Broom Wire Frets

I used broom wire from an old straw broom for frets when I made my Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer. I pre-drilled the holes with a finishing nail a little smaller than the wire. They used broom wire for frets in the old days, also fence staples or nails I understand

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  • I think I got just over 11' of wire from one broom. I found a couple more brooms this past winter, so I should have enough wire to keep me going for a while
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