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Permalink Reply by Poorness Studios on May 1, 2019 at 11:40pm

As some others pointed out, on a 3 or 4 string instrument... fretboard radius-ing probably isn't worth the time. If you really want the middle string(s) higher than the outside strings, you can probably make shallower/deeper bridge notches and control it that way (yes I realize this is radius-ing the strings not the fretboard but it may achieve the feel you want).

Also, if you're going to play it with a slide, you won't even notice the fretboard radius. When people convert "traditional" 6 string guitars to slide guitars, they generally raise the nut and aren't worried about the fretboard anymore. The frets just become note guides.

All of that said, it's your personal project, so do what you want. Blaze a trail. If it makes sense to you, it makes sense to us. Whatever you decide... be sure to share pics cuz we love seeing other people's builds.

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