[ne1roc]

Is one solid piece body is better then book matched?
If so, why?

 

[Greenman]

I wouldn't say 1 piece bodies are better than two or three piece bodies. If any thing you might have more chance of cupping with a one piece. Looks might be a factor if you are using a trans finish. Bookmatching either body wood or top wood or body wings is to mirror the grain or make it look like you opened the wood like you would a book.

Hope that helps a bit.:smile:

 

[shoretyus]

There's a guy that used to run a Dear abby type column for wood manufacturers that I used to read. His big rule was nothing over 3" ( except for veneer over a substrate ) every time I break it guess what ... see previous post

 

[ne1roc]

The reason I was asking this question was because the Epiphone Elitist line specs booked matched mahogony on the SG and LP models. I don't see this spec on the USA Gibsons and was wondering how they differ?

 

[shoretyus]

Not sure about the Gibson models but when they are offering booked matched if you really read the ad ... there are two types wood. One for the front and a different for that back. These are thin pieces of wood glued on to some thing else.
Spend some time in the Luthiers section of this forum and you will get a better understanding of how things are constructed.

 

[dwagar]

re Gibson, I've heard that Classics are now coming with 2 piece backs, I don't know about Standards.

While one piece is more desirable, I don't think I'd sweat it. In theory better backs = better tone, but in reality, if you like the guitar, who really cares if it's a two piece back?