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Question:

I would like to make my own fretboard, but do not know how to calculate the distances between frets. Is there an easy way to do this?

Answer:

Fret Location (FL) is a logarithmic function. To calculate fret locations, you must know the actual scale Length (L) of your guitar. Then use these formulae:

or you can use this easy Fret Locator Excel spreadsheet

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