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Scale Lengths, etc.

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This group is designed as a resource for all things related to scale lengths, string gauges, etc.

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National/Valco 25”/635mm Scale Lap Steel Fret Template in Standard & Metric

Started by BrianQ. Jul 31, 2020. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Standard Metric…Continue

Fret template

Started by Randy Drysdale. Last reply by Tim Pannabecker Jan 28, 2019. 6 Replies 0 Likes

I was reading where people on here would take the measurements off of stewmac and input them into their program and printout a template to tape or transfer their pattern to the fret board....anyway…Continue

String gauge for 20" - GDG

Started by jawbone. Last reply by Uncle Fred Sep 22, 2014. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Hey all!! Just found this area!!!I have built a 20" scale CBG for my grandson - I want to tune it GDG, that same as what I play. What gauge strings should I be using? I tried 36, 26 and 17 but it…Continue

Cura saz scale length

Started by Cin wel. Last reply by Cin wel May 25, 2013. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Im going to build a cura saz cbg and Im wondering if anyone has input? I'm thinking 18 in.scale length ,14 frets plus quarter tones..for fret spacing.. Any ideas?

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Comment by BrianQ. on October 31, 2019 at 8:50pm: Fret template millimeters

Comment by BrianQ. on October 31, 2019 at 8:49pm: Fret template inches

Comment by Hal Allen on November 9, 2015 at 1:48pm: Is there anyone who sells fretted finger boards only?

Comment by jawbone on July 9, 2013 at 12:53am: Hey all!! Just found this area!!!
I have built a 20" scale CBG for my grandson - I want to tune it GDG, that same as what I play. What gauge strings should I be using? I tried 36, 26 and 17 but it sounds wonky. Can anybody point me in the right direction? Thanx

Comment by Jeff McFadden on July 2, 2013 at 5:03am: Following up on Suspect Device's entirely accurate post, just go to any of the online fret calculators to get your starting point. There are some linked around here or you can just google fret calculator.
I'd post a link for you but I'm posting from my phone now and it's too unhandy.

Comment by Suspect Device on July 2, 2013 at 4:55am: Use whatever scale seems comfortable. For diatonic, just skip (remove) the 1, 3, 6, & 8 frets.

Comment by Randy Drysdale on July 2, 2013 at 4:35am: Any one know about the fret scale for a one stringed canjo tuned diatonically

Comment by Daryl Porter on June 6, 2013 at 10:57am: Hi all, any one have ideas or comments on the best scale length for a two string fretless bass?

Comment by wormil on January 16, 2013 at 7:43am: Use a fret calculator just like you would for a guitar. The downside of nylon strings is they go out of tune in a heartbeat.

Comment by Marcus P. Clarke on January 15, 2013 at 12:45pm: I have built about 100 CBG's and thought to branch out and build a baritone uke. I would like the longest scale at about 20". I will be using the DGBE strings but my question is finding the fret positions. Also wondering if I should use nylon strings. I plan on using a disc piezo at the bridge. Any thoughts ?