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Old 05-05-2016, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by tdq View Post
I struggle fingerpicking on my archtop - it's spec'd at 1 3/4 but certainly doesn't feel like my flatop with the same spec. I'd love one with a nut width like that. I don't supposed these come cheap.....
Many archtops with a 1-3/4" nut width will only have a 2-1/16" string spacing as opposed to the 2-1/4" to 2-5/16" found on many flat tops. This may account for the difference in feel.
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