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Fret Positions!

Posted by Tom on May 31, 2011 at 8:17am in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

Hey guys!

 

Wondering if you could help me out here. The full length of my neck (from nut to bridge) is 23inch

How do i calculate the fret spaces? Its smaller than I would usually use, but this is my first build with frets.

 

I like the idea of a small guitar, so if you guys can help me out i would be mega happy!

 

Cheers

Tommy

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  • ChickenboneJohn June 1, 2011 at 2:51am
    As Andy says, ALWAYS measure the  distance from the nut each time, NOT from fret to fret, to avoid compounding any errors.
  • Andy Estabrooks May 31, 2011 at 9:24pm

    Check out this online tool:

    Fret Find

    You can do a template with any scale, width, string numbers, etc. You can print as pdf or import to CAD (if you have the software). It will give you all the measurements as well. If you use the measurements, it is best to measure each fret from the nut ( or the 12th fret ), rather than from the previous fret. Tiny errors can compound, leaving your top frets out of tune. Good luck!

  • Uncle John May 31, 2011 at 7:19pm
    I do as John said, right down to the mm.  You need a meter stick or yard stick w mm.  Or, you can go by inches, but it will be harder to get the measurements.  The first 3 frets are especially critical to get right.
  • Don Thompson May 31, 2011 at 9:24am

    Yep, I use the same one.

    Don

  • ChickenboneJohn May 31, 2011 at 9:20am

    StewMac Fret Calculator is the way to go..but make it easy on yourself, use the measurements in millimeters, way easier than trying to use inches.

     

    http://www.stewmac.com/freeinfo/Fretting/i-fretcalc.html

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