[Ruben E garcia]

Originally Posted by Arnold Schnitzer

Ruben, most luthiers agree that patches with straight edges that parallel the grain lines are not the best idea. There is a good deal of strength along this line, which can contribute to forming a new crack. Hope this is helpful.

I did not think about that, I have seem many repairs made this way, its does make sence that an
straight grain patch can cause problems, in this case the patch is being feather in all 4 the edges, and its also small.
I suppose next time that If I do an square patch make sure it doesnt align with the grain, or make it oval.

Arnold! Any advise on the bass bar placement ???