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Hey Joe...nice to see you building this. Looking forward to watching your progress. Since completing the 12 string, I built a six string as well and really like it. Good luck and have fun!

Joe...I just read your entire thread for the first time. Kudos on attempting such an experiment and comparative build. We've all learned a lot from your effort and excellent tutorial. You might want to contact John How and get his thoughts as well. He's a great guy and I know he'll be happy to help....

Joe...Your documentation of this build is great and I'm really enjoying watching the progress. A ladder-braced guitar is on my "to do" list. As Dave White mentioned elsewhere, "Johnny Cool" AKA John How from Cool, CA has dedicated the past few years to this style and is a good re...

Nice looking work, Z! What are your thicknesses of the top, back and sides? I would agree with Brian about the heavy bracing...I was also thinking that those sides look kinda thick...it could be a camera perspective thing.

Z... I love slope shoulder dreds and yours looks fantastic! Coincidently, I have begun a 12 fret, 12 string SS Dred. I was wondering if you might describe the method in which you laid out your strings at the nut and bridge pins. I am planning a 1.75" nut and 2.30" spacing at the saddle. I ...