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PostPosted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:44 pm 
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Hello,
I'm making an electric for my uncle who plays bluegrass on a Martin D21.
I'd like to use the same string spacing at the nut that is on his Martin.
I believe the spacing may be 1-3/4", but I'm not sure if Marting has a standard spacing.
I know the scale length, radius and neck profile won't match the Martin, but I would like to at least match the string spacing at the nut.
Anyone have a answer?
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:43 pm 
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You'll get an accurate response at the acoustic side of the forum.


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There's a very useful PDF guide from Stewmac with most common nuts sizes http://www.stewmac.com/articles/6001-VS#details.print it out and you should find exactly what you need.

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