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Top Not Flat or Distorted Last Updated: 02/21/2022 |
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Do not be alarmed. Tops distort because of the constant string tension creating torque on the bridge usually creating a slight depression between the bridge and sound hole. There is a fine line between over building the top with thick wood and heavy bracing - this results in a very durable and stable instrument but will compromise sound quality with a restricted top. The solid koa wood is most unpredictable since the grain is so variable, with the more pronounced and irregular grain tops showing the most distortion. Over time the instrument should stabilize and in most all cases, the action and intonation are unaffected. |