More often during low humidity, in my experience. Wood tends to shrink
as it dehydrates, usually causing the gap between the sound board and
the brace to become more pronounced. In addition, sound boards lose some
of their tensile strength when they dry out; string tension then pulls
the top upwards and most often away from the loose brace.
There could be exceptions, of course; any buzz that seems to be coming
from the bracing should be investigated by a qualified technician,
regardless of the season.
regards,
Mark
On 1/31/2012 11:33 AM, Herbert Ward wrote:
Do loose braces buzz more during
periods of high humidity or low humidity?
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