Nut width

[victor]

I've been using 1.75 nut size necks but think I want to change to 1 11/16. I have a Les Paul Standard 50s and the neck and string spacing is just right! So I just ordered a neck from Musikraft with these Less Paul specs. I have 2 other guitars with one and three quarters nut width. If I order a couple of 1 3/4 nut blanks and install on these guitars and use the 1 11/16th spacing when I cut the slots or just order that size nut and install it with maybe a touch of space on both sides of the nut due to the wider neck I wonder if that might work? Anyone tried that? Seems like I can move faster on the 1 11/16ths string spacing than the 1 3/4ths. I know, 1 3/4ths isn't standard but I crossed over from acoustic and play fingerstyle so I thought the 1 3/4 would be the bomb but now I'm thinking slightly narrower. That shouldn't leave too much space on either side of the fretboard should it?

 

[Strat Avenger]

The ESP George Lynch signature models have a 1-3/4" neck with a 1-11/16" nut which provides more room at the edges for the high & low E strings. I think it's a cool idea, but since my hands are small, I prefer 1-5/8" or 1.65" widths.
'Might be perfect for you.

 

[victor]

I think I'll change the nut on those other 2. I think that might be just what the doctor ordered! Do you know where might be the best place to get that?