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Fret size
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben Ridgeway Dec 30, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Good morning everyoneJust wondering what size fret wire people use on their builds. I usually use medium/medium for frets and a jumbo for 0 frets. I have built a dulcimer using finish nails ( a real…Continue
Hard tail bridge mounting
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jerry Jordan Dec 2, 2019. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone,I have built 4 acoustic cbg and used a conventional bridges. I am now planning a build using the same acoustic style but with a piezo pickup and hardtail adjustable bridge. I would…Continue
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"you could get away with it. I had a piece of mahogany that was only1.25” and it worked out well. Took me a bit to get used to it."
"James
I don’t know how to posts pic of the nail frets. It won’t let me copy and paste. I’ll try to figure something out
Dave"
"James
It was a pain but I have a small adjustable square I use like a caliper. After the height is set for the first one it is easy to move from fret to fret and keep them consistent. I then made the nut and bridge to fit the fret height. I will…"
"Tom
Looks like an interesting fixture. Will be cool to see what it does and how it works?"
"Good morning
I have used finish nails as frets on old school dulcimer. I did like you did and made the saw mark first then rounded it out slightly with a file.
As for color could you heat it with a torch? I realize you would have to it before…"
"I like both of the finishes you mentioned. Lately I have been using tru-oil for gun stocks. It can give for a soft sheen to high gloss depending on how many coats you want to apply,(usually many coats).But again can take time to finish. I guess you…"
"I primarily use med/med
If the action is set right you can fret or slide
Jumbo tall frets makes for easier fingering but you'll get a lot of slide chatter
My 2 cents"
"Just a little curious I've seen this everywhere, what does the designation med/med mean? I understand the size aspect, not the other med. Is it like a soft/med/hard material, If so what kind?"
"I have been using wide pyramid frets from stew mac. https://www.stewmac.com/Materials_and_Supplies/Fretwire/StewMac_Wide_Fretwire.html I will be changing up to wide highest frets hopefully a little easier to crown. The taller frets give you a little…"
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