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RobF -> RE: Scale length with zero fret (Nov. 14 2025 21:57:51)
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Of course I understand you were kidding. No harm done. I'm still looking forward to seeing the pictures of your Dad's stuff.
A zero fret is used in place of the edge of the nut, probably to help lower the action and make the guitar more playable in the lower positions. I think the Bellido family in Granada has been known to use them, but don't quote me on that.
When a maker obtains a pre-made fretting template it's always good to ask if it was cut for a nut or for a zero fret. Knowing which form allows the luthier to adjust based on how they build. Most suppliers probably won't know what you're talking about so it's good to measure. I have both. A fretting template cut for a zero fret will have an edge one half of one tang width closer to the first fret than one cut for a nut. Which is OK, because in a way it's a form of compensation. So I don't worry about it either way anymore.
Best.
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