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Creating a 14" radius on a Strat Fingerboard @StringTech Workstations
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@danialm8122 3 года назад

The best video changing fingerboard radius on RU-vid.

@franciscocabezas5976 3 года назад

This video it's exactly what I was looking for 👍👍👍

@franciscocabezas5976 3 года назад

This is the video I was looking for!! ,,,👏👏👏

@StringTechWorkstations 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful ! Merry Christmas Francisco ! MMcC

@angrytroll27 6 лет назад

May have just gotten some pointers. Im going to be learning about fretwork this weekend on a guitar im having built

@StringTechWorkstations 6 лет назад

There is definitely some food for thought, when it comes to choosing a radius or compound radius for the fingerboard, and the cross-sectional profile of the fret wire. Best regards with your new guitar !

@angrytroll27 6 лет назад

Thanks its got a 12 inch radius n getting XJ fret wire

@StringTechWorkstations 6 лет назад

What is the crown height and width on your xj wire ? Is that extra large Jackson wire ? Just curious .... MMcC

@angrytroll27 6 лет назад

Crown is .053" and width .110" according to stewmac. I think its the same stuff used by jackson and ESP

@StringTechWorkstations 6 лет назад

Sounds about right.Depending on who's fret wire you are using ... Dunlop / Jescar etc... I've seen it go up to .058" x .118"

@SuperLandslide 3 года назад

Do you feel hammering the frets in has any advantages over pressing them in? You're work is impeccable! Most guys I've seen at your level of mastery are pressing them. Just curious if there is a reason you still hammer. Thanks!

@StringTechWorkstations 3 года назад

Thanks for asking Jimi. Both methods work, when done properly. MMcC

@leoarjuncrasto 3 года назад

The perfect video I was looking for. Can I change my Stratocaster radius from 9.5-14inch compound to a 16 inch fixed radius? Would there be enough wood on the fingerboard for such a drastic change? I have a rosewood fingerboard just like you have in your video.

@StringTechWorkstations 3 года назад

Shouldn't be an issue Leo.

@leoarjuncrasto 3 года назад

@@StringTechWorkstations thanks sir❤️

@hcullen12 2 года назад

I'm trying to determine if sanding my fretboard is necessary on one of my guitars. Did you measure the fretboard with gauges before taking the frets off, or did this guitar need new frets anyway? I'm inexperienced with any fret/fretboard work, so any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for making these videos!

@StringTechWorkstations 2 года назад

Yes and yes. It might be a bit of a tall order to start with a complete refret. I don't want to discourage you from trying ..... might be best to practice on a cheaper guitar. If you cycle back through the last few years on my channel you'll find 100's of hours of detailed video to get you started. Good Luck ! MMcC

@ronmorey3475 2 года назад

Hi Michael, thank you for the demonstration on figuring out how wide the fret tang should be compared to the slot width. I know that you said that .0065 on each side of the tang was good for this job, What’s the maximum amount on each side you would allow before you would run into back bow? Cheers

@StringTechWorkstations 2 года назад

That's a very good question Ron. I have developed an intuitive sense over the last 1/2 century. I just know when the fret is too tight. In those cases; I will either switch to another fret wire .... or ... crush the bead slightly ... for a better fit. Cheers ! MMcC

@ronmorey3475 2 года назад

@@StringTechWorkstations Thank you!

@davekiddie4467 4 года назад

where do you buy those saws? or can I order one from Stew Mac, Thanks! love your videos!

@StringTechWorkstations 4 года назад

The Japanese saws I buy at the local surplus store.

@tombrackettjr.9308 Год назад

I just got one at Harbor Freight. It wasn't much. I think right around $10 US

@bobbyshepherd6039 6 лет назад

What grit sand paper are you using to level the fretboard??

@StringTechWorkstations 6 лет назад

80 / 120 / 180 /..... finish up with 220 / 320 ;^ ) .... MMcC

@61854425 Год назад

while filer is it again??? i really need that kind. BTW your work is truly a masterpiece..

