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Originally Posted by jim1960
Why would you let the width at the 12th fret determine the string spacing at the saddle? Why not let the preferred nut width and preferred string spacing determine the width at the 12th fret? I've had 5 custom instruments built over the years by 4 builders. I was asked my preference for nut width and string spacing. No builder ever asked me about a preference for width at the 12th fret.
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The OP is asking about a guitar that is already built, not a new custom build. Unless he want's to reshape the neck, which can be done, then the ratio from the nut to the 12th fret more or less determines the spacing at the bridge.