Gibson J45 nut width?

[MattZ]

I am sorry if this has been discussed many times around here, but I did a quick search and didnt see anything.

 

Can someone give me a quick lesson, or point me to somewhere on the internet that will discuss nut width on J45s?

 

From what I can tell, all the newer Standard J45 models are 1 11/16", but some of the older ones are 1 3/4" and some are 1 11/16". I spoke to someone at Sam Ash who told me that ALL older J45s are 1 3/4" and I know that's not the case because I see plenty for sale that aren't.

 

Basically, to make a long story short, I am in the market for a J45, and I'd prefer one with a 1 3/4" nut width, and I can't figure out if there's a pattern.

 

thanks everyone.

-Matt

[davenumber2]

1 23/32'' is the standard Gibson nut width. Just a shade under 1 3/4". There may be some custom runs with 1 3/4 but not sure.

[MattZ]

thanks davenumber2. Weird, I wonder why everything I read (and the guy at sam ash) says the J45 standard is 1 11/16". Oh well.

[bkharmony]

And a fine nut width it is! 1-11/16 is too narrow for me, and 1-3/4 is too wide. Yet another thing I love about Gibsons.

[jgwoods]

I've not seen any recent Gibsons with a 1 and 11/16 nut. They all seem to be 1 and 23/32, or more.

[passthej45]

so........since 1and 11/16= 1 and 22/32.....as opposed to 23/32 we are talking about 1/32 of an inch. .........I think:-k . My taylor was 1 3/4 @the nut. I switched to a J45 Standard this year and the nut width feels smaller , actually it feels just right !

[davenumber2]

so........since 1and 11/16= 1 and 22/32.....as opposed to 23/32 we are talking about 1/32 of an inch. .........I think:-k . My taylor was 1 3/4 @the nut. I switched to a J45 Standard this year and the nut width feels smaller ' date=' actually it feels just right ![/quote']

 

 

And 1 11/16 is only 1/16 of an inch from 1 3/4. A negligible difference in my opinion. The neck profile, not the width matters most to me.

[MattZ]

yeah, the problem is that my main fingerpicking guitar is 1 13/16. And as crazy as it sounds, if I want to fingerpick on a J45, there is a big enough difference to cause (me) problems on a 1 11/16. I can't explain it. But that's why I was hoping for 1 3/4.

 

I am sure that everyone here is right, but I swear, if you go look at ebay or other places selling J45s (vintage or otherwise), you will see everything from 1 11/16 to 1 23/32 to 1 3/4 being advertised for a J45.

[NevadaPic]

Every Gibson acoustic I have owned has had 1 23/32" nut width. They include L00s through J-150s and a slug of others in between. It never ceases to amaze me how much difference 1/32" makes in playability.

[markwillplay]

Yea, I can't stand the small profile with the 23/32 neck. I remember an AJ I played in around 2000...it was new and had an adi top and a fuller 1 3/4 neck. That must have been a special one. Harry's Guitar Shop had it (they picked it out when they went up to visit the factory) and I wish I would have bought it. My OJ has the 1 3/4 nut width and a little bigger neck and it is heaven. I am looking forward to getting the Fullers J35 reissue when I understand has a fuller profile with 1 3/4 neck as well. I do wish the regular gibson models would come with a little fuller neck and 1 3/4 but I guess I am in the monority.

[prazoltune]

I am sorry if this has been discussed many times around here' date=' but I did a quick search and didnt see anything.

 

Can someone give me a quick lesson, or point me to somewhere on the internet that will discuss nut width on J45s?

 

From what I can tell, all the newer Standard J45 models are 1 11/16", but some of the older ones are 1 3/4" and some are 1 11/16". I spoke to someone at Sam Ash who told me that ALL older J45s are 1 3/4" and I know that's not the case because I see plenty for sale that aren't.

 

Basically, to make a long story short, I am in the market for a J45, and I'd prefer one with a 1 3/4" nut width, and I can't figure out if there's a pattern.

 

thanks everyone.

-Matt[/quote']

Hi I'm new to this forum. My Dad had a beautiful Gibson J45/J50, It has been about 10 years since I've seen it last. It's really bothering me that I forgot what it looked like regarding the type of pick-guard(shape & color and the type of bridge used . I first played it when I was a young child around the age of 7 probably 1971. I played it as a teenager and an young adult. I remember it had a VERY narrow nut. I contacted a person who deals with Gibson Flat-tops and was told from 1966 through the late 1960s the J45/J50 guitars had an extremely narrow nut width just barely over 1 1/2" inches. That helped me narrow the years of the guitar. The guitar(last time I saw it) was in excellent condition. Kept in its case in the closet. This Guitar was promised to me throughout my life. My dad passed away and his wife will not give it to me. I do believe in Karma, and I will NEVER give up!!

 

 

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