Mar 14, 2023 #3 stratamania said: It depends on where you ask for it to be positioned, as it is possible to ask for it to be just beyond the 24 fret extension. Inches Millimeters Selecting your instrument also calculates the bridge position for proper intonation. This is the distance between the FIRST FRET and the SECOND FRET, or the length of the SECOND FRET. Test fit your neck and attach your bridge and fretboard with carpet tape and double check your measurements before drilling new holes in your guitar or. 00mm) Stud threads: M8 x 1. More Options. Find bridge placement for any scale with our free online tool fret position calculator. Unlike vintage pickups, our middle position pickups are reverse-wound and the magnets have reversed polarity (RWRP). 625" (66. com has a fret position calculator that will will give you precise locations for the dots. 64mm) minimum height adjustment. Leave about 1/8" between the Low-E polepiece and the bottom of the string when fretted at the highest fret, and a 3/32" gap for the High-E. TonePros TP6R features: Roller saddles. What you do is put the fret tang up to these two mark lines. 1637. com Fret position calculator Need help computing or laying out a fret scale? How about positioning a bridge? That's what we created our free online Fret Calculator for: If you're calculating fret positions and bridge placement, you don't need to do the math. 99mm) bone saddle is included. 78 $39. com, your #1 source for luthier tools and supplies, guitar. Shop GuitarSlinger Cryocated Aged Bridge for Tele with Grooved Barrel Saddles at StewMac. 22 Typically 19, 21, 22, or 24. Guitar Repairman and Builder. The final step is to set intonation. These special files are for those who prefer a traditional method of fret crowning. The threads also allow for custom adjustments to the string spacing. Vintage correct construction. All. On my calipers that number comes up but is. Item #. Shop GuitarSlinger Cryocated Aged Bridge for Tele with Grooved Barrel Saddles at StewMac. Gotoh's In-Tune saddles fit any vintage-style Tele bridge. 5081. A pin vice is also very useful for drilling small holes. 99. Offset Trem Electric Guitar Kit Item # 101260 Only 14 in stock, ready to ship! $40 OFF! $199. The TonePros LPS02 bridge and tailpiece set is designed for US. The most accurate way to lay out your scale is making all measurements from the. Here we are using the surface of a steel jointer. 1/8" thick x 2-1/2" wide x 5/8" tall. 34" scales Item #. This adjustable bridge/tailpiece adds intonation adjustment to the Les Paul® Junior and similar guitars, and it's a great alternative for custom instruments, too. These files work quickly to level frets or fingerboards, leaving a smooth finish. Expertly recreated hard to find parts to vintage specs. The fret leveling files have single-cut teeth with a steeper angle to eliminate "chatter. To zero the dial indicator, loosen the dial lock (located at the approximate 1 o'clock position of the dial). 2". I like position #3 on the guitar’s side near the neck heel, because the guitar hangs comfortably, balances well, and doesn’t fall forward. Retrofit your F-5 with this fine quality ebony Lloyd Loar reproduction bridge. Fret position calculator NUMBER OF FRETS. Positioning the bridge. Mark the positions of the two outermost strings on the card. That's what I did. Please note, the fret calculator will not convert scale lengths, you can use. Typically 19, 21, 22, or 24. On my guitar, as on many Les Paul style kits, the distance to the 12th fret is 313mm, giving a total scale length of 626mm. With a hammer, gently but firmly tap a hard solid object against the fretboard side of the old nut. 175 millimeters. 80mm) Post spacing 2-29/32". The outer face is ground and polished to be flush with the fingerboard and glide under the fret crown edge. FREE delivery Oct 13 - 17 . Order today with StewMAX FREE Shipping!Just imagine having a drawer of perfectly pre-cut, pre-radiused frets all ready to go for your next fret job. String spread: 2" (50. Chip Stoppers, Set of 2. Width 13/32" (10. 023" (0. New Lower Price! Rough Fret Smooth + Shine Set (77) $59. (0. When it's time fret a neck, I just grab a fret from bin #1 for the first position, #2 for the second, etc. Order today with StewMAX FREE Shipping!. Instruments Corporation. So this one's pretty easy. StewMac, Waverly, Five-Star, and ColorTone. If using this method, the various points for the 25. (42. Enhance the appearance of your nylon-string classical guitar with this well-made machined unpolished bridge. For the B and E strings, he works from the high E, sliding the rule 5/64" for the second course. Just follow the step. Simply enter the the number of frets and the scale length in millimetres then press the calculate button for an instant result. 