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Permalink Reply by darryl kernaghan on August 22, 2015 at 2:03pm

Scale length starts and finishes from where the strings last touch the nut or bridge,in the case of a bolt the centre would be it

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Permalink Reply by Tom T on August 22, 2015 at 2:06pm

Sounds like a lovely day in UK.

If I understand your question correctly, you plan to use a bolt to act as the "nut" on your three-stringer.

If that is correct, then measure for your fret marks from the center of the bolt. As the photo shows. This is where the strings contact the threads. For the most accurate fret marking, measure all frets from this center point on the bolt so little errors don't stack up.

Since this will be a slider with no frets, the placement of fret marks isn't super critical, but you might as well get into the habit of getting everything as accurate as possible.

Good luck with your build.

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Permalink Reply by Cowboy Heart on August 22, 2015 at 10:17pm

Thanks Tom & Darryl, that is exactly what I needed to know. Thanks for the picture and easy explanation.  I have a few things to do before I am ready for fret marking and a holiday in Wales next week. I am taking it slow and enjoying the process (even when it is frustrating because I want to play my creation).

Thanks again for the advice.

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