AXE bracing

[new hat]

Hi. I found this image of the AXE bracing:



I'm just wondering a bit about the braces outside of the X braces. On a standard X braced guitar, these would be finger braces running perpandicular(ish) from the lower arms of the X braces. These run parallel(ish) to them starting from the upper X arms. How does this effect stiffness in that area? I'm just really curious about it because I've never seen it before.

[JB]

Thats not actually the proper AXE bracing ... that's the Lowden bracing.

The Avalon AXE has a strengthened waist area. The image below is of one of our parlour style guitars.
On the larger L, A and D body styles there are 3 long finger braces instead of 2 on the lower part of the X



Hope that makes things clearer

[Jimbo]

Whats the difference between AXE and AXX bracing? Is there a similar picture of the AXX style?

[chris c]

I'm surprised the Avalon AXE bracing is so different from the Lowden bracing.
Jim, what is this parlour style guitar ? Do you mean an S ?
I'm also interested in the difference in purpose and sound of the AXE and AXX bracing.

[Dattan]

And if I may add a question to that, what is the main differences between the AXE and a more traditional X- or A-bracing? Judging from the pictures it seems a bit like a hybrid of both, so to speak.

When you decided to go with a pin bridge instead, did that affect your way of bracing?

Well, regardless, the result is absolutely wonderful...

[new hat]

Wow, that's really interesting. I'm surprised they're so different. The parlor bracing doesn't seem different in any way I can notice.

[Jimbo]

The parlour is smaller and has a narrower waist than the S shape I think. I can't find a pic of an avalon parlour. Here is a random one: