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 ^4th | gG | Pyramid 50 and Pyramid 906 | [[https://www.stringsbymail.com/pyramid-rectified-nylon-0-500-020-single-string-8335.html| 0.500]]  [[https://www.stringsbymail.com/pyramid-lute-silver-wound-906-0185-single-string-8356.html|906]]|  ^4th | gG | Pyramid 50 and Pyramid 906 | [[https://www.stringsbymail.com/pyramid-rectified-nylon-0-500-020-single-string-8335.html| 0.500]]  [[https://www.stringsbymail.com/pyramid-lute-silver-wound-906-0185-single-string-8356.html|906]]| 
  
-/* ===== Frets ===== +===== Frets ===== 
-yep. Finally broke a fret. +{{ :chordophones:renaissance_guitar:themomentitbroke.png?600 |The moment my 2nd fret broke}} 
-*/+Well, a fret (the 2nd) broke (2025-09-26). No complaints, the instrument is 3 years old, I have had it for 2 years. I play it outside quite a bit, so it is exposed to wide range of humidity. The problem is that the fret schedule((A list the luthier makes of what thickness of gut fret material goes at each fret location.)) Joseph includes with the instrument when it leaves his shop was no longer in the case when I purchased it. So, let the experimentation begin. 
 + 
 +Armed with my digital caliper((An iGaging T23557 - IP54 6" EZ View Digital Caliper)) which claims an accuracy of ±0.001" (±0.00254mm) I measured the broken fret at the location near near the knot (so hopefully still close to it's original measurement). I also measured the 1st and the 3rd fret in situ as best I could (height & width).    
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 +Joseph recommend two shops for frets. I went with [[https://www.bostoncatlines.com/|Boston Catlines]].  I emailed my measurements and then had a great conversation with Olav Chris Henriksen, the owner.  I also wanted to get frets to cover future replacement. He recommended a range of sizes to cover the first 5 frets((The first 5 see more use and so more wear)).  As I replace more frets over time I will fill in the chart below. Replacing my 2nd fret went smoothly. (I did it in the front seat of a car while a housemate was in at an appointment) 
 + 
 +^ Fret\\ position ^ best\\ guess ((1st - 5th from caliper readings and discussion with Olav. 6th & 7th from caliper only as these were not discussed with Olav.)) ^ replaced \\ with ^ date \\ replaced | 
 +^  1/^st^/  | 1.20mm |  | | 
 +^  2/^nd^/  | 1.15mm ^ 1.15mm | 10/2025 | 
 +^  3/^rd^/  | 1.10mm |   | 
 +^  4/^th^/  | 1.05mm |   | 
 +^  5/^th^/  |  1.00mm  |   | 
 +^  6/^th^/  |  0.80mm |   | 
 +^  7/^th^/  |  0.70mm |   | 
 + 
 ==== So, what's it sound like? ==== ==== So, what's it sound like? ====
-Well, as of 8/2025 I am posting some practice videos on youtube. +Well, as of 8/2025 I am posting some practice videos on [[https://www.youtube.com/@truestring|youtube @truestring]]. 
-Here is the first Video: [[https://youtu.be/HQSMNdw18DE|Aug. 13, 2025 four pieces from memory]].+Here is the first video posted //after// I got a better microphone: [[https://youtu.be/bkhbEzIa5f4|a Bransle Simple and its plus diminue]]. 
 + 
 +Alternatively, this page lists all my youtube practice videos: [[youtube|chordophones:renaissance_guitar:youtube]] 
  
 ==== Interested in the Music?==== ==== Interested in the Music?====