99. Open navigation menuOur world class tech support and Lifetime Promise are here to ensure your build turns out perfect. Positioning the bridge. Fret position calculator NUMBER OF FRETS. 5080. Open-bottom construction. the height of the strings over the frets, stuff like that. How to find out where the saddle goes. Japanese Fret Saw and Depth Stop Item # 5756 In stock, ready to ship! $91. Wash, rinse. 24 $16. com StewMAX Exclusive: 15% OFF Safe Slot Nut Guard Learn More » We Ship Worldwide! Learn More » Fret position. The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > Build and Repair: Recommended approaches to do bridge and saddle slotJan 7, 2009. Now you know where the saddle has to go: it needs to cover these six indents. Fender specs have them all the exact same measurement, which is three 32nds. 023"-thick blades—one cuts on the pull stroke, the other on the push. Account;Re: What happened to stewmacs online bridge position calculator? I dunno where it's gone, haven't actually checked their site but i made an excel spreadsheet that does the same thing for any scale length. Length: 2. Wilkinson Adjustable Compensated Bridge for Tele. TonePros TP6R features: Roller saddles. Got the TOM-bridge installed today with a little help from the Stewmac fret position calculator. 11 kg) 102079;Find bridge placement for any scale with our free online tool fret position calculator. If done correctly, the strings should follow the radius of the fingerboard. 597 by 17. Item #. A shaped and fitted 2. You'll do a cleaner job, save work, and make. See the page entitled Calculating Fret Positions on this site for more info on fret placement. I think in the end I'll take a guess at the position given the bridge's similarity to the standard Fender bass bridge. The rest of it's great. The "factor" for fret spacing is 17. 5mm) thick, and ready to inlay. I've been using Stewmacs fret & scale calculator, for some Jag necks I'm making, I was first using the Strat placement with the measurements not making much sense. Online version Unlimited number of frets. There is an excellent fret position calculator at StewMac if you’d like to see the fret spacing on other scale lengths. standard "Nashville" or ABR-1-equipped guitars. guitars): "Replying to @(. It still didn't look right, I was starting to believe that the stewmac fret calculator was just spewing out random numbers. New Items; Sale Items; Closeout Items; Shop By Brand; Gift Ideas; Inspiration. Start off by finding the halfway point between the second and third fret. StewMAX FREE Shipping!. I use our fret arbor press with a special cradle I made for holding the mandolin fingerboard. I found a huge surplus vernier surface gauge, which measures 0-36" to 0. Note that the intonation on guitar/bass is imperfect by design, so a small deviation should be normal. StewMac Fret Kisser – StewMac $ 132. $39. Fret position calculator - StewMac 8/5/21, 11:38 PM. Excellent support for a guitar neck while pressing or hammering frets, or a lower clamping caul for regluing a fingerboard. 80mm) Saddle radius: 14" (355. Once the scale length is known, to find the position of the bridge posts it is a simple. 10 $ 36. 597 by 17. José Luiz Magalhães de Carvalho. Count out six lines to the left on the rule (for a banjo or bass, count four marks). A maneira mais precisa de organizar sua escala é fazer todas as medições da porca (usando a distância "traste a traste" apenas para confirmar seu layout). Find bridge placement for any scale with our free online tool fret position calculator. I'm going to hold the low E string down at the last fret, and I'm going to adjust that up. That's an inch and a quarter. Sale!Erick Coleman: Our Fret Slotting Miter Box is the best available for cutting slots by hand. (0. If your 1930's Gibson L-OO, for example, measures 12-3/8" at the 12th fret, then your guitar's scale length is twice that—a. This machined solid brass bridge reflects Hipshot's impressive workmanship and innovative design. Order 6 feet for a complete guitar or bass fret job, and 4 feet for a mandolin, banjo or ukulele. 093" (2. D) helps keep the fret knot in place. Positioning the bridge. For. Find bridge placement for any scale. 