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Fret width / depth

Sorry if this has been covered 1000 times before but I was unable to quickly find a discussion on this.  Anyhoo <sic>, I was looking…

Started by Jeffrey Blessing

 2 Apr 5, 2019
Reply by Jerry Jordan

Fret dot recommendation

Hey all.  Just wondering what you might recommend for an easy but lasting fret dot.  I can't decide on whether to paint the dots, use stick…

Started by Douglas Eric Marsalis

 29 Jan 18, 2018
Reply by Brendan deVallance

Here is an Excelsheet I made calculating the fret positions for any string length (in centimeters)

Just enter the distance between the nut and the bridge in the yellow cell... All measurements are in centimeters... Have fun!

Started by Erwin verdonck

 5 Feb 8, 2017
Reply by Gary Stenzel

Fret template for iPad

I know there are many discussions about fret templates and tools. However, I can't find anything for an iPad (which ise almost exclusively)…

Started by Brett

 1 Aug 22, 2016
Reply by Titch the Clown

Natural fret positions

The common natural fret positions are at a sixth, a quarter, a third and half of the scale length, or on a 24 inch scale 4 6 8  and 12 inch…

Started by Titch the Clown

 4 Mar 28, 2016
Reply by JL

Finding the Right Fret Saw

I think many eventually come to a point where they want to start fretting their guitars.  That's where I have arrived.  Not knowing much ab…

Started by Eric Davis

 61 Jan 28, 2016
Reply by ChickenboneJohn

H.F. Pull Saw size change ?

Bought the Harbor Freight pull saw last week for fretting and it looks like the kerf is wider than the ones people have been using. The ker…

Started by Gary Ross

 58 Feb 22, 2015
Reply by Wayfinder

Fret layout with threaded rod.

I'm on my 4th build but my first attempt at fretting. I've read a ton on here and couldn't find a clear answer. I use threaded rod for my…

Started by Robert Houghton

 2 Nov 3, 2014
Reply by Robert Houghton

Fretting Problem

First of all, I'm new to fretting so any guidance or advice will be appreciated. I copied the fretting scale from a telecaster and applied…

Started by Harry Snyder

 5 Aug 13, 2013
Reply by terry harris

Sawing a Fret Board.

Hi Group I have a little problem I have tried over and over again making my own Fret Boards and have had no luck yet. I have a Table saw bu…

Started by Michael A Grubaugh

 10 Mar 13, 2011
Reply by Bob Harrison

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