Hi Ricki,

[br]I am a small woman, small hands (average small)

After trial and error, I purchased a Guild 240e, slim c neck profile, nut width 1" 11/16.

For christmas, i was gifted a Guild M20- C shape neck profile, nut width 1" 3/4.

I love them both (different sounds) and can practice for hours without my shoulders getting sore and I can make the stretch.

If you have a guitar store near you, try them out.

I have heard good things about the Cort, too.