9/16" height Item # 0275 In stock, ready to ship! 5/8" height Item # 0272 In stock, ready to ship! If at any time our products break, wear out, or fail to exceed expectations simply return for a replacement. Find bridge placement for any scale with our free online tool fret position calculator. New bridge with vintage appeal: distressed look of the Relic Nickel plating is perfect for repairing old guitars, when shiny new hardware just won't do. If you are a mac user with "numbers" is is easy to make a spreadsheet for the calculation. 4 equals 3. Instrument makers and repair shops rely on us for the highest quality 18% nickel-silver fretwire. 5" scale are plotted along one edge of the fretboard blank, and then the various points. 084" or 0. It sounds a bit brazen to complain about a free service but the new fret-calculator on the Stewmac website no longer includes saddle location or instrument selection. For optimum volume, tone and stability, the arched base should be sanded to match the curvature of your mandolin top. Carefully tighten the clamp to press. Tip: Slotting Tune-o. Saddle slot: 3/32" x 2-29/32" (2. 4 setup wrenches. Attach the fingerboard to the template with double-stick tape. Have you used our free online Fret Calculator for any of your projects yet?. Notes on fret layout. Low-friction roller saddles adjust for intonation and height, and for string spacings from 2" to 2-3/16" (50. Have you used our free online Fret Calculator for any of your projects yet? stewmac. 58mm) fret slot width. The holes for the bridge posts are elongated to allow overall intonation adjustment, and allen screws lock the bridge to the posts. It was close enough, and is still pretty close. Some common guitar scales expressed. However, the calculator will report the disance as 11. Positioning the bridge. What we like to use is the 6” StewMac Shop Ruler. Auto Align: StewMac Fret Slotting Miter Box Compatible. Tip: Slotting Tune-o-matic style saddles Nut slotting files work great for metal saddles. 329" 2. Test fit your neck and attach your bridge and fretboard with carpet tape and double check your measurements before drilling new holes in your guitar or. 37mm)Please note, the fret calculator will not convert scale lengths, you can use our measurement converter to convert your scale length. The scale length is 27. 5" scale on the bass side, and a 24. 52mm) wide. Regards. From marking centerlines, fret locations and inlays, this is the right rule for the job. Schaller's unique variation of the Tune-o-matic bridge features low-friction roller saddles for smoother tuning and tremolo action. Tons of uses for luthiery. 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FretFind2D doesn't just calculate fret spacing. The channeled baseplate prevents lateral saddle movement, a great idea that helps keep your bass in tune. 13/16" (20. I've used StewMac's fret calculator and it gave me wrong measurements for 16th and 17th frets. 3. Saddle radius 13". New Lower Price! Precision Straightedges (96) From $56. Mounting wood screws. Leave fret slots gunk-free, a must for seating replacement fretwire correctly. StewMac Fret Heater. Find bridge placement for any scale with our free online tool fret position calculator. 00mm) from the fretboard side of the string nut. The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > Build and Repair: Recommended approaches to do bridge and saddle slotStewMac Z-File Fret Crowning Files (224) From $112. Perfectly cut position markers for the edge of the fingerboard. Weight. Fit the new nut. It's a tool for leveling high spots on frets. 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Get Adobe Reader Some common guitar scale lenghts *For an explanation of the Gibson scale length changes over the years see Luthier Tools + Supplies Tools by Job Tools for Fretting Tools for Fretting 133 products Categories Fingerboard cleaner, stain and oil (3) Hammering (9) Jigs and fixtures (12) Leveling (22) Measuring (18) Polishing and abrasives (26) Pressing (13) Pullers, nippers, sizing (14) Saws and slots (14) Shaping and crowning (16) Brand New & specials May 3, 2012 · If you're calculating fret positions and bridge placement, you don't need to do the math. DISCOVER ALL STEWMAC PICKUPS. For my ukes, I just use the same StewMac fret calculator I use for guitars. Nov 17, 2021 #7. Awl marks the middle points between each pair of pencil marks. 