Fret layout workbench

Build an accurate fret layout.

Calculate every fret from the nut, inspect the spacing, then export a workshop-ready CSV, SVG, or tiled PDF.

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Instrument

Define the scale

Workshop template optionsLast fret / 1.693 to 2.205 in
Template extent

Choose the shortest drawing that supports the job at your bench.

Fretboard geometryPresets set scale length only. Enter widths from your drawing.

Measure every fret from the nut. Do not accumulate fret-to-fret distances.

Calculated layout

25.500 in

24 fret centerlines - 19.125 in template

100%
Selected fret12
From nut12.750 in
Previous spacing0.758 in
Remaining scale12.750 in
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Zoom changes the on-screen inspection only. SVG and PDF exports remain true 1:1 size.

12th fret check: 12.750 in - exactly half the scale.
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Measurements

Nut-based positions

Fret positions measured from the nut
FretFrom nutPrevious spacingRemaining
1.431 in1.431 in24.069 in
2.782 in1.351 in22.718 in
4.057 in1.275 in21.443 in
5.261 in1.203 in20.239 in
6.397 in1.136 in19.103 in
7.469 in1.072 in18.031 in
8.481 in1.012 in17.019 in
9.436 in0.955 in16.064 in
10.338 in0.902 in15.162 in
11.189 in0.851 in14.311 in
11.992 in0.803 in13.508 in
12.750 in0.758 in12.750 in
13.466 in0.716 in12.034 in
14.141 in0.675 in11.359 in
14.779 in0.638 in10.721 in
15.380 in0.602 in10.120 in
15.948 in0.568 in9.552 in
16.484 in0.536 in9.016 in
16.990 in0.506 in8.510 in
17.468 in0.478 in8.032 in
17.919 in0.451 in7.581 in
18.344 in0.425 in7.156 in
18.746 in0.402 in6.754 in
19.125 in0.379 in6.375 in
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Workshop exports

Take it to the bench

Tiled print PDF2 pages - 10 mm overlap

Print at 100% / Actual Size and disable Fit to Page. Align the registration marks, then verify a ruler on every sheet.

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Core formula

dₙ = L × (1 − 2−n/12)

Results mark fret centerlines. Always verify physical exports with the included calibration ruler before cutting.

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