I just recently finished a 3 string and it seems like the strings are a little hard to fret. I have it set up on a 25 inch scale, if I move the bridge toward the neck will it make the strings easier to fret without sacrificing tone quality? It plays great with a slide. I am also wondering if I might have the frets set too low. I am using an 8/32 bolt for the bridge and a bit smaller bolt for the nut.
Added by Danny Gordon on April 11, 2018 at 9:09pm — 7 Comments
I thought I'd document my method for cutting fret slots. Disclaimer: This is how I do it. BE SAFE. Follow your tools' directions. I'm not responsible for your accidents or bad decisions. In fact, DON'T DO THIS.
Are we good now?
SoI started with a shopmade miter box and a Harbor Freight pull saw, as shown above. I actually like that other saw better as the back…
ContinueAdded by Jim Brown on January 5, 2018 at 10:24am — 7 Comments
Dear team
After many failed attemps at fretting I am planning to try again and after some help.
1) What is the best fret wire to use?
2) What's the best scale length to use?
3) What is any string height compensation required against scale length?
4) Could I be using incorrect strings and will that make a huge difference?
What is the trick to making these work and play well?
Your…
ContinueAdded by BUGGY (C) on October 5, 2014 at 10:30pm — 23 Comments
Fretting seems to be one of those things about building that a lot of folks dread....I find it to be one of the best parts of building along with carving the neck; both are very rewarding upon completion. In the moment, I will sometimes wonder why I don't just take a Sharpie, mark the frets with it, raise the action, and play it with a slide. But after a good fret job, I feel great. Here's the way I do it and some things I've found to make it easier. If you have any other tips, please let me…
ContinueAdded by Kimmer Olesak on May 27, 2014 at 2:30am — 3 Comments
Here's my first CB building blog. It's just a short one to get the hang of it. It's about making an accurate fret scale template for about 3$US as opposed to buying one for 40+$US. It has sub-millimeter accuracy with just a little care taken in its making. First, you need a 3$ 'Swanson' yardstick from Lowes i.e. (http://ity.im/07nkn). Of course it can be another quality brand from somewhere else as long as it has mm marked its full length. After completion…
ContinueAdded by DrByte on March 18, 2011 at 4:43am — 23 Comments
Once i sanded my fretboards how i like them I pressed and trimmed the frets
The pictures tell the story. I used to hammer the frets in but that was a pain in the ass so I made this press. and Also made a few blocks and shims so I can press all the frets up to the high end.notice how I turned my kitchen table into my workshop. this makes my wife so happy.....not.
dig the blurry pics…
ContinueAdded by mike g on March 5, 2011 at 11:53am — 5 Comments
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