They’re related but different. As we just learned, the string spacing is measured from the center-to-center of the two outside strings on your guitar.
In this manner, how do you determine string spacing?
String spacing is measured from the center of one string to the center of another string; this results in the actual spacing between the lower strings, which are thicker, being smaller than that between the higher strings, which are thinner.
Also, how far apart are strings on a 12 string guitar? Most 12 strings are about 1-7/8 at the nut (fretboard width). Depending on how you play the outer most strings will be spaced in somewhere between 0.100 to maybe 0.125.
Moreover, what is standard string spacing?
They typically go between 1 11/16” to 1 3/4”, but some go to 1 7/8” and 1 23/32”. Even though the differences between these nut widths are incredibly small, your hands can still feel it. It’s important to keep in mind that there’s no set pairing of nut width and string spacing.