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?

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Permalink Reply by Seaman Jay on April 22, 2012 at 4:30am

distance between the nut and the 12th fret * 2. 

Permalink Reply by Martyn Hartley on April 22, 2012 at 6:17am

Ah - thanks for that

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