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Thanks Mark-much appreciated

Hi All- hopefully a simple question, where do you measure the saddle height for a classical guitar from; the highest point of the saddle, or middle of the saddle. I know my saddle should be 10-11mm above the top, but not sure where I am measuring this from. Cheers, Paul

Great thanks Trevor. I will think about what I need to change given your feedback. Cheers

Hi I have followed in Trevor Gores book how to add side mass to a guitar to drop the resonant frequency of the top, but for some reason the top resonant isn’t changing. I glued with 5min epoxy a piece of hardwood with a thread in it and then bolted on some weight (200gms) to the inside of my guitar....

I have sorted it now, so all good.Thanks for your help guys

yes I wrote the spreadsheet

Thanks Trevor-so what is the calculation for the 'average body size' better termed as and how do I calculate it?. The spreadsheet I sent you references this as cell D9? cheers

Hi Guys-I have now completed a spreadsheet as per Trevor's book which works, (I think), but I have a few questions: 1)How do we calculate the average body size?. I used 1.256410256, as I saw this entered into a formula posted by Oliver @ jaggitone 2) Do we need to use the E long/E Cross calculation ...

Hi Trevor-I have now made a spreadsheet and used some of the suggestions in this forum, and the calculations come out, but I have a few Questions about my spreadsheet-can I send the spreadsheet via pm to you please? cheers Paul

Thanks Guys-I will give it a go, and take up your offer if need be. Cheers

Thanks Trevor, the thread has helped. Does anyone have a spreadsheet they could share that I could use? Cheers

Hi Guys-I recently purchased the Gore & Gillet 2 volume book set and am very pleased with the content. I am however struggling to understand the equations used to establish the top plate thickness (4.5.2-3 Vol 1). Can you please give me an example of actual measurements used and the steps to take?. ...