usedrocker Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 hey guys, im starting a project on a custom Les Paul stle guitar. i want to have 23 frets and i was just wondering how long i should have the fingerboard. could i get some feedback from you guys? much appreciation.. thanks, matthew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Welcome to the forum. Using This Fret Calculator, you can find out how far the 23rd fret is from the nut, then give yourself a bit of extra. Cheers, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbansmurf Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 its common practice to cut it exactly one fret past what you want, for example if the fret calculator tells you the 23rd fret is 20" from the nut, and the 24th is 20.2", cut the fretboard 20.2". good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbkim Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 I'm curious why 23 frets instead of either 22 or 24? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedrocker Posted April 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 thanks guys for the help and welcome. i totally forgot about the fret calculator. i had come across it a while back. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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