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steveadams replied to the topic "bridge alignment…" – 4 years, 7 months ago
@robin
Thanks very much…appreciate your help….
cheers
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steveadams replied to the topic "bridge alignment…" – 4 years, 7 months ago
@clinton
Just like @boo…brilliant and clear answer…really appreciate all of you taking the time and effort to help….
yes, I will be testing more than a couple of times on scrap!!
Cheers
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steveadams replied to the topic "bridge alignment…" – 4 years, 7 months ago
@boo wow….perfect…thank you so much….totally answered my questions as I was also a bit confused between the hard edge of the bridge and the actual fixed saddle positions… I’ve fitted a few tele bridges and obvs there is more leeway,… Read more»
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steveadams posted a new topic "bridge alignment…" – 4 years, 7 months ago
Hi Mark/Guys Not sure if you saw my direct message Mark, but I thought I would post here too.. I’m watching the video on aligning the bridge but I’m afraid I got a bit confused…I’ve attached a few images to… Read more»
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steveadams replied to the topic "where to specify fretboard scale length etc when checking out on buying kt from shop" – 4 years, 8 months ago
thanks..
I have ordered and put a note fofretboard spec as per your suggested spec on the fretboard page..
cheers
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steveadams posted a new topic "where to specify fretboard scale length etc when checking out on buying kt from shop" – 4 years, 8 months ago
Hi Mark/Carol I’m about to order the electric kit…can you just confirm where I let you know what scale length etc I would like for the fretboard etc? I can’t see a field for this before I get to… Read more»
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steveadams replied to the topic "tang width for Mark's fretboard slot" – 4 years, 10 months ago
@markbailey Hi Mark Thanks for the reply,…yes 7mm would be a bit crazy… It’s frustrating but obviously a learning curve about these things as I tried to save money by buying a coil of fretwire but ended up ordering more!!… Read more»
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steveadams replied to the topic "tang width for Mark's fretboard slot" – 4 years, 10 months ago
@tv1010101
Thanks for the comment….The idea of buying Mark’s preslotted fretboard was for me to avoid cutting slots (at the moment anyway)…but i see your point… -
steveadams replied to the topic "tang width for Mark's fretboard slot" – 4 years, 10 months ago
Hi Deej Really appreciate your reply…I posted an earlier question getting some advice about the size of fretwire I used on my first neck as I was worried it may have been a bit small..the fretwire was .9mm high/2mmwide/tang 0.5mm… Read more»
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steveadams posted a new topic "tang width for Mark's fretboard slot" – 4 years, 10 months ago
Hi Mark I’m about to start fretting my neck which has your lovely rosewood fretboard on it. I wondered if you could confirm the width of the fret slots and what width tang you would reccommend for the fretwire to… Read more»
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steveadams replied to the topic "fretwire advice please" – 4 years, 10 months ago
Hi James
Thanks for the reply…I’m on a learning curve and your thoughts really help…but also make me feel a bit releived..
I’ll post some pics later as I’ve just finished polishng frets.
cheers
Steve
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steveadams replied to the topic "fretwire advice please" – 4 years, 10 months ago
Thanks so much for the reply and thoughts…I like your spin of highlighting low action etc…I may put slightly higher frets on the next one…
Cheers
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steveadams posted a new topic "fretwire advice please" – 4 years, 10 months ago
Hi Guys Just looking for some advice/reassurance…I’ve just started fretting my first neck and am using stainless steel fretwire 2mm wide at crown and .9mm high….so far I’m pleased with progress, however, when I went to order some more fretwire… Read more»
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steveadams replied to the topic "fretboard alignment has moved nut position slightly…" – 4 years, 11 months ago
Hi Bill
really appreciate you taking the time to comment…I meant to say I cut it after the 22nd fret…
I’ve attached a pic which shows the neck with the fretboard on it…
cheers
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steveadams replied to the topic "fretboard alignment has moved nut position slightly…" – 4 years, 11 months ago
many thanks Mark
yes scale length is correct..is for a telecaster, but good pount about marking bridge after…
cheers
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steveadams replied to the topic "fretboard alignment has moved nut position slightly…" – 4 years, 11 months ago
Thanks for the reply Mark I’m making the neck and it’s been cut from a cnc template so sizewise I’m starting with a standard neck… Yes, the bridge holes are done, again according to the template… Thanks for confirming what… Read more»
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steveadams posted a new topic "fretboard alignment has moved nut position slightly…" – 4 years, 11 months ago
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steveadams posted a new topic "fretboard alignment has moved nut position slightly…" – 4 years, 11 months ago
