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]]> feeds@kickapps.com (intune66) http://blueridgeguitar.net/sreply/30238 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:17:59 PST http://blueridgeguitar.net/reply/30237/t/Silver-Creek-T-170.html#reply-30237
I'd think you'd hear the difference immediately. Every bit of material removed from the top should translate into less energy required to set the top in motion. The trick is to not weaken the top to the point where it'll deform under tension.

Just a little trim, perhaps. :) ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (gitnoob) http://blueridgeguitar.net/sreply/30237 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:07:35 PST http://blueridgeguitar.net/reply/30235/t/Silver-Creek-T-170.html#reply-30235 gitnoob wrote:

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I have no experience, but it seems like an interesting project. I was thinking of using my Eastman as a template to determine a safe amount of material to remove. The finger braces on the Silver Creek are especially tall and wide compared to the Eastman's, and I figure those would have the least structural impact.

I consider the SC an inexpensive experimental platform, but I'd still like somebody else to go first. :)


Seems like it would be more fun to do with a dread model (D-170 or D-160). Well, I'm more a dread fan anyway. They say it can take a long time (years) to get the full effects of brace shaving after it's been done to a guitar. Last I knew, that Brian Kimsey will do it for around $100. Not sure if he's still that cheap but it's a very good price. Some guys charge ridiculous amounts and Brian is supposed to be pretty good.... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (intune66) http://blueridgeguitar.net/sreply/30235 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:23 PST http://blueridgeguitar.net/reply/30234/t/Silver-Creek-T-170.html#reply-30234
I consider the SC an inexpensive experimental platform, but I'd still like somebody else to go first. :) ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (gitnoob) http://blueridgeguitar.net/sreply/30234 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:46:56 PST http://blueridgeguitar.net/reply/30232/t/Silver-Creek-T-170.html#reply-30232 gitnoob wrote:

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Welcome to Club Silver Creek!

I've got both the 000 models. Definitely heavily braced, but they're pretty much the most comfortable guitars I own. Love the neck, love the scale length, love the body depth, love the string spacing.

Great for practice, and I take mine outside very often. So, I can confirm that the top gets much darker with sun exposure. Took both pickguards off as soon as I got them, but I can see the difference in the tops between the inside git and the outside git.

I'm seriously considering shaving the braces, and I'm kind of surprised I haven't heard of anybody doing that yet. The downside is minimal, and the upside is TONE!


Shaving braces? Do you have experience with that? Or are you meaning you would have someone do it? I'd like to send my Aria AD-80 out for a little brace shaving as... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (intune66) http://blueridgeguitar.net/sreply/30232 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:58:36 PST http://blueridgeguitar.net/reply/30194/t/Silver-Creek-T-170.html#reply-30194
I've got both the 000 models. Definitely heavily braced, but they're pretty much the most comfortable guitars I own. Love the neck, love the scale length, love the body depth, love the string spacing.

Great for practice, and I take mine outside very often. So, I can confirm that the top gets much darker with sun exposure. Took both pickguards off as soon as I got them, but I can see the difference in the tops between the inside git and the outside git.

I'm seriously considering shaving the braces, and I'm kind of surprised I haven't heard of anybody doing that yet. The downside is minimal, and the upside is TONE! ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (gitnoob) http://blueridgeguitar.net/sreply/30194 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:38:13 PST http://blueridgeguitar.net/reply/30193/t/Silver-Creek-T-170.html#reply-30193 . That said I would try out one of the SC dreads if I needed a cheap solid wood guitar. Alas I have more import guitars than I should own already . Enjoy that new git! Oh, and welcome to the forum............
]]> feeds@kickapps.com (intune66) http://blueridgeguitar.net/sreply/30193 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:10:53 PST http://blueridgeguitar.net/topic/4742/t/Silver-Creek-T-170.html what serial number did you get? Good way to see how many there are out now. Are you going to take off the pick guard? I may do that & leave it with nothing, but it does not look bad the way it is. Do tops with poly finish darken the same way to leave a shadow of pick guard if I decide at later date to take off?

I think i got a good one, and hope it improves with age. The bracing seems a bit on the heavy side, especially the back braces, and I am wondering if it will break in as well as a guitar with not as heavy bracing. Finish seems o.k., could be thinner, but not bad. Tone seems to be good, bass is there, but could be better. Sustain is good, no dead spots. I did not have to mess with the nut, looks good. Frets are good too. Only thing i did was turn rod to get relief out of neck, and sand down bone saddle a touch off... ]]> feeds@kickapps.com (margibman) http://blueridgeguitar.net/topic/4742 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:25:26 PST