String spacing....

knuckle_head · 03-19-2006, 10:22 PM

....at the bridge/nut.

Whadya got and/or what would you prefer?

bostjan · 03-19-2006, 10:36 PM

2" at the nut is the way to go for me!

I use Floyd Rose trems; I'm not sure what width the strings are spaced there, but that seems comfortable to me too. (I think it's called F-spaced)

Mastodon · 03-19-2006, 10:36 PM

What do you mean? As in the distance between the strings if you look at them perpendicularly?

knuckle_head · 03-19-2006, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mastodon

What do you mean? As in the distance between the strings if you look at them perpendicularly?

Yes, or the measured width of the lot together - whichever you know off the top of your head or are willing to measure.

Mastodon · 03-20-2006, 12:08 AM

7321= 11mm apart, 6.4 cm across.
Sigma acoustic = same distance apart, 5.5 cm across.

If you don't mind me proposing, I think asking people what action they use may make for a better question.

knuckle_head · 03-20-2006, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mastodon

7321= 11mm apart, 6.4 cm across.
Sigma acoustic = same distance apart, 5.5 cm across.

If you don't mind me proposing, I think asking people what action they use may make for a better question.

Action is far more personal and is ultimately adjustable - fret board curvature (relief), nut slot depth and bridge height are maleable on any well made instrument. That question is always asked to be sure.

eaeolian · 03-20-2006, 11:45 AM

1 7/8" nut for seven string, 1 11/16" for six.

noodles · 03-20-2006, 12:36 PM

1 7/8" for sevens. Mike's Washburn Sonic 7 is 2", and I really had to stretch for some stuff when playing it.

abyssalservant · 03-22-2006, 10:23 AM

I've always found Washburns uncomfortably wide . . . why do they make the strings so much farther apart than everyone else?
RG7321-BK - 48mm at nut, 65mm at last fret
SR305DX-BK - 45mm at nut, 67mm at last fret
The 305's a 5-string, hence the fact that it's more narrow. Strings are still farther apart. If it was a 307 . . . *shivers*
Just for the record, there's no such thing.

Drew · 03-22-2006, 10:52 AM

I don't really think much about this... I believe Ibanez 7's are 1 7/8" at the nut, which is slightly tighter than standard spacing for seven strings relative to a normal six string nut (like on my strat, which I also find comfortable.

To further complicate this, as I understand my Martin has wider-than-normal string spacing, somewhere between regular acoustic spacing and classical spacing. Not so much so that it's noticably "wow, this is a big neck," but I guess it's bigger than their normal guitars.

I go back and forth between all three guitars with ease, and don't notice a transition when I go from one to the next. They're all comfortable to me.

03-19-2006, 10:22 PM	#1
knuckle_head ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 116 Thanked: 0	String spacing.... ....at the bridge/nut. Whadya got and/or what would you prefer?

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bostjan Spastic Kitchen! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 6,076 Main Seven: Oni Custom 7 Main ERG: Oni Custom 8 Rig: Mesa Dual Recto Thanked: 6	2" at the nut is the way to go for me! I use Floyd Rose trems; I'm not sure what width the strings are spaced there, but that seems comfortable to me too. (I think it's called F-spaced) Khereb's myspace

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eaeolian The Church of SEVEN • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 8,123 Real Name: Mike Main Seven: Jackson CS Soloist 7 Rig: Mesa Triple Recto Thanked: 30	1 7/8" nut for seven string, 1 11/16" for six. Division - American metal that doesn't suck. Much. Even on MySpace, and Soundclick, too.

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abyssalservant Ascaris Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington Heights, IL. Posts: 569 Main Seven: Ibanez RG7321 (bassist) Rig: Ampeg VH-140C/Carvin Thanked: 0	I've always found Washburns uncomfortably wide . . . why do they make the strings so much farther apart than everyone else? RG7321-BK - 48mm at nut, 65mm at last fret SR305DX-BK - 45mm at nut, 67mm at last fret The 305's a 5-string, hence the fact that it's more narrow. Strings are still farther apart. If it was a 307 . . . shivers Just for the record, there's no such thing. "Abyssalservant is so grim, he bleeds black and sweats chainmail. Surrender all your virgins!" -quartie

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Mastodon Songs about My Cats Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bizurke Posts: 6,634 Main Seven: 2004 Ibanez RG7321 Thanked: 41	What do you mean? As in the distance between the strings if you look at them perpendicularly?

03-20-2006, 12:08 AM	#5
Mastodon Songs about My Cats Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bizurke Posts: 6,634 Main Seven: 2004 Ibanez RG7321 Thanked: 41	7321= 11mm apart, 6.4 cm across. Sigma acoustic = same distance apart, 5.5 cm across. If you don't mind me proposing, I think asking people what action they use may make for a better question.

03-22-2006, 10:52 AM	#10
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