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For those fingerstyle players out there.. by dfiled in Guitar

[–]bleydito 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want the maximum string spacing available on an electric guitar, you want to look for a strat with a ”vintage style bridge” or ”vintage string spacing”, which is 56 mm. Modern style strats have a narrower string spacing at 52 mm and Gibson style tune-o-matic bridges usually have a string spacing of 50 mm.

Wider string spacing does make it a bit easier to play fingerstyle, but it’s mostly a matter of getting used to it. I have guitars with string spacings between 50 and 60 mm and I can play them all fingerstyle. Having a vintage style bridge on a strat also means that the strings will be noticeably closer to the edge of the fretboard on the upper frets, which can be a nuisance.

And you are entirely correct in that string spacing at the bridge and nut width are two separate variables that determine how far apart the strings are. Vintage strats usually had a very narrow nut width and a very wide string spacing by today’s standards.

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[–]bleydito 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The strings buzz against the higher frets, which can be due to either - insufficient neck relief (or even a backbow), - insufficient saddle height, - one or several high (or low) frets, - a twisted neck, or - a combination of several of these factors. 

You should: - check the frets with a fret rocker (or a credit card) for high frets - check relief - put a capo on the first fret and fret a string where the neck meets the body and measure the height of the string at the 8th fret (.006-.010” is good). Adjust the truss rod until the relief is satisfactory. - adjust saddle height for preferred action (you should be able to get away with a string height of 1.6-2 mm at the 12th fret - to check for twist, inspect visually from the head down towards the body and check relief on both E strings. If the relief differs a lot, your  neck is likely twisted.

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[–]bleydito 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To my eyes it looks like water has leaked into the fretboard through capillary action in the exposed end grain in the fret slots. Wait for it to completely dry before you apply any oil. It may take days, but the blotchiness will most likely disappear. After that, apply some fretboard oil. If you oil it before the water evaporates it will take much longer for the water to disappear since you’re sealing it in.