tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35757443.post2302675719857979878..comments2023-10-25T09:42:40.651+00:00Comments on "Smojo" Cigar Box Guitars: making a cigar box guitar part 2 - the neckUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35757443.post-66068879676534117252013-01-13T09:31:18.132+00:002013-01-13T09:31:18.132+00:00thanks Bazza - In true cigar box guitar building s...thanks Bazza - In true cigar box guitar building style, I'm still using my MDF template with felt tip pen marks on it that I copied from an old Teisco electric. Seems close enough for my purposesDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01376547251592722914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35757443.post-9786644603103775872013-01-12T21:20:15.296+00:002013-01-12T21:20:15.296+00:00Hi Smojo Man, viewing your page, it's good &am...Hi Smojo Man, viewing your page, it's good & interesting, plenty of tips on building. I noticed the comments on fret placement, all too difficult for me. I use a free program you can download from the web, it's called Wfret. You can choose the scale length, the number of frets required & then print out a template of the fret marks to transfer to the neck. I call it idiot proof, that's why I use it, check it out, BazzaLord Glencoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842606958229914472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35757443.post-70075348986404313002010-11-02T16:15:07.376+00:002010-11-02T16:15:07.376+00:00It’s a pretty interesting tool. I will definitely ...It’s a pretty interesting tool. I will definitely be using it once I get the chance. Thanks for sharing!Susan Grahamhttp://www.1cabinfurniture.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35757443.post-20782357645936251062009-02-01T18:43:00.000+00:002009-02-01T18:43:00.000+00:00Steve many thanks for that.Steve many thanks for that.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01376547251592722914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35757443.post-85162497924445081592009-02-01T17:44:00.000+00:002009-02-01T17:44:00.000+00:00Hi. The exact spacing between frets is one divided...Hi. The exact spacing between frets is one divided by the twelfth root of two. Using a scientific calculator type in "2", and then press the "log10" or simply "log" button (actually some calculators now make you type in the "log" button before the 2, but that's bye the bye). Divide the result by 12, then press the "10x" button, which is often the same one as the log button but you have to press an up arrow key or somesuch. You'll get an answer close to 1.06. Divide "1" by what you've got, and you get the exact ratio between frets. You can then multiply whatever string scale you choose by that ratio. After 12 multiplications you'll find you end up with half your original string length, which is the octave.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222631506547443284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35757443.post-14557448652953550662007-06-01T17:45:00.000+00:002007-06-01T17:45:00.000+00:00Pete - first thanks for visiting my site and leavi...Pete - first thanks for visiting my site and leaving your comment. No I haven't heard that rule, I'll check it out. I have been taking the easy route and copying the scale off a guitar but that's pretty useful to know. SmojoDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01376547251592722914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35757443.post-49829625019600406482007-05-28T23:01:00.000+00:002007-05-28T23:01:00.000+00:00Hi Smojo Man! I'm visiting your site for tips as I...Hi Smojo Man! I'm visiting your site for tips as I'm about to make two biscuit tin instruments (steel strung ukulele and a two string bass!) for a show.<BR/>I noticed your method for finding fret positions - have you heard of the "rule of eighteen"? In a nutshell you reduce the string length by 1/18th for each fret. You can then have any scale length you like. Pete.Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308925106539080606noreply@blogger.com