09. by Simon Magennis » Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:49 pm. In this case, I'm getting 12-43/64". 92. Fret Calculator; Wiring Diagrams; All Instructions; Conversions; Customer Service. (0. I measured the scale length (2x distance from nut to middle of 12th fret) as 626mm - the same as every other kit I've ever put together. Unlike vintage pickups, our middle position pickups are reverse-wound and the magnets have reversed polarity (RWRP). 4mm) jaw width, 8" (203. Sold individually or SAVE when you buy the bridge and tailpiece set. 22 fret fender necks usually have a fretboard extension to accommodate the last fret so your neck and bridge should not move from the original position if you attach your fretboard correctly. But keep that hammer moving to avoid dents or flat spots that’ll happen if you keep whackin’ the same spot. Same day shipping, free technical support, 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum South Pacific/Indian Ocean/Gulf of Carpentaria/Great Australian Bight LuthiersSearch titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. Please note, the fret calculator will not convert scale lengths, you can use our measurement converter to convert your scale length. 3/8"-diameter (10mm) mounting hole is required. Expertly recreated hard to find parts to vintage specs. Fret Calculator; Wiring Diagrams; All Instructions; Conversions; Customer Service. 99. 28/8/2019 Fret Position Calculator | stewmac. The ideal upgrade for more accurate intonation on archtop and semi-hollow electrics. Fret Level + Dress Tool Set (6) $149. RESET. ) that's a great question go to stewmac. The rare Gibson tune-o-matic bridge lives again! Straight from Gibson Guitar's Historic Re-issue guitars come Gibson Gear's new Historic Spec series—parts that have been specially designed to replicate the original parts used by Gibson in the late 1950s. Sep 19, 2019StewMac Z-File Fret Crowning Files (225) From $112. Find bridge placement for any scale with our free online tool fret position calculator. Fret position calculator - Stewmac cavaquinho. 062" (1. The lightweight inlaid solid bone saddle brightens the tone and resists string wear. You can work from the ends in, from the center out, or from one end to the other — whatever works for you. Typically 19, 21, 22, or 24. They cut right up next to the board without pinching, twisting, or pulling your new frets back up out of their slots. 500" scale length Distance indicated is from the fretboard edge of the nut, to the break-angle of the string at the peak of the saddle. Shop GuitarSlinger Cryocated Aged ABR-1 Tune-o-matic Bridge at StewMac. Business, Economics, and Finance. Made from genuine shell material, perfectly cut to drop right into place. e. It comes in two sizes, seven and a half inches for guitar and bass, and three and three quarter inches for. Just measure and mark. Watch out: it's easy to drill clear through the neck! So I'm using a depth-stop drill bit. Check with the Stewmac online fret calculator. A removable 1/8" (3. We supply our fretwire in 2-foot straight lengths. The fret knot is complete. 2X4X5mm – cut your top sound holes as desired. ) Tap from the front (fretboard) side, then from the back (peghead) side. 1636. De Jesus - Jorge AI-enhanced title fret Copyright: © All Rights Reserved Available Formats Download as. Luthier Tools + Supplies Tools by Job Tools for Fretting Tools for Fretting 133 products Categories Fingerboard cleaner, stain and oil (3) Hammering (9) Jigs and fixtures (12). 1140 lbs. Ships from and sold by StewMac. It's made of unpolished ebony and measures 6" x 1" x 0. Expertly recreated hard to find parts to vintage specs. (0. All stewmac pickups, wiring diagrams, + soldering tips ». The 1” neck pup spacing on a Ric puts it almost exactly at the theoretical 24th fret, the bridge pup almost exactly the 36th fret position. Any so-called secrets would be appreciated. Although the saddle of the 1929 National I copied was located at 25" (the exact scale length), my saddle location is 25-1/8" from the nut. More Options. 24 $44. Pencil marks on each side of Intonator saddles. Upgrade your bridge and stop tailpiece with TonePros. It's designed to work with our 1" wide 3M Stikit Gold Abrasives for ultra-fast set up and leveling. A link to our free, online Fret Scale Calculator for determining fret and bridge placements and saddle compensation. Shop. Find bridge placement for any scale with our free online tool fret position calculator. Fret Barber. Saddle dimensions. In the example you gave earlier, Fryovanni was right. Find bridge placement for any scale with our free online tool fret position calculator. Bridge Position, Black Exposed Coils Item # 101550 In stock, ready to ship! $79. Positioning the bridge Find bridge placement for any scale with our free online tool fret position calculator . 