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Would you fingerpickers mind relating what nut width you prefer for finger picking-and I assume strum at times
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I make my nuts 1.75 and like it for finger style just fine.

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46mm (1 13/16") is my preferred.

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1-3/4" and 1-13/16" are common for fingerstylests. Most are 1-3/4" with only a few 1-13/16". Almost all other Martins are 1-11/16" with only the OM and a few "artist" models being larger. Only a few years ago 1-13/16" was very rare. The common Martin sizes are very close to 44,45 & 46mm


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I've seen a rise in poplarity lately of 1 13/16" but as far as I know the standard is still 1 3/4". Fingerpickers seem to like a little wider spread and the saddle also, 2 1/4" to 2 5/16". Some even 2 3/8".

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Great, exactly what I wanted to know
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