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Solid Top
Viewed from the edge of the sound hole, you can see the grain lines of
the guitar top wrap over the edge. This top is made
of one solid piece of wood. It is a high quality guitar top. Solid tops resonate very well
and produce a rich sound which tends to improve with age.
Laminated top
Viewed from the edge of the sound hole, it's easy to see the laminations
(layers of woods glued together) in this guitar top. Generally used in
beginner guitars, laminated tops are more durable and more forgiving to
changes in temperature and humidity. Although they don't resonate as
well, today's laminated tops age extremely well and many do sound like a
good solid top guitar.
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