Had to Increase Maple Top Width on Custom Order

[GodOfRhythm]

Re: Had to Increase Maple Top Width on Custom Orde

That is one awesome colour/topped guitar! I can't wait to see it, once that comes out! [img]/images/graemlins/drool2.gif[/img]

[shredmonster]

Re: Had to Increase Maple Top Width on Custom Orde

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That is one awesome colour/topped guitar! I can't wait to see it, once that comes out! [img]/images/graemlins/drool2.gif[/img]

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Yeah I will post pics when I get it. Suppose to be July.

[Matt Crooks]

Re: Had to Increase Maple Top Width on Custom Orde

One of my custom shop Rhoads has a 3/4" maple top for this reason as well. It is has mahogany body and neck and it is not as bright as my alder bodied, maple necked guitar.

[pro-fusion]

Re: Had to Increase Maple Top Width on Custom Orde

I think 3/4" is kind of the traditional thickness, going back to the Les Paul. Of course, the arching on the LP top isn't as dramatic, so only the very center of the top is 3/4". Either way, I don't think you'll have a problem--in fact, as long as the mahogany body is standard thickness, the extra maple will probably help your attack and punch, and it shouldn't be too bright.