I'm sorry that re-hydrating the guitar is causing some seemingly negative progress, GA, but I guess it's not too surprising since the wood is expanding. Probably a LOT.
Maybe a brace or two gave way (or was already off) and there's just nothing to help it go back to its original shape. That said, I still think this is the best approach to getting the thing (possibly) into workable shape.
I've seen humidification bring down the worst belly I ever saw, but that guitar had a separated brace that had already given way while it was dried out. I honestly don't know what will happen with this completely misshapen soundboard.
Anyway, I'm glad it's "alive." That thing is a true mutant.
Maybe a brace or two gave way (or was already off) and there's just nothing to help it go back to its original shape. That said, I still think this is the best approach to getting the thing (possibly) into workable shape.
I've seen humidification bring down the worst belly I ever saw, but that guitar had a separated brace that had already given way while it was dried out. I honestly don't know what will happen with this completely misshapen soundboard.
Anyway, I'm glad it's "alive." That thing is a true mutant.