How do I know what nut width for my guitar?
How do I know what nut width for my guitar?
Nut width refers to the width of the guitar’s neck at the nut. String spacing is the distance from the low E string to the high E string and how they spread out as they get closer to the saddle. Some manufacturers take this measurement at the 14th fret, while others take it right at the saddle.
Which guitars have the widest nut?
Which guitar has the widest nut? The Cordoba C10 and C12 are both at 2.04″ nut width, which is the widest we’ve ever seen. However, it’s likely there are other six-string classical guitars out there with a a similar measurement, perhaps even slightly wider.
What is the standard nut width of a classical guitar?
2″
Classical guitars tend to have a nut width of 2″. That’s it. This wide nut is needed because the nylon strings are thicker and need more clearance from each other. And, more importantly, playing complex, separate guitar parts on multiple strings is easier with the wider nut and wider string spacing.
Which acoustic guitar has the widest nut width?
List of 13 Wide Neck Acoustic Guitars
| Model | Nut Width | Check Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gibson Acoustic 1939 J-55 | 1.77″ (44.95mm) | Sweetwater |
| Ibanez ACFS300CE Artwood | 1.77” (45mm) | Sweetwater |
| Martin 000-28 | 1.75” (44.45mm) | Sweetwater |
| Martin D-28 | 1.75” (44.45mm) | Sweetwater |
Does guitar nut width matter?
It’s commonly thought that nut width is important with regard to your approach to the guitar e.g. do you play mostly with a pick or play fingerstyle. But for the most part nut width is less important than string spacing as nut width mostly affects the fretting hand and not the picking hand.
Are Ibanez necks wider?
Ibanez necks are thin, wide, and flat.
Which guitars have widest string spacing?
As far as mainline electric guitar brands go, there are three that typically use a wider neck design, at or above 1.68 inches at the nut. They include, PRS, Gibson, and Ibanez.
What guitar has the narrowest neck?
The electric guitar with the thinnest neck is likely the Fender American Professional’s Kurt Cobain Jaguar or its slightly cheaper cousin, the Mustang. Several factors influence neck thickness and, ultimately, the thinness of the neck depends on personal comfort and choice.
What guitars have wider string spacing?
There are a few outliers, but Seagull is where you’ll find the most options for wide-neck guitars.
- Washburn Vintage Series R314KK Acoustic.
- Seagull Coastline S6 Cedar Folk.
- Recording King Ros-16 Studio Series 12th Fret 000 Acoustic.
- Seagull S-6 Original.
- Seagull Artist Mosaic.
- Seagull Coastline Momentum HG Acoustic-Electric.
What difference does nut width make?
A wider nut offers more separation between the strings at the headstock end of the neck, while a narrower nut means the strings are closer together.
What is the thinnest Ibanez neck?
Ibanez, loud and proud guitars coming from Japan. The Jem EVO is the thinnest neck but is also a $7,000 guitar.
