6-string Acoustic guitar w/47/48mm nut width?

LtKojak

LtKojak

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6-string Acoustic/electric guitar w/47/48mm nut width? For the record, that nut width seems to be standard in 12-string guitars.

It's for an arthritis-afflicted person that simply can't make a first-position E-chord on a normal 42mm nut-width guitar.

Asian-made, budget-oriented preferred, but not a deal-braker.

I'm all ears!

Yours very truly,
 
Re: 6-string Acoustic guitar w/47/48mm nut width?

Aren't many Nylon stringers like that. Actually nylon strings have less tension to fret don't they - might be an added benefit.
 
Re: 6-string Acoustic guitar w/47/48mm nut width?

^^ They are indeed, but the 0 radius makes it that some chords require a firmer fretting hand, unless you look into some cross-over instruments, which may have a slightly radiused board for easier fretting.
 
Re: 6-string Acoustic guitar w/47/48mm nut width?

martin makes some guitars with 1.75" nut widths, not sure if they do it in the cheaper lines though
 
Re: 6-string Acoustic guitar w/47/48mm nut width?

Recording King RD-227.

If you can pick one up second hand, 400 to 500 Euros,
you won't need to buy another unless you come into some serious money.

I stole mine with a case for $500 AUD, about 300 Euros.
All solid timbers, rosewood back and sides, Sitka spruce top,
Ebony fretboard and bridge, one piece Mahogony neck and
Bone 1.75" nut and compensated bridge. Real MOP and Abalone
inlays and Gotoh open back tuners.
 
Re: 6-string Acoustic guitar w/47/48mm nut width?

ehdwuld said:
umm any 12 string
leave off the drones?
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Well, that was my first though as well, it was a no go, due to the bigger headstock.

The 1 3/4" nut is still too small.

The 50mm nut width on classical guitars could be alright, but I don't think the top's bracing, not designed to take the tension of a 11-50 steel string set, could work without getting bowed over time. Unless somebody can prove me wrong?
 
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Re: 6-string Acoustic guitar w/47/48mm nut width?

LtKojak said:
Well, that was my first though as well, it was a no go, due to the bigger headstock.

The 1 3/4" nut is still too small.

The 50mm nut width on classical guitars could be alright, but I don't think the top's bracing, not designed to take the tension of a 11-50 steel string set, could work without getting bowed over time. Unless somebody can prove me wrong?
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I am sure that a classical top wouldn't take the tension of steel strings
I have made that mistake
the tuners are made for it either

one of my early acoustics was a Yamaha classical that I refitted for steel strings
well more appropriately, put put steel acoustic strings on
bit into the tuners, not designed for steel
pulled the bridge up
bowed the neck
rendered the neck almost unplayable

I played it for about two years
 
Re: 6-string Acoustic guitar w/47/48mm nut width?

Well, this is a toughie. I was going to suggest a Martin with their 1.75" Performance Taper neck. I have a couple of these and it's a wonderful feeling neck. But, there's that budget issue.

Taylor might be a better bet. I think you can order a 1-13/16" neck at no extra charge. A -3 (sapele) or -4 (ovangkol) series might fall within your budget. Myself, I prefer the Martin tone.

Don't use steel or even silk and steel strings on a classic.

Yamaha makes their silhouette guitar, which is a log with electronics and detachable "wings" that form a body. That could work, unless you need a full acoustic.

Good luck.

Bill
 
Re: 6-string Acoustic guitar w/47/48mm nut width?

ehdwuld said:
How about tuning to open E
And getting a slide?
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The involved person would never in a million years would even be in the same room where a slide is to be found. ;)

Yeah, I think that the only way it's gonna be to modify the nut on a twelve-string into a six-string and just not look at the headstock.

Thank you everybody that cared to respond.

Yours very truly,
 
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