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19th June 2008, 11:09 PM #1
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where to buy a fretboard
hey there, this is my first time on these forums.
i'm half way through building my electric 6 string for a year12 project, and i'm stuck and cant go any further without getting a fretboard.
i'm looking at rosewood most likely, the neck is maple.
preferably i want one thats pre-slotted, as i dont know if my skills are up to scratch to do my own, and pre-radiused.
does anyone know of any suppliers for this type of thing in melbourne?
thanks
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20th June 2008, 12:04 AM #2
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Hey,
Welcome to the forum!
For fretboards check out:
- http://www.luthierssupplies.com.au/
- http://www.guitarwoods.com.au/catalog/index.php
How about some pics of the build progress, details, shape?
I see your in Melbourne, where about are you?
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20th June 2008, 12:42 AM #3
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you'll get em cheaper here if you buy a few
freight on 3 boards is A$28ray c
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20th June 2008, 07:02 AM #4
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Try here, http://www.guitaraust.com.au/shop/
Or maybe here, http://www.ormsbyguitars.com/
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20th June 2008, 10:52 AM #5
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isn't that kind of cheating to buy one if its for a year 12 project?
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20th June 2008, 11:15 AM #6
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It's not THAT hard!
If my year 8 girl can have a go...
lookey here:
https://www.woodworkforums.com/showth...t=70739&page=5
The measurements are important, but in reality even a perfectly fretted board is only as good as the finger holding down the strings. I have found that even using a 600mm ruler I can get good enough measuring results. A rosewood fretboard blank will set you back 15-20 bucks, its worth having a go yourself, I think
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20th June 2008, 12:07 PM #7
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If youre going to cut the fret slots yourself then buy at least two blanks...dont ask me why!!!
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