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Resonator guitar set-up
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I am setting up a round neck resonator guitar. My preliminary measurements involve stretching a monofilament line from the 4th string slot in the nut to the top surface of the spider bridge slot. The…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Allen L Wall Sep 19, 2020.

Scale length for resonator guitar
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In measuring the scale length for a resonator guitar, do you measure to the exact center of the spider bridge slot or to the front of said slot? Any input will be appreciated. I LOVE Frets.netContinue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Allen L Wall Jul 3, 2020.

Laying out the headblock
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Greetings to allI am building a guitar according to "Guitarmaking: Tradition & Technology". In the chapter 'The Neck & The Headpiece' Step 8 says to mark the end of the headblock 1/8" farther…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Allen L Wall Aug 31, 2019.

Don't make this mistake!
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Greetings,I purchased a whole bunch of 3M sandpaper with the "no slip" backing. Most of my sandpapering (is that a word?) is done by gluing the sandpaper to a sanding block with rubber cement. I…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger Häggström Jul 15, 2018.