David Newton
Well-known member
Calling builders...
I have a bundle of very old fret wire, probably old-timey mandolin / ukulele wire that is .045" wide x .030" high (proud).
Nickel-silver, nice sharp tangs.
It is slightly wider than Old Martin Uke bar frets.
I can't for the life of me remember where I got it, maybe I found it at some old music store and they gave it to me?
I've used it for a few ukes in the past, but don't have a sense of what the modern, experienced player "wants" in terms of fret wire on Soprano / Concert scale instruments.
What do you think?
I have a bundle of very old fret wire, probably old-timey mandolin / ukulele wire that is .045" wide x .030" high (proud).
Nickel-silver, nice sharp tangs.
It is slightly wider than Old Martin Uke bar frets.
I can't for the life of me remember where I got it, maybe I found it at some old music store and they gave it to me?
I've used it for a few ukes in the past, but don't have a sense of what the modern, experienced player "wants" in terms of fret wire on Soprano / Concert scale instruments.
What do you think?