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Originally Posted by Bruce Sexauer
That 1/16" is actually a large enough difference to be a deal breaker for many guitarists. I prefer to think in terms of 1/64 increments, so the choices are really 1 11/16 - 1 45/64 - 1 23/32 - 1 47/64 - 1 3/4, and best for me and many of those I know well; 1 49/64, which I usually refer to as 1 3/4+. These smaller steps do not usually turn out to be deal breakers, and if you imagine I am being silly or obsessive, don't knock it if you haven't tried it. Schoenberg used to habitually order his guitars from me with 1 13/16, but is slowly seeing the light and currently favors 1 27/32!
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This is the way that I like to think about it as well. I guess that I have been hanging out with too many guitar makers.
I have a custom guitar on order with Sparky Kramer and it will be a 25" scale length with a nut width of 1 23/32". I find his neck shape very comfortable and we did have a conversation about string spacing. So, all these measures taken together can make a difference to a player for sure.
Best,
Jayne