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Layout new fretboards & identify fret spacings

Fret Scale Rule

Our fret scale rules now feature more of the useful scales professional repair shops need for laying out new or replacement fretboards, and for identifying fret spacings. These are accurate, high quality 22" x 1-1/4" x .030" rules, crafted of durable stainless steel for years of service. Each rule has four different fret scales, and features precisely etched, easy-to-read markings on both sides.

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Tools : Measuring tools : Fret Scale Rule : 12 different popular fret scales on 3 durable stainless steel rules, for laying out new fretboards and identifying fret spacings.
 Item#  Description   In stock   Price   Quantity   
 0800  Gibson guitar rule  Yes   $29.95 
 0801  Fender / PRS / classical rule  Yes   $29.95 
 0802  Martin / mandolin / banjo rule  Yes   $29.95 
 0806  All three rules SAVE $9.90  Yes   $79.95 

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#0800 Gibson guitar rule
This rule includes Gibson's long scale and three shorter Gibson scales. The three shorter scales are different lengths, but over the years Gibson has referred to all of them as 24-3/4". For more detailed information, see stewmac.com/fretscales
  • 24.562" Gibson (24-9/16")
  • 24.625" Gibson (24-5/8")
  • 24.750" Gibson (24-3/4")
  • 25.300" Gibson long

    #0801 Fender / PRS / classical rule
  • 25.5" Fender
  • 25" PRS / Dobro® / National™
  • 650mm classical
  • 660mm classical

    #0802 Martin / mandolin / banjo rule
  • 24.900" Martin short
  • 25.340" Martin long*
  • 13-7/8" mandolin
  • 26-3/16" banjo
    *Martin long scale: The scale used on Martin Dreadnoughts is commonly referred to as 25.4" but is actually 25.34".


    Shown on page 12 of our latest catalog.


    Dobro® is a registered trademark of Gibson Guitar Corporation.


    National™ is a registered trademark of National Reso-Phonic Company.


    Paul Reed Smith® and PRS® are trademarks of Paul Reed Smith Guitars.

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