Deflection in bracing is similar to the deflection that we experience every day in the floors of our homes and office. You may not be able to see it clearly or feel it, but rest assured, it is there. The about of deflection is the actual amount of bend that your braces will experience as you apply tension on them from the strings. Find out how to minimize this deflection in this article.

Guitar Bracing Source: Guitar Building Articles/The Guitar Top The Purpose Of Guitar Plate Bracing Bracing for the Top Plate and the Back Plate can be almost as important selection as the tonewood itself. Bracing basically has two purposes in life: 1. Bracing Structural Quality: One of the bracings purposes is to protect the top or [...]