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| Author: | arvey [ Mon Mar 27, 2006 1:16 pm ] |
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Normally I space my strings starting in 1/8" in from the edge of the fretboard at the nut which works great on my 5/8" to 7/8" nut widths. Right now though I am building a guitar for a lady that has a nut width just a little wider than 1/2" (About .53") She had wanted it to be 1/2" but I couldnt see doing it that small. I remember Mario mentioning that on his guitar which is just a little over 1/2" he has the strings closer to the edge and am wondering how close you can go with the strings. 1/8" is just in too far for this little neck (strings too close together.) How close to the edges can I safely go for her? |
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| Author: | Steve Saville [ Mon Mar 27, 2006 2:45 pm ] |
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You might be able to get away with as little as .080" if you don't put too much angle on your fret ends. .100" to.110" should work - that is as much as I would try. If you go too far, it is not that big of a deal as you can just make another one. |
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