say that in general, depending on the method used, yes. I prefer the second, which allows the back to mold to the profile of the brace, and keeps the brace undeformed (stressed).

Recent videos of guitarist Blaise Laflamme

Recent videos of my friend guitarist Blaise Laflamme, playing his 2022 spruce top and Brazilian rosewood guitar. Blaise regularly posts videos on his youtube channel of pieces by contemporary composers. His channel: Blaise Laflamme – YouTube Bonne écoute ! Morgenlicht – Marianne Vedral Time Never Comes – Wolfgang Vedral Cry for the Angels – Wolfgang