pg60 Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I just bought a used WM-45 (hasn't arrived yet), and am trying to find the spacing at the saddle on these guys. I know the nut is 1 23/32 but have been googling and can't seem to find the standard spacing at bridge/saddle. I have been playing an OM with 2 5/16 spacing and wondering how much tighter the WM-45 will be for fingerstyle. I apologize if this is stupid question but I really have been trying to find this info with no luck. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I'm confused as to what you're asking about exactly?? Welcome to the forum, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 If you're asking for the distance between the two end strings, mine looks to be right at 2 1/8". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg60 Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 I'm confused as to what you're asking about exactly?? Welcome to the forum' date=' by the way. [/quote'] Thanks for the welcome! I am trying to find the width from center of bass E string to center of treble E string at the saddle (or bridge pins). This affects how much room my fingers have between each string to pick. I think it is 2 3/16 or 2 1/4 inches but am trying to verify. I am big Jorma fan and have always wanted a J-45. Used WM-45 is a great way too scratch the itch without spending a lot of $. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I don't think you'll be disappointed with the WM45. I love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg60 Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 If you're asking for the distance between the two end strings' date=' mine looks to be right at 2 1/8".[/quote'] Yep that's what Im' asking, thanks! 2 1/8 is pretty standard for dred, I was hoping J-45 was a bit wider since the nut is a bit wider. But I'm sure I will be able to adjust :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Yep that's what Im' asking' date=' thanks! 2 1/8 is pretty standard for dred, I was hoping J-45 was a bit wider since the nut is a bit wider. But I'm sure I will be able to adjust :-)[/quote'] You could always sand your fingers down a tad bit, if it's a problem. O:)/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acousticat Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 pg60, I have a 06 J-45. The finger spacing at the 12 fret is 2 1/8, At the Bridge the finger spacing is 2 1/4 Doc's right ,I was using a steel 6" ruler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwatsonfan Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 my '04 WM45 is 2.166 ( I have calipers!) , or about 1/64 smaller than 2 3/16 center of low E string to center of high E at the saddle and btw, I had a 2004 J45 and think the WM can certainly hold its own! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueBrit Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 PG60 - I am at work so can't measure my J-45. I do think it is a tad narrower spread at the saddle than my OM-35. But if its any help, I go from one to the other no trouble - playing fingerstyle stuff - like Rev Gary Davis, Blind Blake etc. I love the J-45 for these things and have to say the Martin does not get aired so much these days. In fact, having got used to the gibby, the Martin feels really wide and strange for a bit. I have biggish hands too. I am surprised how some folk are super sensitive to these things - just play it, and you soon get used to it! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I also used a steel ruler, but rechecked it with my caliper and get a similar measurement as docwatsonfan. My WM is also a 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg60 Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 thanks to all who replied! I just got back from vacation and my WM-45 is due to arrive Thursday :D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 thanks to all who replied! I just got back from vacation and my WM-45 is due to arrive Thursday :D/ Make sure to post some photos when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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