I'm opening this up again, still figuring out the right guitar and nut width for me. Most people suggest that a wider nut like 45mm is better for fingerstyle playing, and i can't argue with that. But what happens when you find you need to fret with E string with your thumb? A wider nut works against that. A 43mm nut will be easier in those circumstances. So what do you fingerstyle players who use your thumb in this way, choose as a nut width? I find it interesting that nearly all Taylor guitars use a 43mm nut and they are often used for fingerstyle playing.
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