How far apart should guitar strings be?
How far apart should guitar strings be?
Some manufacturers take this measurement at the 14th fret, while others take it right at the saddle. On acoustic guitars, there’s a spectrum of nut widths. They typically go between 1 11/16” to 1 3/4”, but some go to 1 7/8” and 1 23/32”.
How high should Telecaster strings be?
First, check tuning. Using a 6″ (150 mm) ruler, measure the distance between bottom of strings and top of the 17th fret….Action.
| Neck Radius | String Height Bass Side | Treble Side |
|---|---|---|
| 95″ to 12″ | 4/64″ (1.6 mm) | 4/64″ (1.6 mm) |
| 15″ to 17″ | 4/64″ (1.6 mm) | 3/64″ (1.2 mm) |
How do you calculate string spacing?
String spacing is measured from the center of one string to the center of another string; this results in the actual spacing between the lower strings, which are thicker, being smaller than that between the higher strings, which are thinner.
Do electric guitars have different string spacing?
No, they are two different things. You could have a 1 11/16” nut width with a 2 1/16” string spacing, for example, or you could have an identical nut with and string spacing.
How do you use the string spacing rule?
Easy to use. Mark the two outer string positions onto the nut. Slide the rule over the nut to find a set of slots that matches your two marks. Now just scribe or pencil the string positions onto the nut! No measuring, dividing or calculating—the rule does the math for you.
How do you use the string spacing on a ruler?
What guitars have wider necks?
Top 10 Wide Neck Acoustic Guitars
- Washburn Vintage Series R314KK Acoustic.
- Seagull Coastline S6 Cedar Folk.
- Recording King Ros-16 Studio Series 12th Fret 000 Acoustic.
- Seagull S-6 Original.
- Seagull Artist Mosaic.
- Seagull Coastline Momentum HG Acoustic-Electric.
What is Fender string spacing?
There are two types of Fender 6-Point tremolos. The difference between the two is the string spacing measured across the saddles at the bridge. There is WIDE 2-7/32″ string spacing, and NARROW 2-1/16″ string spacing. Wide spacing represents the original Fender tremolo.
What are the string spacings on a Stratocaster guitar?
The bridge that I retro fitted to the guitar is off a Squier and has standard string spacing of 2 7/32″ which is obviously wider than what my guitar requires. My question is this. what are the string spacings on the various makes of strat, i.e. Mexican, Japanese, etc.
How big is the bridge on a Stratocaster?
My 2008 American Standard has the same narrow spaced bridge. The bridge on my Road Worn 60’s has the wider bridge, 57mm. Hope this helps. Just realised, the American Standard has the 2 point bridge, sorry it’s a bit early for me. American, Japanese, and some Mexican are 2 7/32″.
Are there vintage bridge strings with narrow spacing?
Vintage bridge with narrow spacing. Tried to source one from Fender UK, they don’t have any in stock… called AllParts UK and they’re looking into it, although he did say they’ve never ordered it before. Can anyone here help me track one down?
