Last Updated on April 29, 2023 by Teemu Suomala
I personally enjoy playing guitars with wider string spacing(even though I have tiny hands). Especially when fingerpicking. It’s soo smooth!
In this article, I reveal 20 acoustic- and 10 electric guitars that have wide string spacing. Standard string spacing is right around 2.05 inches(52mm) measured from the bridge (E-e). But these guitars offer you more space.
Why I say that 2.05”(52mm) is the standard? Because most guitars have that kind of a string spacing! Everything that offers more is a guitar with wider string spacing.f
So if you are ready to stop hitting the wrong strings and start enjoying the extra room the wide string spacing gives you… let’s get started!

Author: Teemu Suomala
19 Acoustic Guitars With Wider String Spacing
Yamaha FG800 is one of the most affordable acoustic guitars with wide string spacing:
Model | String Spacing at Bridge | Nut Width | Check Current Price (affiliate links) |
Guild D-240E* (All Guild Dreadnoughts have this same string spacing) | 2.12” = 54mm | 1.688” = 42.8mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Guild M-20* | 2.24” = 57mm | 1.75” = 44.5mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Journey Instruments OF660M | 2.25” = 57.15mm | 1.75” = 44.5mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Ibanez Artwood AC340 | 2.16” = 55mm | 1.68” = 43mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Ibanez Artwood AC340CE | 2.16” = 55mm | 1.68” = 43mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Ibanez AWFS300CE (25.6″ scale) | 2.16” = 55mm | 1.68” = 43mm | Sweetwater – Amazon |
Martin DJR-10E Streetmaster | 2.156” = 54.7mm | 1.75” = 44.5mm | Sweetwater – Amazon |
Martin D-13E – Find More Great Martins Here | 2.156” = 54.7mm | 1.75” = 44.5mm | Sweetwater – Amazon |
Martin CEO-7 | 2.313” = 58.7mm | 1.75” = 44.5mm | Sweetwater |
Martin OM-28E | 2.25” = 57.15mm | 1.75” = 44.5mm | Sweetwater |
Seagull S6 Original (all Seagull models have the same saddle and string-spacing)* | 2.094” = 53.1876, | 1.8” = 45.7mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Taylor 210ce* – Find More Great Taylors Here | 2.188” = 55.57mm | 1.75” = 44.5mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Taylor 814ce* | 2.188” = 55.57mm | 1.75” = 44.5mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Taylor BT1 (Baby Taylor)* | 2.125” = 54mm | 1.687” = 42.8mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Taylor T5z* | 2.25” = 57.15mm | 1.687” = 42.8mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Yamaha FG800 – Find More Great Yamahas Here | 2.16” = 55mm | 1.68” = 43mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Yamaha FGX800C | 2.16” = 55mm | 1.68” = 43mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Yamaha FG850 | 2.16” = 55mm | 1.68” = 43mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Yamaha LL16 ARE | 2.16” = 55mm | 1.73” = 44mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
*I emailed the manufacturer and they provided me with their string-spacing measurements.
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10 Electric Guitars With Wider String Spacing
Ibanez RGA42FM is one of my favorite wide-neck electric guitars. It also has slightly wider string spacing:
Model | String Spacing | Nut Width | Check Current Price (affiliate links) |
ESP LTD SN-1000 HT* | 2.078″ = 52.8mm | 1.653” = 42mm | Sweetwater – Thomann |
ESP LTD Alexi Hexed* | 2.1″ = 53.5mm | 1.653” = 42mm | Sweetwater – Thomann |
Fender Player Telecaster HH* (Fender/Squier string spacings don’t really vary from this) | 2.07” = 52.5mm | 1.650” = 42mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Ibanez RGA42FM | 2.07” = 52.5mm | 1.692” = 43mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Ibanez Iron Label RGIB21 | 2.125” = 54mm | 1.77” = 45mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Ibanez Genesis Collection RG550 | 2.125” = 54mm | 1.692” = 43mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Yamaha PAC611VFM | 2.125” = 54mm | 1.61” = 41mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX | 2.125” = 54mm | 1.61” = 41mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
PRS SE Custom 24 | 2.07” = 52.5mm | 1.69” = 43mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
PRS SE Custom 24-08 | 2.07” = 52.5mm | 1.69” = 43mm | Sweetwater – Amazon – Thomann |
*I emailed the manufacturer and they provided me with their string-spacing measurements.
Benefits of Guitars With Wider String Spacing
Let’s look at the pros and cons of wide string spacing.
Pros
- Wrong strings are harder to hit
- Fingerpicking is easier
- Playing with a pick is easier too
- If you have thick fingers, wider string spacing is a great fit
Cons
- If you have small hands, wider string spacing can make playing harder
- If you are used to regular string spacing, wider one can feel alien
For some situations choosing a guitar with wider string spacing is a great option.
If you are going to change a nut or bridge to your guitar that has wide string spacing, remember to choose upgrades according to wide string spacing!
Is Guitar With Wide String Spacing A Good Option for You?
If you have really thick fingers or large hands overall and you struggle with hitting the wrong strings all the time…Wide string spacing can help a lot! It gives you more room.
I have really small hands, but I still prefer wider string spacing when fingerpicking. It just makes playing a lot smoother. I have also noticed that practicing new chords is easier with more room between the strings.
If you haven’t played guitar with wider string spacing, do so as soon as possible. Only after that you are going to be ready to decide if wide string spacing is a good fit for you.
Other articles related to the topic:
- 5 Best Wide Neck Electric Guitars – Plus 19 Wide-Neck Runner Ups (1.68″ and up nuts)
- 5 Best Wide Neck Acoustic Guitars – Plus 13 Wide-Neck Runner Ups (1.75″ and up nuts)
- Guitar Neck Shape Guide – Shapes Explained
- Best Guitar Neck Shapes for Small Hands
- Best Guitar Neck Shapes for Big Hands
- Best Acoustic Guitars for Fingerstyle
Conclusion
Wide string spacing can really make playing easier. And some people don’t even want to play guitars with typical narrow string spacing. They just love the extra room so much!
This list will be updated frequently, and I’m going to contact guitar brands to get more info about string spacing.
Hopefully this post helped you out, and if you have any questions, just leave a comment. I wish you all the best and keep rocking!
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I play a 1⅞” (1.875″) nut width Warmoth “super-wide” electric and a Seagull Peppino artist signature acoustic with 1.9″ nut width.
Thank you so much for pointing those out John! I will add that Seagull Peppino to my Wide Neck Acoustic Guitars-article ASAP. I wish you all the best!
Too Jealous of John… I too play a Warmoth Superwide electric, and a Washburn R319SWKK Parlor Acoustic with a 1.89 Nut width–sadly they were discontinued, but if you find one they’re cool
yamaha fs 800 has 10mm string spacing
True, thanks for pointing that out. ZAP! I removed it!
Have a great day!
Thanks so much for this list!
I’ve been spending hours looking for my next guitar to buy and this list made all the difference!
Also thanks a lot for mentioning the metric values.
I play a ‘Seagull Entourage Rustic QI Electro-acoustic’ (1,712″ = 43.5mm nut width).
Actually very nice sound & playability without breaking the bank although I don’t think they’re still available.
P.S.
The ‘PRS SE Custom 24’ link to the Thomann page doesn’t seem to be working.
Are there any acoustic (or electro/acoustic) cutaways with wide string spacing? That’s what I’m looking for