X -> RE: fingerboard width question (Jul. 12 2019 0:32:54)
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Guys, I admit I'm ignorant, but I assure you all I'm not arrogant. I ask questions here not to debate, but because I really want to know. As a start, let me say that when I post here, I'm usually at work (shh!) so I don't have access to a guitar or a ruler and every measurement I mention is a guess from memory. Andy, I actually meant about 54mm nut width, which I thought translated to about 50mm E to e at the nut. With the parallel sides design, this would also be 50mm at the bridge. Now, I estimate my left index finger is about 65mm usable length, so doing a barre at the fifth fret I estimate the neck width there is about 60mm, and I have no problems playing with a capo at the fifth fret, so I don't believe a 61mm nut width will present playability problems. More difficult than a 52mm nut width, but not overly so. Timoteo, where do I suggest increasing string spacing by 9-10mm at the nut? You lost me there, so I'm sure I misunderstood you. Can you explain? I'll take your suggestion and try high-speed arpeggios and picados with my right hand up near the nut tonight. I'm sure it'll be difficult, but I suspect that'll be because of the very low string action and not really the string spacing. I used to be a ukelele whiz when I was younger, arpeggios, picados, no problem. I mention this here because I'm assuming that spacing for the four uke strings at the bridge is less than spacing for any four adjacent guitar strings, have no way to measure right now. But then maybe not. Maybe there is a minimum string spacing at the bridge, determined by the size of the player's fingertips, that's the same for ukes, guitars, stringed instruments not played with a pick... hmmm... Guys, when I said it's more difficult for me to play at the higher positions, it's not because of the heel nor the body. My problem is getting a good barre on all six strings up there. Maybe I should've mentioned that first thing.
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