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| Author: | herry tze [ Sun Nov 16, 2014 10:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | 20th Fret width |
Hi, hello, I need help about my 20th fret width I'm building 34" electric bass with Precision Bass pickup neck through body, 80%done, but, when I measured nut width 42mm and  20th fret width just 52mm (heel)   What you think? about 20th fret width just 52mm, is that too narrow? what should I do? I need your suggestion, thank you so much herry tze ![[uncle]](./images/smilies/surrenderflagqv6.gif "Uncle")
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Sun Nov 16, 2014 11:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 20th Fret width |
Well, without knowing the string spread at the saddle, the number is somewhat irrelevant .... your saddle width, and 12th fret fingerboard width need to be close, the fingerboard could be smaller by a couple mm (mine usually are on a SS) .. does the bridge you plan to use feature adjustable string spacing ?? - some bass bridges do ... |
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| Author: | herry tze [ Mon Nov 17, 2014 1:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 20th Fret width |
Hi Tony, this is the picture, I mean with the narrow saddle spread spacing: 15mm and the wider pbass picktup, is that produce true sound or good sound? thakn's |
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| Author: | TonyKarol [ Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 20th Fret width |
what is the string spread on the pickup poles .. cant tell from that picture .... what is the typical string spread on a fender ?? check your local guitar shop, or maybe online somewhere ... |
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| Author: | Cush [ Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 20th Fret width |
A width of 52mm seems a little bit slim. You may be able to add some binding to the fingerboard to gain some width. If you do add binding. In order to keep the proper taper of the fingerboard you may have to shave a little from the nut end of the board. If you use it the way it is the bridge will need to be adjustable or maybe 4 individuals would work. The standard spacing for a bass bridge is about 60mm. |
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| Author: | herry tze [ Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 20th Fret width |
Cush wrote: A width of 52mm seems a little bit slim. You may be able to add some binding to the fingerboard to gain some width. If you do add binding. In order to keep the proper taper of the fingerboard you may have to shave a little from the nut end of the board. If you use it the way it is the bridge will need to be adjustable or maybe 4 individuals would work. The standard spacing for a bass bridge is about 60mm. Thank's Cush, I will do to add the binding, thank's so much  
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