A fret board isn't 100% necessary - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-28T20:57:36Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/a-fret-board-isn-t-100-necessary?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI actually use both methods,…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-05-19:2592684:Comment:31276932018-05-19T17:27:21.908ZJamie O'Gradyhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JamieOGrady
<p>I actually use both methods, cutting frets directly into the neck, and cutting into fret boards. I've had no problems with bowing or twisting thanks to laminating the neck. I think it's easier cutting accurately into a fret board using my jigs, however I love the look of the fretted neck.</p>
<p>I actually use both methods, cutting frets directly into the neck, and cutting into fret boards. I've had no problems with bowing or twisting thanks to laminating the neck. I think it's easier cutting accurately into a fret board using my jigs, however I love the look of the fretted neck.</p> I've never seen the need for…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-05-18:2592684:Comment:31274292018-05-18T22:11:55.847ZJP Lace Masterhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JPLaceMaster
I've never seen the need for a fretboard on a CBG, most of the ones I've made are with broom handles or lengths of 2x1, rigidity is never an issue and all that is needed is a slide to actually play the thing. the only time frets and a fretboard come into play is when I use a second hand 6 string neck for one of my builds and even then, the slide is still a good option, it just suits the style of guitar.
I've never seen the need for a fretboard on a CBG, most of the ones I've made are with broom handles or lengths of 2x1, rigidity is never an issue and all that is needed is a slide to actually play the thing. the only time frets and a fretboard come into play is when I use a second hand 6 string neck for one of my builds and even then, the slide is still a good option, it just suits the style of guitar. Hi, couple of things not ment…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-05-18:2592684:Comment:31274232018-05-18T21:43:16.185ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi, couple of things not mentioned yet.</p>
<p>It depends on the timber used for the neck.</p>
<p>A fingerboard timber is normally denser than the neck and can provide provide stability and better holding power for frets.</p>
<p>Im not sure if adding a fingerboard adds more depth to the neck, making it clubby, because I would have to add that much more thickness to the neck timber, for stability.</p>
<p>And maybe less than firm fitting frets in their slots or, a soft neck timber, could allow…</p>
<p>Hi, couple of things not mentioned yet.</p>
<p>It depends on the timber used for the neck.</p>
<p>A fingerboard timber is normally denser than the neck and can provide provide stability and better holding power for frets.</p>
<p>Im not sure if adding a fingerboard adds more depth to the neck, making it clubby, because I would have to add that much more thickness to the neck timber, for stability.</p>
<p>And maybe less than firm fitting frets in their slots or, a soft neck timber, could allow the neck to compress under string pressure and bow up, over time.</p>
<p>Just things I weigh up before building.</p>
<p>Taff</p> A fretboard is rarely a neces…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-05-17:2592684:Comment:31259242018-05-17T15:04:52.920Zdarryl kernaghanhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/darrylkernaghan
<p>A fretboard is rarely a necessity on a 3 or 4 stringer, but along with rigidity, it presents options re action height, and much more, you can play with the contrast of different timbers etc, but overall ,it gives you the best chance of minimising distortion, and a better chance of sitting for a few months and just needing a tuning tweak to play, Shane's fretless builds are as you say fretless, with enough height it could be a banana, and Shane could make it sound ok, but it's nice to pick…</p>
<p>A fretboard is rarely a necessity on a 3 or 4 stringer, but along with rigidity, it presents options re action height, and much more, you can play with the contrast of different timbers etc, but overall ,it gives you the best chance of minimising distortion, and a better chance of sitting for a few months and just needing a tuning tweak to play, Shane's fretless builds are as you say fretless, with enough height it could be a banana, and Shane could make it sound ok, but it's nice to pick up a guitar that's been neglected for a few months, tweak the tuners 1/2 a step and play</p> No, it's not necessary but tw…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-05-17:2592684:Comment:31257292018-05-17T14:08:32.268ZKorriganhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/Korrigan
<p>No, it's not necessary but two or more pieces laminated together should be much less likely to bow or twist than a single piece of wood.</p>
<p>No, it's not necessary but two or more pieces laminated together should be much less likely to bow or twist than a single piece of wood.</p>