String 1-8 distance nut and bridge

Jim Rossen · From: Iowa, USA

This question comes up periodically, so here is an expanded list of my measurements that I think are accurate +/- .5mm.

Fender Dual Pro 8 54.5/70
Fender Stringmaster Dual and Triple 8 55.5/66.5
Fender Deluxe 8 55.5/66.5
Allen Melbert 8 56.5/67
Georgeboards 8 60.5/66
Rickenbacker DW16 52/72
Rickenbacker 708 52/72
Sierra 58.5/76.5
Excel Jerry Byrd 56.5/69.5
Magnatone G-85-DW8 56/66
Magnatone G-65-W8 56/66
Remington Steelmaster 56/66
Fender 400 roller nut 56/65

Jim

Robert Allen · From: Tennessee, USA

Melbert also has an 8-string model with .375" spacing at both the bridge and the nut as well as custom spacing for special orders. It is common for customers to order a wider six string spacing for their 8-string lap steel.

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