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Comfortable Neck – Usually a C-shaped neck is perfect for fingerpicking. Look for a flat, smooth fingerboard and 1¾" nut width as well.
- What is a good nut width for fingerstyle?
- How do I choose nut width?
- What is the best nut width for guitar?
- How wide is a guitar neck at the nut?
What is a good nut width for fingerstyle?
Standard would be 43mm or 1 11/16". I think many, if not most, go for a wider nut, more like 45mm or 1 3/4". That's what I'd want for fingerstyle as well. Still is a matter of taste, though - just like the neck profile (which is also an important aspect that's often overlooked).
How do I choose nut width?
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.
What is the best nut width for guitar?
The most common nut width is about 1.73 inches. This is a comfortable width for most players and these guitars tend to be versatile. You can do some fingerpicking without getting tied up but they? re not overly wide.
How wide is a guitar neck at the nut?
The Most Common Nut Widths on Acoustic Guitars
Standard neck width is usually either 43mm (1 11/16″) or 44mm (1.73”, more often referred to as 1 ¾”). 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).
