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William MG
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11/19/2024 12:19 am
#4 Originally Posted by: BP9

Thank you for the replies.


It is possible that I may need a guitar with a wider neck so the strings will be spread apart further?


I'm using a Taylor big baby with electronics. I checked around in music stores for a beginner guitar. I never had an opportunity to try see how my fingers positioned. I was wondering if a wider neck may help eliminate my fingers from often covering other strings.


Thanks,


Bob

This is just an opinion based on my experience, because I thought the same way 5 years ago and looked for and found wider necks etc, but the fact remains that after years of daily practice it doesn’t matter what I play, thin or wide neck. 


It takes time, but we train our fingers through repetition. 


Not trying to discourage you from guitar shopping, but things will work themselves out with regular practice. 


If you can’t seem to get your fingering right, before buying another guitar, find a real good local teacher who can see what you’re doing and what is happening. 


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