Hi guys 'n gals!
This saturday I'm starting my second build: a 12-fret Grand Concert. Partly guided by a master builder (of classical guitars) like with the first one. I haven't consulted with him yet, I wanted to be prepared as his knowledge of steelstrings is somewhat limited. A great builder nonetheless.
The drawing specifies a nut width of 44,4 mm (1 3/4") and a saddle spacing of 54,6 mm. (Taylor GC specs)
I want to widen the nut width to 45 mm, maybe even 46, but the main thing is the width at the saddle. As this will be a pure fingerstyle guitar I want this as wide as possible. I have an Eastman with the same specs as above, but I still find it cramped sometimes higher up the FB. So, I was thinking about a saddle spacing of 58,7 mm (2 5/16").
Now the actual question: The above will undoubtably have an effect on bridge width, is there something to take into account? Other things I have to think about?
Thanks!
BTW, for you spec lovers:
Top: Sinker Redwood
B/S: Honeytree
FB/Bridge: Ebony
Bindings: Flamed Maple
Neck: Mahogany/something laminate
