After about two months of pondering, the guitar I had visioned in my mind had an Engelmann spruce top. This would be an upgrade from the more common Sitka spruce which is most popular for flat-top guitars. Gerry showed me this top which is Western Red Cedar. I rather had made up my mind about the Engelmann top until we tap tested several of the tops on hand in the shop. This cedar top just rang out so I decided to change my mind and give it a try. I just hope it is not too lively, but then again--I think I can hold back just a bit in my attack of the strings to compensate if necessary. And to top it off, I save a few bucks by not upgrading the soundboard to the Engelmann top.
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