Which acoustic guitars have the widest necks?
Top 10 Wide Neck Acoustic Guitars
- Washburn Vintage Series R314KK Acoustic.
- Seagull Coastline S6 Cedar Folk.
- Recording King Ros-16 Studio Series 12th Fret 000 Acoustic.
- Seagull S-6 Original.
- Seagull Artist Mosaic.
- Seagull Coastline Momentum HG Acoustic-Electric.
Which guitars have widest string spacing?
As far as mainline electric guitar brands go, there are three that typically use a wider neck design, at or above 1.68 inches at the nut. They include, PRS, Gibson, and Ibanez.
Which acoustic guitar has the widest string spacing?
The Cordoba C10 and C12 are both at 2.04″ nut width, which is the widest we’ve ever seen. However, it’s likely there are other six-string classical guitars out there with a a similar measurement, perhaps even slightly wider.
Are some guitar necks wider than others?
Different types and brands of guitars have different neck widths. Electric guitars usually have a neck width of slightly under 1.7 inches, the acoustic guitar standard is 1.72 inches while the standard classical guitar is 2 inches.
How wide should the neck of a guitar be?
Electric guitars usually have a neck width of slightly under 1.7 inches, the acoustic guitar standard is 1.72 inches while the standard classical guitar is 2 inches. A larger neck is better for finger-picking (gives the fingers of the right hand more room) and makes it easier not to mute strings when playing chords.
Do Les Pauls have wide necks?
The neck width impacts how easily you can stretch your hand out over the fretboard. The neck width at the nut of a typical Les Paul is 1.695 inches (43mm). The neck width at the nut of a typical Strat is 1.650 inches (42mm).
What guitar has the narrowest neck?
The electric guitar with the thinnest neck is likely the Fender American Professional’s Kurt Cobain Jaguar or its slightly cheaper cousin, the Mustang. Several factors influence neck thickness and, ultimately, the thinness of the neck depends on personal comfort and choice.
Are steel strings harder to play?
However, playing on steel strings is also harder as they need to be pressed down firmly to adequately produce sound. Steel string guitars also have a longer neck which makes it easier to play higher notes. Steel strings are also more resistant to heat and require less tuning.
What is the standard guitar neck width?
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).
