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Dave Burrluck

“From a selection of over 300 instruments I’ve measured over the past seven years, things are not quite what they seem”: Why string spacing can radically change the way an electric guitar plays

Measuring string spacing on a Knaggs Kenai.

Time to put your soldering iron down and consider a few often overlooked facts and figures about the guitars we play. Dave Burrluck answers some questions, the first addressing one of the most fundamental aspects of your instrument – string spacing.

Q. I’ve struggled with certain guitars over the years because the necks feel too small and I’ve got big fingers. I play electric exclusively and wondered if The Mod Squad could give me any tips. Are there certain guitars with wider necks?

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