A universal, adjustable fan fret jig is almost impossible. There are just sooooo many variables not least of which is deciding the fret that is square to the centreline of the fret board. This affects...

I know of the others, just thought it was interesting

There's also a calculator on the stewmac site. Fanned frets are where things get fun, and rather harder to build a jig for. GMC have a number of fixed ones (basically a bent over sheet of metal with t...

That’s interesting @richie718. Think I’d just buy the Bagpress jig & templates though - that’s an even easier option!

I came upon this youtube video, I thought it would be of interest. I never saw this before.

@darrenking. Thanks Darren. I do like the idea of being able to create funky coloured or funky patterned fretboard. 🎶🙂🎸🙏

@darrenking You're correct, Martin use Richlite

I’ve never come across Rocklite. I’ll check it out tomorrow but I thought it was Richlite that Martin use for fretboards and bridges. Cheers

@darrenking Richlite and Rocklite are different companies with different products. Rocklite is made from wood

I'd assume it was real wood It’s made up from layers of paper bonded with a phenolic resin.

Has anyone ever used this stuff? I think it is mainly sold as Richlite, certainly in the UK. It is a great alternative to natural timber for fretboards and there are some really funky colourways avai...

This is My Favourite Song For This Moment........ 🙏🎸🙂🎶

This is My Favourite Song For This Moment..... two for the price of one. 🎶🙂🎸🙏

Great choice @marcel. 👍 🙏🎸🙂🎶

My favourite song today:

My favourite song today. I'll never be able to play this.

@markbailey. Thanks for this Mark. I was just thinking about this very thing this afternoon. Cheers, Russ 🙂🎸🎶🙏

Coming along nicely there @boo. 👍 🙏🎶🎸🙂

@markbailey thanks for that, do you know of any non-spray finishes that work well over them? Given the economy of scale clearly A3 is best “value” which also means I’ll have to make many many guitars ...

@markbailey Thanks for posting the link. You’ve certainly cleared a path through the mine field of sourcing supplies for all us amateurs. It makes life a lot easier.