Building an Octave mandolin ,first time build.
Want to have back and top slightly arched.
Can see how I can get back arched with transverse braces. If I have a joining strip on the back do I cut it to allow the transverse braces to cross it. Would that compromise the arched bracing? Have seen an X brace for the top . Can it be used to make an arched top ( with a floating bridge.? Do the braces get notched where they cross? Hope I am making myself reasonably clear. Any suggestions gratefully received
Many thanks,
hugh
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