Guitar scale length and fret setting-out

[@jarrahoyen148]

thank you very much. was just looking about for correct info. you didn't give me the "answer" but you explained it so well i was able to get the correct answer for my question

[@larryvturner]

Thanks very much John for you very clear explanation of the physics of these "simple" GBGs and their fretting. You are a wonderful teacher. Thanks again from across the pond.

[@GH-cm3rr]

Having recently bought a Chickenbone John Fretting template and fret saw I can say without a shadow of a doubt that it’s some of the best money I have spent on tools. It takes all the guesswork and chance out of things and also speeds up and streamlines the production process. Thanks for a very clear and well informed video.

[@stevehechtman3074]

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[@chris-terrell-liveactive]

More top quality content, I plan to make a fretless cbg but want to mark fret positions along the top edge of the fretboard, so this is really helpful. Thank you.

[@barryashton1404]

Thank you for all your videos John they have really helped me with my builds😊

[@MindfulHeagjdxjsjsjsj]

You're awesome, I just got one and learning stevie ray vaughn

[@ianhosking2975]

Thanks that made it clear and understandable and a handy reference.

[@davidskeen4000]

Excellent information . Thank you.

[@howardc9882]

Thank you, I like your vids and respect the wisdom, iam new to making cbg making ,only 4 so far , you can see my builds on cigar box nations, Howard Craypool, I have used bones nuts and bridge, but I have placed the nut before the bend, like say on regular guitars nut placement, I see you come up alittle on the fret board then start fretting, iam I wrong , what’s the different, thanks, Happy Holidays…

[@ChickenboneJohn]

Basically you can install a bone nut Gibson / Martin style , typically used on a scarf jointed / tilt back headstock, or Fender style where it is set into a slot at the end of the fretboard itself.

[@kilogram064]

I built my 4 string using basic woodworking tools. It probably would've turned out better if I had some of the specialty tools that are available but I didn't know where to go for them or who to contact.

[@loasidasortiz9716]

Man thk u brother this makes so much sense ❤

[@johnaustin1825]

Is it the same rules for a fretless CBG?

[@ChickenboneJohn]

The principle is the same for both fretted and fretted, the rules of physics don't change.

[@Jack-fs2im]

Great but why do they NEVER tell us the best width of the fret ,mine is 3.6cm but think these ones are 4cm

[@ChickenboneJohn]

We usually make our 3 string necks 3.6cm wide.

[@habe1113]

@@ChickenboneJohn Hello, great and informative video. But I have a question - how big do you make the distance between the strings ?