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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Mar 21, 2010 11:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Scalelength question |
The harp guitar I build has a 25.5 scale length. 12 fret. I want a 14 fret. I realize I will have to stretch the harp neck to keep things on proportion, maybe an inch? But I do not want to move sound hole or bridge placement. At most, I have about 3.75" from 14th fret to soundhole. I would like at least 18-20 frets. Is this possible? |
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| Author: | Dave White [ Mon Mar 22, 2010 4:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Scalelength question |
Mike, The easiest thing to do is just change the body shape in the upper bout area through to the treble side of the hollow arm bringing the join down by two frets - you might have to alter the upper bought bracing a little but not much. Everything else stays the same. You loose a little body volume but no more than you would if you used a cutaway. |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Scalelength question |
As was stated on the previous post you have 2 choices , change the body or move the bracing. You braces are scale length oriented so you have to adjust for that. To use a 12 fret body and make it a 14 fret the soundhole will have to move and braces . |
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