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Old 01-30-2021, 05:44 PM
dookiedave dookiedave is offline
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Default Question about necessary fretboard width in connection with Bridge Spacing

Hello. New. First post. So I have an Eastman that has a 1 3/4 nut and bridge string spacing of 2 5/32. However, I used to own a Martin 000-28ec (during better times) that had a 1 3/4 nut and 2 1/4 bridge string spacing. And since I play fingerstyle, these specs were a dream. So, I'd like to replace the bridge on my Eastman with a bridge that has 2 1/4 bridge string spacing. However, I noticed that on the fourteenth fret (where the neck meets the body) on my Martin matched the width of its bridge string spacing. And I notice the same for my Eastman. So I am worried that if I replace the bridge on my Eastman to that of one with 2 1/4 bridge string spacing, the neck won't be wide enough to support it. The strings would be way too close to the edge of the fretboard. So, all that to simply ask, can put a 2 1/4 bridge string spacing bridge on my Eastman? Or just start saving for another Martin.
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