Two threads is not a lot considering the variables of why one may need or not need a wider nut. Can only speak for my self but while not totally new and learning the finer things about a guitar and especially online. Consider this, I am on chemo therapy along with biologic therapy which renders any Covid vax useless pretty much removed gallivanting about music shops to test play guitars. Talk about dead strings 😷
Not to mention spending 12 or 18 hundred on a poke and hope.
All that said, my Fender neck radius is 15.75 inch compared to the Gibson LP Tribute’s 12.0 inch may make the difference. The reason is that after about 30 minutes of practice is when the touching occurs. Even with calluses groves form allowing the finger to rest deeper thus wider.
So, even though the Tributes nut is 1.69 I can always ask the luthier about a wider nut feasible.
Understanding the slight difference, it could still “help” make a difference.
The LP is on the way and once I play it I’ll reply again for the next lost soul and perhaps shine some light.