Classical Guitar Nut Width
However, in the classical guitar world, the standard nut width is 2″ or 51mm. This is changing, however, as newer classical guitars from brands such as Cordoba (often referred to as crossover guitars) incorporate a narrower 1 7/8″ nut width.
Similarly one may ask, are higher quality guitars easier to play?
Higher end guitars are usually built better. This means that you’re less likely to experience fret buzz, even with a lower action. Hence, this can make it easier to hold a note and puts less pressure on your fingers.
Just so, are thinner neck guitars easier to play? Thinner neck guitars can be easier to play for some guitarists, which is based on their preferred playing style, hands’ size, subjective feel, and experience. So, some players will find the thin guitar necks easier for playing and practicing, while others will say the thick ones are the best ones.
Simply so, are wide neck guitars easier to play?
If you have large hands, yes, wide neck guitars are much easier to play. The way you can’t fit a football into a golf hole, you can’t fit large fingers into small frets or string spacings.
How wide should my guitar neck be?
Standard neck width is usually either 43mm (1 11/16″) or 44mm (1.73”, more often referred to as 1 ¾”). What is this? Nylon-string classical guitar necks are typically much wider at anywhere between 47mm and 51mm (2″), as are many gypsy jazz guitars (which incidentally are steel strung).
Is a wider guitar nut easier to play?
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.
What electric guitar has the widest nut width?
List of 20 Other Wide Neck Electric Guitars
| Model | Nut Width | Check Price |
|---|---|---|
| Epiphone DC Pro | 1.68”(42.67mm) | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Epiphone Firebird Vintage Sunburst | 1.693 (43mm) | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Gibson Les Paul Junior | 1.7″ (43.053mm) | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Gibson Les Paul Standard ’60s | 1.69″ (43.05mm) | Sweetwater – Thomann |
What guitar has 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 a Strat nut width?
The neck width at the nut of a typical Strat is 1.650 inches (42mm).
What is the nut width of a Telecaster?
1-11/16″ (43mm) – Modern Medium
This is the standard nut width. It is our most popular nut width size, and the closest to modern Fender® necks.
Which guitar is best for fat fingers?
Wide neck guitars are the best choice for players with fat fingers. Wide neck guitars are especially good for players with big fingers, which can get in the way of playing chords on a standard guitar neck. I tested 9 guitars and found the best wide neck electric guitar for fat fingers is the Fender Player Stratocaster.