Rob_NC Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 (edited) Hi -- is there a 6 string Gibson acoustic model that has a 1 7/8 nut width? Looking for something with a bit more room for finger picking -- not looking for a classical guitar. Looking for something from the 1950s to the mid 60s. thanks in advance, rob Edited September 12 by Rob_NC needed additional info for clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 The widest steel string Gibson guitar neck I have in my collection is a 1994 Gibson Gospel Reissue. It’s a reissue of a 70’s Gibson Gospel. I don’t know about the specs of the original Gospel but, the Gospel Reissue has the widest neck in my collection. It was Gibson’s attempt to compete with Taylor’s specs, so the neck is wider tha traditional Gibsons. It was my go-to Gibson for many years. A workhorse that is priced lower, too. QM aka “ Jazzman” Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 1.875 is wide for sure. The widest Ive experienced on a recent Gibby is the 1.81 on the Jackson Browne model. What about the Roy Smeck reissues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J185cat Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 The Luthier’s Choice models were 1.77” and to me that has been comfortable for most any style of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Man Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 When I think of 1 7/8" nut, I think of Martin style 12 fret dreads. I had a Larrivee SD-60 for a while, great guitar with a huge sound, but that wide nut was just too much for my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egoidealmusic Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Wasn't the Folksinger equiped with a much wider nut as it's basically a classical guitar neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 My 1920 L3 has a 1 7/8" nut combined with Louisville Slugger V neck carve and a 2 5/16" string spread at the bridge. It remains the most comfy guitar I own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 50 minutes ago, egoidealmusic said: Wasn't the Folksinger equiped with a much wider nut as it's basically a classical guitar neck? Yes, but as it is a classical style neck they also were built with a flat board. The wide nut was fine but the board radius was another thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egoidealmusic Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Very true, Zombywoof. I've never had the pleasure of playing one. Wonder what folks who have played them tend to think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 (edited) I’ve had a few newer Smecks that were 1.81. I have a new Martin that is 1.81. I have a Taylor nylon that is 1.875 I’ve never had a 1.875 steel guitar except for a 12 string. Edited September 13 by Dave F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 I have a friend that prefers the wider spacing. He gets 12 string guitars and strings them up as a 6 string. I believe the Gibson 12 string nut is 1.88” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_NC Posted September 13 Author Share Posted September 13 Thanks to all for your comments and suggestions -- i'll follow up on them and see what i come up with. i have a 1976 Martin D 12-18 (1.875) and have been doing exactly what Dave F suggests and it works fine. the D-18S could be another option but was looking for a Gibson. thanks again, rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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