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Scale length vs tuning note

Hi, I don't play an instrument (yet?) but found this site and was intrigued.  Trying to read up on the tech details to try a build.  It see…

Started by Matt Quinney

3 Jul 16, 2011
Reply by Rand Moore

ukulele fret measurement

does anyone have the measurements or a printable fret ruler for a soprano ukulele?

Started by ukeplayer

6 Mar 20, 2011
Reply by Steve Pollack

String FAQ - let's get it going!

Greetings fellow builders, players and enthusiasts!I've got an idea for a group project: let's starting building an FAQ (Frequently Asked Q…

Started by Mama Mojo

6 Jan 26, 2011
Reply by Mark Mercer

neck widths

Seems to me I saw a template here some time back that had to do with neck widths for 3 and 4 string guitars but I can't reference it now. A…

Started by Bob Young

2 Jan 23, 2011
Reply by Chuck Dubman

3 string guitar string gauges

I'm trying to find out what would be the best string sizes to use for a 3 string guitar, at least some good sizes to get started. I know I…

Started by Bob Young

3 Jul 22, 2010
Reply by DrByte

The difference between bass and regular guitar scales

Can someone tell me what the difference is between these scales? As far as fret placement? I have never seen a "bass" fret scale calculater…

Started by Wray

21 Mar 29, 2010
Reply by Barry Evan Russ

New things you can do with a guitar fret template

We have a LMI template for a 25.5" scale guitar fretboard. But a friend told me that this can be used for 25.5" dulcimer, too. "A dulcimer…

Started by Alan Roberts

5 Mar 27, 2010
Reply by Chuck Dubman

longer box, shorter neck?

I am about to start a build using a 11" long box, my previous build was with a 8" box, SO will this make my new neck 3" shorter? using 24.5…

Started by Peter Taylor

3 Feb 25, 2010
Reply by Pineee Johnny

violin Tailpiece??

not sure if this is the right forum for this question but has anyone used a violin tailpiece on a cigarbox guitar to thread the strings at…

Started by Penny Nelson

1 Jan 3, 2010
Reply by Wichita Sam

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