building the hammered dulcimer - PART (05) - the braces

[@DulcimerPlayerGilsuYun]

Hi, I play some kind of hammered dulcimer! and also wanna build it. Can you tell me how to 'locate' the braces depends on the position of bridges?

[@solitudewoodworking8431]

The positions are relative to the bridges ontop of the soundboard. However they mustnot be right below, as that would prevent the soundboard from resonating, but then again they must be close enough to provide stability. I worked with dimensions that i found after long researches in the book im referencing (see video description). As this my first dulcimer build I cannot yet tell, if the placement is good or if i would make any changes in furthrr builds..

[@DulcimerPlayerGilsuYun]

@@solitudewoodworking8431 I see. Thank you for reply!