To regraduate or not...

[Arnold Schnitzer]

I agree with Ken on everything he said above, except that I don't like the idea of leaving the bass bar intact. I think the bass bar sitting on a hump can deter the vibrations you want to hear (bottom). Fitting a new bass bar is hard work, but worth it. You will also then have the option of siting it where it will do the most good.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Arnold Schnitzer

I agree with Ken on everything he said above, except that I don't like the idea of leaving the bass bar intact. I think the bass bar sitting on a hump can deter the vibrations you want to hear (bottom). Fitting a new bass bar is hard work, but worth it. You will also then have the option of siting it where it will do the most good.

Well, that being the case, how would you explain the Top sinking on that so called Maggini when it was re-worked to look more normal rather than left original as the maker intended?

I think I know the answer to that BUT, since you have a slightly different opinion of this 'platform' theory, I will let 'Maestro Schnitzer' respond with his rebuttal.

Maybe on this Romanian project it would be more cost effective NOT to Spring for a new 'Bar.. PUN intended.... Arnold? You're up..

[Arnold Schnitzer]

You gave it away, Mr. Smith. If one thins the top plate, then springs the bass bar, there lies a recipe for disaster. Then to compound the problem, if one sets the neck in such a way as to require a bridge nearing 8" (21cm) high, the future is certain. That top plate is toast!

Any situation alluded to herein is purely fictional.