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Fret Calculator with compensation - SAE and Metric
Here is a simple spreadsheet I made. Again, there are MANY online and this is but one more. I did include a 1/32" nut-to-first compensation as many of us use this trick. Keeps the 1-3 frets from being sharp. Also lower the strings at the nut so the notes don't go sharp.
-WY
Posted on August 2, 2011 at 7:30am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Ya'll
I had a great idea to make a stand for CBGs when you take to festivals. These fold flat, and tho only hold 3 CBGs, are very effective and will be quite handy. I will post a picture of the plans and the Google SketchUp (you can download the viewer or the app -- its free).
Full on shot
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Gots some new ink this weekend.
No matter what happens to it, I'll always have it with me.
-WY
Posted on March 31, 2011 at 7:28am 0 Comments 2 Likes
Recently I came across this article online where this guy uses a caliper and calculations to measure the optimum, equidistant string spacing using the neck/nut width, the string gauges and number of strings, the 'margin' on either side of the first and last string and then does a specific calculation to arrive at the spacing.
Its not complicated but I made a spreadsheet and have an example of what to do and how to use:…
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Below are all the templates I have created for the Cigar Box Guitar kit: Download all of them. There is also a Quick Start guide if you want to make a simple CBG from the kit.
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Hey Wes,
I haven't started on one yet. Just reading up, getting prepared, and looking for material sources. Currently I'm thinking of trying something simple to begin with, see how it turns out, and go from there.
Thanks,
Wayho
Hello from Starr SC thanks
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