National/Valco 25”/635mm Scale Lap Steel Fret Template in Standard & Metric
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Fret template
I was reading where people on here would take the measurements off of stewmac and input them into their program and printout a template to tape or transfer their pattern to the fret board....anyway my question is I see a lot of people using windows,
Read more…String gauge for 20" - GDG
Hey all!! Just found this area!!!
I have built a 20" scale CBG for my grandson - I want to tune it GDG, that same as what I play. What gauge strings should I be using? I tried 36, 26 and 17 but it sounds wonky. Can anybody point me in the right direct
Cura saz scale length
Im going to build a cura saz cbg and Im wondering if anyone has input? I'm thinking 18 in.scale length ,14 frets plus quarter tones..for fret spacing.. Any ideas?
Read more…Reverse calculations
Hi Folks
anyone done any calculations in reverse?
I have bought a couple of used acoustic necks, which are already fretted. How do I decide the best string length for the fret spacing I have?
Read more…Fret marking method
I am really new to CBG building but I have designed and built many things in my life. Thought I would share this method of marking and cutting frets that I came up with (apologies if this method is already known and used).
Using the Stew-Mac calcul
Read more…Question on Scale Length
How do I decide the scale length? Is it whatever I want or does it depend on the CGB (measurement)?
Currently building my first 3 string and don't want to mess up too badly!
Read more…Fret placement and stretch compensation - by Glenn Reither
Hi All, With Glenn Reithers permission I am reposting his thoughts on fret calculation (from a facebook conversation) here so more people can get benefit from it.
The Readers Digest Version: Use the ExMi online fret calculator. It has a stretch compe
Read more…FIND FRET POSITIONS IN THIRTY SECONDS WITHOUT A COMPUTER OR CALCULATIONS THAT DRIVE YOU CRAZY.
I know that good people like Stewmac have them online, but my formula allows you to have, at your fingertips, the ability to find fret positions for any scale length for any instrument, be it a uke or a giant Mexican guitar, instantly. All you will n
Read more…Scale length vs tuning note
Hi, I don't play an instrument (yet?) but found this site and was intrigued. Trying to read up on the tech details to try a build. It seems that a lot of the CBGs seem to be in open G tuning. What scale length does that correspond to? Sorry if th
Read more…ukulele fret measurement
does anyone have the measurements or a printable fret ruler for a soprano ukulele?
Read more…neck widths
Seems to me I saw a template here some time back that had to do with neck widths for 3 and 4 string guitars but I can't reference it now. Anybody remember this?
Read more…String FAQ - let's get it going!
Greetings fellow builders, players and enthusiasts!
I've got an idea for a group project: let's starting building an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) about strings and get information down in one place so we don't have to search all over the place for
3 string guitar string gauges
I'm trying to find out what would be the best string sizes to use for a 3 string guitar, at least some good sizes to get started. I know I saw some discussion on the site somewhere but I haven't been able to find it and I have looked at Shane's video
Read more…New things you can do with a guitar fret template
We have a LMI template for a 25.5" scale guitar fretboard. But a friend told me that this can be used for 25.5" dulcimer, too. "A dulcimer is just a guitar fretted without sharps and flats," he said. So I checked the fret calculator and saw that
Inc
Read more…longer box, shorter neck?
I am about to start a build using a 11" long box, my previous build was with a 8" box, SO will this make my new neck 3" shorter? using 24.5" scale, taking in to acount bridge position. I know its my sound like a stupid question but i am new to all th
Read more…violin Tailpiece??
not sure if this is the right forum for this question but has anyone used a violin tailpiece on a cigarbox guitar to thread the strings at the bottom? I have an ebay strum dulcimer that has been brutalised and am look for a fast safe fix. I'm intendi
Read more…The difference between bass and regular guitar scales
Can someone tell me what the difference is between these scales? As far as fret placement? I have never seen a "bass" fret scale calculater, so I can only assume they are the same. I plan on trying a bass cbg soon. I am also interested in upright cbg
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