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I have two guitars with archtop adjustable bridges.
Guitar a) The nut is 1 3/4" wide--scale length 25 1/2". What spacing to notch at the bridge between the two E strings?
Guitar b) The nut is 1 3/4" wide--scale length 24 3/4". What spacing to notch at the bridge between the two E strings?
The guitar is with a plectrum--not finger style.
Your knowledge welcome.
Many thanks.
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03-11-2021 01:57 PM
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Might want to take a peek at this video, I found it helpful. d
Setting the string spacing at the bridge | stewmac.com
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Originally Posted by swingtoneman
Remember setting up a guitar correctly is a science and an art.............!
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Thanks guys for your great info--answered my questions--many thanks.
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Originally Posted by jazzkritter
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Originally Posted by garybaldy
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There are three methods for cutting the grooves in the nut (or the stringspacer on a zero fret neck). They originate from the bowed string instrument making and have nothing to do with appearance, the more with the ease of putting your fingers on the strings. It really matters on the small necks of violins or mandolins, but is still perceptible on guitar necks.
Admittedly, human perception is an individual thing ...
1. Equal_string_center_spacing
2. Equal_string_spacing
3. Hybrid_spacing (wider than center_to_center_spacing but narrower than string_edge_to_string_edge_spacing)
Of course it's all about the player's individual liking, but I'd be taken aback to learn if the first two methods were still in strict regular demand by the more sensitive portion of players.
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