Fretboards start out as blanks — ebony, rosewood or, for the Classic Special, oak — that are slotted, radiused, and profiled. Fret markers and side dots are carefully inlaid.
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| Fretboard blanks, and a profile template |
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| Cutting fret slots on the table saw with a sled and pin guide |
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| Slotted fretboard mounted onto the router guide with double-sided tape |
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| This 7.25" bit is used to radius the fretboard | Router table with radius bit and guide |
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| Radiused and profiled fretboards |
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| Sanding to a perfect 7.25" radius |
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| Fret dots installed |
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| Carefully drilling side markers |
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| Side markers installed |
