customguitar Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I've read that people like to get the non-radiused fretboards from stewmac, to make it easier to make sure it's flat, and make it easier to clamp on when gluing. My question is are the fret slots cut deep enough to allow for the radiusing after gluing it on, or will they have to be cut deeper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 That depends on the length of your tang and the radius you're putting on the fretboard. If you're doing a shallow radius (16-20") and using frets with smaller-sized tang, you might be able to get away with it. Or, best-case scenario, you find out that you like playing on a flat fretboard Shop around, though. There are a few manufacturers who might be able to get you extra thick fretboards for this purpose. It's really not that hard to shim a clamping block to compensate for a curved fretboard, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
low end fuzz Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 a faster answer (no disrespect xanthus; and im sure none taken) is yes with lots of room to spare, even on a 7.25 radius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customguitar Posted April 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I was planning on a twelve inch radius with the medium/medium stewmac wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 a faster answer (no disrespect xanthus; and im sure none taken) is yes with lots of room to spare, even on a 7.25 radius Hmm... My only cause for concern is that StewMac lists their Dobro boards at 13/64" thick, or a hair over 5mm. I just feel like it'd be pushing it a bit close for comfort, is all. Then again, I've got no practical experience with the issue either. preradiused boards all the way, for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Normally the slots are deep enough that it's no problem, unless you mess up and end up having to re-level the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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