dantahoua Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Hello!As a guitar lover/maker I'm curious about the famous floating block in some Heritage. Is this block thick (like almost going from top to back), very wide, deep? If you have some infos, I take them!!!Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Good question...I'd like to see one too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 my understanding is that it contacts the center top but does not extend to the sides or back. Great mounting surface, but still leaves some acoustic properties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totonka Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitArtMan Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 my understanding is that it contacts the center top but does not extend to the sides or back. Great mounting surface, but still leaves some acoustic properties. That's my understanding as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitArtMan Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantahoua Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Lol! Excellent! My understanding is the same also but if the block is too heavy, it probably change the sound. Too light and it's not strong enough... That why I would like to have some details! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 The floating centre block on my Prospect doesn't touch the back of the guitar, there's maybe a 1/8" - 1/4" gap ( 3mm - 6mm). I think the purpose is to allow the back of the guitar to vibrate more freely, which can increase sustain but also increase feedback. The block on the 535 and 576 does touch the back of the guitar, and I presume the idea is to reduce feedback. I don't have any photos as it's a little awkward to see and probably a lot more awkward to photograph, so I'll include a gratuitious shot ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Is the Prospect the only model with a floating block? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 btw as for weight the 576 weighs the same as my 150, 8.2lbs, it's basically a deeper bodied single cut 535 so it's not that bad considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsmoke Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 The block on the 535 and 576 does touch the back of the guitar, and I presume the idea is to reduce feedback. btw as for weight the 576 weighs the same as my 150, 8.2lbs, it's basically a deeper bodied single cut 535 so it's not that bad considering. wait wait wait....the 576 block touches the back and is basically constructed as a 535...you mean to say that center block is the length and depth of the body?? That would mean it's a piece of maple 20 x 3.5 x 2.75?? Thats a serious chuck of wood! Add that to the fact that it's laminate top and back and it's really dramatically different from the 575. Anyone...what's a 575 weigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Roy Clarks have floating blocks too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 wait wait wait....the 576 block touches the back and is basically constructed as a 535...you mean to say that center block is the length and depth of the body?? That would mean it's a piece of maple 20 x 3.5 x 2.75?? Thats a serious chuck of wood! Add that to the fact that it's laminate top and back and it's really dramatically different from the 575. Anyone...what's a 575 weigh? Brain fart alert ..... got my models mixed up, the 576 has a floating centre block. Stands to reason, if it was a solid block it would be seriously heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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