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05-05-2021, 05:51 PM
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The 1 11/16 “ causes problems for me. We’re talking dead strings.
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05-05-2021, 06:39 PM
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We would adapt. But it is nice to have options[emoji6]
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05-05-2021, 06:41 PM
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What a difference a sixteenth makes
I went for years not understanding why I liked some guitars more than others. Now that I know that I like 1.75 better I can save time and not try the 1 11/16. Sure I can play both but why not play what feels best?
I was whining that I did not like my D-15 as much because of the narrower neck. My son is a strummer and that 1/16 makes no difference to him. He offered to do me a favor and take it off my hands[emoji57]. I gave it to him for his birthday. When they were last here to visit I had the Tacoma parlor (1.75 nut) I had given his son set up. We were all playing it that night. I could tell he was really enjoying the neck on that guitar. I think they share, but I bet he is giving plenty of time to the Tacoma. Last edited by whvick; 05-05-2021 at 06:49 PM.
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05-05-2021, 06:43 PM
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I have both, a 2011 M-36 and a 2016 GPC-35E. After many years of playing I find I adapt easily after the first song.
I think it helps to remember that the Beatles played dozens of different guitars over the years, and I suspect nut width was never a consideration for a particular moment. In another sense, it's like working out: use ten pound, 50 pound, and 100 pound weights to get a well rounded workout. Seems to work for me...
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05-05-2021, 07:55 PM
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Turns out that my J-200 is not a standard one, what with the rosewood B&S, a small pickguard, and fancy inlays. I am led to believe that all the 1985 J-200s and J-45s had similar appointments and were a limited run. Might just be a throwback nut width in there too. Here's Mark and Chet playing duets with '85 Gibson J-200s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wTVLIZaxMk Don .
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