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the only difference (typically) is length... the rules governing spaciing is the same. the stewMac fret calculator... http://www.stewmac.com/FretCalculator will produce the same fretpattern whether you calculate for an electric guitar or a bass.
Bass guitar scale lengths can be influenced by using alternative string material. a year ago I produced several ultra short scale basses (as short as 17') that were low "E" capable using polyurethane cord.
Wichita Sam said:the only difference (typically) is length... the rules governing spaciing is the same. the stewMac fret calculator... http://www.stewmac.com/FretCalculator will produce the same fretpattern whether you calculate for an electric guitar or a bass.
Bass guitar scale lengths can be influenced by using alternative string material. a year ago I produced several ultra short scale basses (as short as 17') that were low "E" capable using polyurethane cord.
Beautiful work there, Sam!
How well do those wooden tuners work for the two in the middle?? Any special hardware required to make them maintain proper tension?
Here's an Excel fret calculator you can keep on your computer. Just enter the scale length you want, and it will give you the fret spacing. The "from nut" column is in decimals of an inch. I added an "inches" and "sixteenths" column too, in case that's easier.
How accurate does one have to be in all this?
Thanks. This is my virgin post on this amazing site. Looking forward to delaying many important projects to spend time here.
Eli
Thanks, Wichita, for the note on accuracy and intonation. If I sort of guestimate the tenths of a sixteenth, maybe that that'll do? With some good luck?
On the other hand, the Excel thing just works with the 17.817 ratio, so if you put "650" (for instance) into the scale length, it spits out the number of millimeters for a scale length of that size in the "from nut" column. Of course, the "inches" column doesn't work out that way. Unless you want a scale length of 650 inches. And some bridge-cable strings....
But I'll check out stewmac. I imagine it's pretty similar?
Thanks again,
Eli
Stewmac is good! So is your point about the yardsticks.
On fret wire: Is it true that the high point of the fret -- where the string will start to vibrate -- is just above the saw-line, or do you have to compensate for anything when cutting the slots? (Does that make sense?)
Eli
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