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Kalo
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RE: Nut & Body Width (in reply to Kalo)
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Thanks C. Vega quote:
Again, no standardization of depth for negras vs. blancas either. Some makers use the same measurements for both, others may make their negras a little deeper. Oh, okay, I get what you are saying. For some reason I assumed a Negra body was a little wider in width size then a blanca. Okay, thanks for clarifying... quote:
kalo--as c.vega stated there is variation in nut width but it does seem that 650mm and 52mm are the typical measurements for most factory guitars and off the rack models. some companies are now making 640mm and less guitars with nuts less than 52mm. Hey Keith! Okay, I was just curious as to why that is the standard in nut width, but, I guess it just the default standard! quote:
is your question a follow up from your experience with the "conde" model? you might want to try a crossover to see if a narrow nut works for you--not saying buy it but get a feel. another option is a 3/4 guitar--again to see if it works for you. Well, I sent the Orange Navarro Conde back However, I am asking all these questions because one day I probably will want to have a flamenco guitar built for me. I am seriously thinking of a 50 to 51 nut. Right now my Takamine is 50 mm nut and it seems to be a good width for me. I would love to try a 640 mm scale, however, I am a little hesitant to try because most of the times I am using a capo. There aren't too many guitars that have a 640 mm scale that I can try. One thing that I saw on eBay is someone selling a Fransico Navarro CLASSICAL guitar with a 50 mm nut and 640 scale. I have NEVER seen nor knew that he made his classical guitars that way. I researched it and found out he makes the classical guitar in 650mm 52mm and 640 mm, 50 mm. I wish he would also give an option like that for his Flamenco Guitars. Though now that I the Navarro Conde didn't work out I am SO hesitant in trying something else. I guess, I will just play the good ol takamine cutaway until I can have a guitar built for me. Thanks for the replies! Kalo
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Date Jul. 25 2012 0:55:49
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Kalo
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RE: Nut & Body Width (in reply to Kalo)
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From my experience, the standard nut width for most flamenco and classical guitars is 52mm. My negra has a nut width of 54mm. If there's a Guitar Center near you, why not try out the "crossover" Cordoba GK Studio? Though the scale is the standard 650mm, it has a nut width of 50mm and a shallower body like a flamenco. The ones I played were nice and it will probably have a brighter and more percussive sound than your Takamine. Hi ChiyoDad, Maybe, I'll check out this guitar. I've heard some bad things about it! I guess it's a crapshoot. Out of some many that are made, hopefully, I'll be lucky enough to try a GOOD model. Though, I do know how 50 mm nut feels and 650 nut because my Takamine has the same specs. The bad thing is it is soooo bassy sounding and muddy... quote:
There are no rules! I would say that a 52mm nut has become the de facto standard. I make pretty much all of my guitars with a 52m nut be it classical or flamenco. I have made maybe 3 or 4 guitars with a thinner neck 49-50mm and none thicker. Body depth is set by the guitar. It can have a pretty big effect on the sound so this is some that is taken into consideration when building. I use one depth for classical and another for flamenco but the same for blanca and negras. Hi SEden, Thanks for the clarification. As stated it looks like 50mm feel awesome! I do like the way body of blanca's! Most that I have tried have been a little bit thinner width wise! Whether I have a negra or blana built, I think I would request a blanca style (width wise) of a traditional blanca.. Thanks, Kalo
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Date Jul. 25 2012 13:58:44
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