Tops are on, a milestone for the build

Tops on!

This is a milestone for the build process, when the completion of the body chamber allows the maker to get a feel, or sense the nature of the instrument.  It’s the first real peek into the colour of the sound IMO.  Tapping the top lightly in strategic places brings to life some interesting responses.  I can even notice a marked change in tone after the first day or two of the top being glued in place.  I am not sure why this is so, whether it is to do with glue cure, or some kind of settling in or equilibrium with the body.  It seems to improve with sustain and range of overtones increasing.

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