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It has been a while, but I'm trying to come back to CBN

Hey everybody,

Success does have it's cost. For me it has been not having the time to devote to the Forums as I would like.

It is my desire to Inspire and encourage builders to push the limits of their creativity. Even now, I learn with every instrument I make, and I focus on improvements.

I tell you from experience, do not settle for the easy way. Avoid taking those short cuts, and enjoy the Journey. Hone your craft, learn the History, and practice, Practice, PRACTICE!

My "Muse" is in the Primal instruments, the purely acoustic home made primitive anachronistic instruments from 100 years ago. Before electricity, before amplifiers, there was Roots Music. This is where I focus, and I have come to love the tone of a simple, unamplified stringed instrument played with passion.

I will try to answer any questions you may have, and I want to start posting more Blogs on the topic of Primal Folk Music. It is my belief that every Culture around the World brings something to the table.

G.S.Monroe

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Comment by Uncle John on March 21, 2021 at 9:03am: Good to know. The mediums did work out for me. Thanks!

Comment by G.S. Monroe on March 21, 2021 at 4:49am: Good to hear from you Uncle John.

Typically Narrow Low (.053") to Medium (.080") fret wire is used on modern banjos, mandolins, ukuleles and dulcimers. It is also used on pre-World War II acoustic guitars.

Comment by Uncle John on March 21, 2021 at 3:20am: Welcome back, GS. Good to have a real luthier around.

I have a question for you, but it is belated. I made a cigar box mandolin (4 string) recently. I felt like it was wrong to use medium-medium frets, but I had nothing smaller. It plays fine... What size frets should be used on mandolins and other short scale instruments?

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