Question re: fingerboard binding

[deadedith]

I've seen a couple of bound fretboards where it appears that the frets were installed first as in a normal unbound fashion - i.e., no tang to extend over the binding. Then the fretted board was glued to a neck that was wide enough to accommodate binding, then the binding installed.

These were electric guitars; is this done on acoustics as well? I don't think I've ever played one with that particular fretboard treatment.

DaveB

[deadedith]

But hey, it's personal choice! If you like it, try it. You can always pull the frets and do it properly ...

LOL! Well if you put it like that... :-) actually, I think it looks a little funny. The latest Stewmac newletter had an article on the Gibson method you described.

DaveB

[tippie53]

I am with Running dog here . Here is a simple tip to do a bound board . I used a piece of Oak that was handy and well quartered. I glued a rail to one side that is just about .125 thick. I have another that is about as thick but 1 inch wide that is pivoted in the middle . This allows me to wedge in the fretboard with the binding. I can then fret the board in this block. pre dress frets then do the clean up. The key here is to get the binding scraped down before fretting . Use the wedge to glue in the binding . works good for me

[Darryl Young]

Well now you've got to show a picture John.......<smile>

[Tony_in_NYC]

I am with Running dog here . Here is a simple tip to do a bound board . I used a piece of Oak that was handy and well quartered. I glued a rail to one side that is just about .125 thick. I have another that is about as thick but 1 inch wide that is pivoted in the middle . This allows me to wedge in the fretboard with the binding. I can then fret the board in this block. pre dress frets then do the clean up. The key here is to get the binding scraped down before fretting . Use the wedge to glue in the binding . works good for me

Uhhhhh....Uhhhhh....huh?

[deadedith]

Good tip!
Thanks
DaveB