@StringTechWorkstations Год назад

6" single cut fine mill file mounted on a jointed hardwood block.

@caniswolf3394 3 года назад

I'm working on a "strat style" neck with a 7.25" radius and am wanting to change it to a 9.5". Do you have any tips on doing it?

@StringTechWorkstations 3 года назад

This is another instance where I prefer to use the narrow sanding blocks, to bring down the centre of the higher radius as I blend to the outside edges.

@hexaldecima6839 Месяц назад

Sorry to ask a silly question, but is it possible to change the radius of the Frets instead of the board? For context: I have a 12 radius fretboard, but I want to try out and see if a 14 or even a 17 conversion will work out.

@StringTechWorkstations Месяц назад

Not a silly question. If you have enough Crown height ... you can "cheat " a flatter radius ( especially a compound radius ) into the crowns of the frets. But it is always best to correct the fingerboard THEN install the new frets.

@amar93chaniago 3 года назад

what grit do u use on the sandpaper for levelling fingerboard?

@StringTechWorkstations 3 года назад

80 / 120 / 180

@alxesh4088 Год назад

Could I make a 12 inch SRV neck to 7.25?

@StringTechWorkstations Год назад

Short answer ... No. Why? ... because if you switch from 12" to 7.25" ... all of the " meat" would come off of the outside edges of the fingerboard ...... with a lot of these fingerboards being extremely thin to begin with .... there would not be enough " real estate " to create that steeper radius. If you wish to go that route; then swapping out the neck with a neck that has a 7.25" radius would be the way to go. MMcC

@petecollins5401 2 года назад

Hi, I have a 7.5 inch radius on my strat . Is there a way of setting it up so as I can bend a string past the 12 fret? Or should I try to get a flatter radius as in this video? Thanks.

@StringTechWorkstations 2 года назад

A flatter radius will help. Depending on the year / vintage of the Strat; and whether it is a rosewood fingerboard. The early ( 50's / 60's ) Strats had extremely thin rosewood fingerboards. The next video coming up is a refret on a rosewood Strat ... stay tuned ... this will address your questions. MMcC

@petecollins5401 2 года назад

@@StringTechWorkstations thanks very much!

@precbsfender Год назад

I think you mean 7.25 radius, Fender didn't make a 7.5 radius..

@tiago5a 2 года назад

Can I do the same for a maple neck? It's a 9.5'', I want to change to 12''. Will it work? Thanks

@StringTechWorkstations 2 года назад

Absolutely, have recently finished up 3 more Maple necks.Cycle back a view videos ... you'll find them. MMcC

@murisan3589 Год назад

So, is it possible to go the other way round, i.e. turning a 20 inch radius in a 12 inch one? Can I do it myself? Would it destry my inlays (the dots) on my fretboard?

@StringTechWorkstations Год назад

I cannot speak to your own experience ... as far as " being able " . If you are changing from a 20" - 12" then the inlays in the centre of the fingerboard would barely be touched. It would be the inlays near the outside of the fingerboard that would be reduced ( at the 12th fret in many guitars ). Hope that helps to clarify. MMcC

@murisan3589 Год назад

@@StringTechWorkstations Thank you for your quick reply. Indeed, I formulated the question wrongly. If I will proceed, I will most probably look for a luthier in my area. It's a Kiesel and the dots are on both sides, not in the middle, like this fr.audiofanzine.com/autre-guitare-electrique-solid-b/kiesel/z6/ I guess they will suffer more. Would the guitar need a refretting job? Is it a difficult/expensive job?

@StringTechWorkstations Год назад

If they are just dots ...that is not so bad. They can be easily replaced if necessary.

@pablete777 2 года назад

Is the opposite possible? To decrease the radius, say from 14" to 12"?

@StringTechWorkstations 2 года назад

Absolutely.