49. Binding . Order today with StewMAX FREE Shipping!The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > Build and Repair: Fret calculationThe Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > Build and Repair: Recommended approaches to do bridge and saddle slotJust like the rest of our top quality templates, they are made order. 70mm) push-cut teeth, for clearing both ends of the fret slot right up to the bindings. 2mm). 8mm). Divide the scale length by this fret factor to find the location of the first fret. 02mm resolution). New Lower Price! StewMac Z-File Fret Crowning Files. The Fret Beveling File is the fast, accurate way to put a uniform 35° bevel on fret ends after installing new frets. 25", 12" or 16" Medium width, choose 0. The height is thumbwheel-adjustable from approximately 7/8" to 1-1/4" (22. Shop GuitarSlinger Cryocated Aged Bridge for Tele with Grooved Barrel Saddles at StewMac. For use with a Tele bridge pickup and through-body string attachment. Tried-and-true 1950s technology! This is the workhorse 6-screw-mount tremolo bridge with vintage-style bent-steel adjustable saddles. A piece of this . Scale length. Quick View. Messages 823. The first one is the Centered Z-File. Fret Position Calculator - Stewmac 1 Uploaded by Josué S. Pearl Fretboard Side Dots. What spec resolutions are really achievable for scale length and fret position markers? Thanks a heap, -jbb Second step: the frets. Nominally this is correct. Note that due to rounding errors, the calculation may be off by several thousandths of an inch. These intonation-adjustable brass saddles allow adjustable string spread, and are angled slightly for correct alignment with the offset mounting studs and threaded bushings. With my StewMac jig, there's a small amount of play because the positioning pin doesn't fit as snugly or securely. URL I use for the Fret calculator. Europe. 4 millimeters in an inch, so you simply divide or multiply by that to switch back and forth. . StewMac - If you're calculating. 7" (177. I guess I'm lazy and always want the short cut. 23mm to 31. SCALE LENGTH. TonePros TP6 Tune-o-matic Bridge with Standard Posts: Unnotched saddles. The middle pot becomes the master tone for the whole guitar. BarfanyShart. Shop Tools for Leveling at StewMac. 114 lbs. The Fret Buck was originally developed by Taylor Guitars, as a shock absorber for hammering frets over the body of an acoustic guitar. From there, click on the "calculate" button and the fret slot measurements will be displayed. Find bridge placement for any scale with our free online tool fret position calculator. Low-friction roller saddles adjust for intonation and height, and for string spacings from 2" to 2-3/16" (50. The inner jaw tips are ground to a 45-degree angle to gently nudge the fret free. Sounds like lotta work, but you have to do it anyway and it takes less time per set to do it all at once since you're only setting the bender once for each position to get about 20-25 neck's worth of position X frets. Place the rule on the fretboard against the nut, and align any line on the rule with your mark for the treble E string. 12 kg)The reversible locking saddles are individually Allen-adjustable for accurate intonation. Fret Position Calculator - StewMac - Free download as PDF File (. Neck Position, RWRP, Black Cover Item # 101578 In stock, ready to ship! $20 OFF! Bridge Position, Original, Black Cover Item # 101577 In stock, ready to ship! $20 OFF! Neck Position, RWRP, Cream Cover Item # 101574 Only 13 in stock, ready to ship! $20 OFF!Notched Fret Press Inserts come in sets of 2 with the same radius, with wide/narrow notch spacing to fit over strings near the nut or near the body. 88 $109. Simply enter the the number of frets and the scale length in millimetres then press the calculate button for an instant result. 062" x . 314mm from the fret wire to the centre of the bridge lands 5mm from the front face of the bridge. Item # Weight; 4566-G; 0. 20mm)String spread: 2-1/8" (54mm) Baseplate dimensions: 1-1/2" x 3" (37mm x 76mm) Stamped steel baseplate. 22mm) on a 30" scale Musicmaster® bass. $36. 56mm).