hi,
can anyone suggest bracing patterns for the setar? the setar is a persian long necked lute with a bowl shaped sound box. i will post several pictures of the whole body and the top. i have decided to ask mandolin luthiers because the setar is a bit similar to mandolins. many thanks.
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