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06 Sep 08 - 12:09 PM (#2432648) Subject: Tech: Fret spacing for 3 string Diatonic instr From: HiHo_Silver I am interested in crafting a 3 string instrument such as the strum stick just as a hobby project through the long winter nights. Would appreciate any advice and particularly information on the fret spacing for a diatonic instrument such as this. Is there a formula on how the spacing is determined in relation to neck lenth etc. Perhaps there are plans available somewhere, I have done quite extensive searching but have been unable to find very much detailed information on this. |
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06 Sep 08 - 12:18 PM (#2432657) Subject: RE: Tech: Fret spacing for 3 string Diatonic instr From: bigchuck The fret spacing would be the same as for a Dulcimer and would depend on the scale length of the instrument. I suspect google search on dulcimer construction and specifications would answer your question. Sandy |
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06 Sep 08 - 12:20 PM (#2432659) Subject: RE: Tech: Fret spacing for 3 string Diatonic instr From: catspaw49 A very easy to use fret calculator for diatonic (dulcimer) instruments.....any scale length works! GO CLICKETY_CLACK RIGHT HERE Spaw |
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06 Sep 08 - 12:22 PM (#2432663) Subject: RE: Tech: Fret spacing for 3 string Diatonic instr From: catspaw49 I also linked at the top, other threads on Mountain Dulcimer. Spaw |
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06 Sep 08 - 06:06 PM (#2432863) Subject: RE: Tech: Fret spacing for 3 string Diatonic instr From: Jack Campin To experiment, you could use tied-on frets made of nylon fishing line, as used on the viol or saz. Or make something like a sitar, with movable frets mounted on rails. |
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07 Sep 08 - 04:40 AM (#2433120) Subject: RE: Tech: Fret spacing for 3 string Diatonic instr From: Darowyn A student of mine came back from Ankara with a Saz. The frets were electrical nylon tie-wraps. Cheers Dave |
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07 Sep 08 - 05:24 AM (#2433130) Subject: RE: Tech: Fret spacing for 3 string Diatonic instr From: Jack Campin I have a hard time believing that could be playable. I've seen a lot of sazes, and never one done that way - the action is normally far too low for such a thick fret not to buzz. I'd guess it was made for the "tourists will buy anything" market. |
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20 Sep 08 - 08:50 PM (#2446211) Subject: RE: Tech: Fret spacing for 3 string Diatonic instr From: Bert The twelfth root of two should do and leave out the frets you don't need. |