@Worldwideguy96 6 лет назад

Looks great! So when doing this, it's not necessary to removing the dot inlays ? My strat neck is a 7.25 radius and i wanna sand it to 12 possibly.

@StringTechWorkstations 6 лет назад

Hey Zach, I've never needed to remove the dots. Note: Remember to make sure you put a little load ( a third of a turn ) on the truss rod BEFORE you true up the neck along the string path end -to- end. Good luck ... have fun; check across the radius AND along the length as you go ;^ ). \m/ ! MMcC

@StringTechWorkstations 6 лет назад

One more thing: It is actually more natural for the hands to create a conical ( compound radius ) as opposed to a straight 12" end to end. So you could go from 9 1/2" - 12" ... just a suggestion. The 1" sanding blocks that you see me use in the videos; will very quickly create this for you. Best ... MMcC

@Worldwideguy96 6 лет назад

Hmm interesting. Would you be able to do this work on my neck if I ship it to you?

@BubbaZanetti_375 27 дней назад

6 years late but, do you do work on customer guitars? I want my Fender Pro2 to be 12" across the board.

@StringTechWorkstations 27 дней назад

Are you shipping or commuting ? I am booking into September at the moment.

@BubbaZanetti_375 27 дней назад

@@StringTechWorkstations I would be shipping. I'm in TX

@StringTechWorkstations 26 дней назад

Let me check with my Patreon guys. I may have someone closer to you that can do this. Send me an email: michael@mcconvilleguitars.com

@BubbaZanetti_375 26 дней назад

@@StringTechWorkstations sent! 👍🏼

@0v3nm4n 4 года назад

What was that ball in socket vise?

@StringTechWorkstations 4 года назад

I LOVE that little knuckle vice ! The best $20.00 I ever spent. I use this primarily for holding nuts as I cut the slots.

@sethorea5117 2 года назад

Where’s your shop to take my guitar?

@StringTechWorkstations 2 года назад

Hey Seth, I'm in Stratford Ontario Canada. I am booking early December at the moment. Any " shipped " guitars will be booked for after Christmas. Cheers ! MMcC

@sethorea5117 2 года назад

@@StringTechWorkstations sounds good do you have email or something that I can get in touch with you to give you more details ?

@StringTechWorkstations 2 года назад

mcconvilleguitars@gmail.com

@j.watson1644 3 года назад

Why do this in the 1st place ? Just asking ..

@StringTechWorkstations 3 года назад

Good question. I currently have 2 Strats that are getting this treatment. I will answer this question .... very clearly in this upcoming video.

@JimmyKay1976 Год назад

Can this be done with a simple fret leveling?

@StringTechWorkstations Год назад

I know where you are going with this ... good point. #1: You would need to have a very big fret crown to accomplish that. #2 Those upper frets would be chewed right down to nothing. Better to shape the board and start fresh with full size fret crowns.

@JimmyKay1976 Год назад

@@StringTechWorkstations Thanks for getting back to me. Looks like I'll have to purchase a new neck. What you do is well above my skills

@JimmyKay1976 Год назад

@@StringTechWorkstations Do you sell the tools needed to do it property?

@StringTechWorkstations Год назад

Honestly ... this is what people will often do ... especially with all of the kit guitars available now. The price of a re-fret and fingerboard radius-change .... will end up running you around the same cost as a replacement neck. Good Luck.

@StringTechWorkstations Год назад

We do sell a variety of tools / workstations / accessories. I would need to get an idea of what you have at the moment re: tools, before advising you.

@davekiddie4467 4 года назад

I guess those little blocks you make yourself?

@StringTechWorkstations 4 года назад

I make up these Fretting Kits. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6QPskfGl5PU.html a few at a time for my students ... (6) straight edges / (5) sanding blocks / (6) Fret guard pads / (1) 6" Mill file mounted on a hardwood block / (1) scrub block