Nut Width- Does It Really Make a Difference?

[LooseCannon]

Hey guys. I've been trying a lot of guitars today with 42mm and 43mm nut widths, and didn't really notice a difference in feel and comfortability.

Is a 1mm difference really noticable? Is it just me or does anyone else feels the same?

Thanks

 

[mayfly]

Short answer from me - it makes a huge difference.

But everyone is different.  YMMV.

 

[Tonar8352]

Short answer from me - it makes a huge difference.

True for me too.

 

[tfarny]

Absolutely yes for me.

 

[dbw]

Yes, I like 1 11/16"

 

[Chris of Arabia]

For me, I don't think it does make a difference - I've got that many guitars now (which I'm sure vary in nut width) that I just pick the up and play. No doubt I am making an adjustment here and there but it's not noticeable.

 

[blue313]

Short answer from me - it makes a huge difference.

But everyone is different.  YMMV.

Same here as well. 

 

[TonyW]

Not a huge difference for me, i tend to adapt quikly.

 

[m4rk0]

YES YES YES! absolutely

 

[Death by Uberschall]

I wouldn't say it's a black & white difference, but a grey one. I really like the 1 11/16 nut because I have big hands. That little extra bit of string spacing keeps me from accidentally touching more strings than I want while playing open chords. But I have many 1 5/8 necks that I can play just as well.

 

[dmraco]

I really like the 1 11/16 nut because I have big hands.

you know what they say about guys with big hands.
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The like big nuts........and wear big gloves...... :laughing8: :laughing8: :laughing8: :laughing8: :laughing8: :laughing8: :laughing8: :laughing8:

 

[Death by Uberschall]

I really like the 1 11/16 nut because I have big hands.

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The like big nuts........and wear big gloves...... :laughing8: :laughing8: :laughing8: :laughing8: :laughing8: :laughing8: :laughing8: :laughing8:

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[rockskate4x]

I find it easier to play this kind of stuff with a 1 5/8 inch nut...
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0_CbmNjAlk[/youtube]
and to play this kind of stuff with a 1 3/4 inch nut....
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU0MF8pwktg&feature=related[/youtube]

 

[rjpilot]

Yes...but you quickly get used to either.  I have a kramer pacer with an r2 that I have been playing alot.  I then recently switched to my Heartfield r3 and it felt very wide compared to the r2.  But after a couple of hours I got used to the r3.  Just depends on what you want.  You can't make a wrond decision with either.  More parts readily available for r3 and 1 11/16 is more common anymore so fwiw.

 

[jerryjg]

Only if they won't balance on her chin.

 

[Nando Vallart]

I think it makes big difference... I would suggest to get the 1-11/16" or 1-3/4" if you play very hard, like Mr SRV that rockstate 4x posted here If you're one of these melodic metal guys, who play very fast but very soft, the small nut won't be bad... Why I say it? because if you play hard the E and e strings tend to go out of the neck and freak everything... I'm with the 1-11/16" on my Tele, but thinking in try a 1-3/4" someday but with the same lengh of strings in the nut... Just more fret to make vibratos, etc....