![]() ![]() ![]() In the following article I will break these principles into smaller actionable steps, which will take the mystery out of the process and enable even novice builders to tackle the multi scaled fingerboard. Considering, most hobbyist builders do most of the work manually anyway, the amount of work and complexity is not that much greater. For just over 500 bucks you’ll get a multi-scale instrument, running from a conventional RG scale of 25.5 on the first string, down to a baritone 27.2 on the low eighth string. What are the benefits of the multi-scaled fretboard?Īside from the unique ‘cool’ look, the multi-scale guitar AKA ‘Fanned fret’ has two main benefits: But before we get into the choices we need to make, we should understand the why. Ibanez’s metal-focused Iron Label Series offers good value for weaponized guitar spec, and the RGMS8 is a seriously powered 8-string S-style. Moving up and down the neck requires some wrist adjustment in order to be able to play and barre properly. ![]() If you try and keep your wrist locked and have the motion extend from the shoulder, you will notice your index finger pointing outwards, the closer you get to the nut, and inwards the closer you get to the body. Make sure you print the PDF at 100 (actual size) with no scaling. Here's an easier solution: Just download the free template here and print it out. Builders were instructed to scan and print at 200. Notice how many guitarists tend to lift and their guitar to an extreme angle, which, aside from theatrics, gives more comfortable access to the higher tones. On page 173 of Making Poor Man's Guitars, the 23' scale fret template was printed at half size. ![]()
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