Wider Guitar Neck For Larger Hands
We can add a wider guitar neck for larger hands to any guitar however if you have large hands we have some special necks just for you! You have a choice at Haywire Custom Shop of: 1-7/8″, 2″ or 2-1/8″ widths with 22 frets.
Our wider guitar necks for larger hands are for BIG guys. You know who you are and so do we.
If your fingers are big, small neck guitars leave much to be desired with no room for movement. If you’re a big guy with a standard guitar neck, it’s not going to feel right. The standard width guitar neck will be too small for you. If you have a size 15 foot you need a size 15 shoe. Let us get you the right neck for your hand size. We are musicians working for musicians-let us work for you and get you the right equipment to be your best!
Start with the right equipment. Please don’t let your guitar neck be a roadblock to your success. Bigger guys, with bigger fingers, need bigger wider guitar necks.
“We are musicians working for musicians”. Thanks for letting us work for you.
This wide nut design is comfortable for you, if you’re big. If you need “extra room” between the strings -you got it!. We have your guitar that is great to play, with all the standard features, superior tone, lasting sustain built just for “Big Guitar Players”.
Why wider neck guitars for larger hands?
Advantages of a wide neck:
A wider neck guitars mean that you can allow more room between the strings. It’s great for a beginner or a Pro. Your playing will improve immensely. Confidence and more comfort is evident on a wide neck guitar.
The wide neck guitar is for larger players, Big guys who have big hands and fingers need these guitars. The added spacing between the strings make your guitar easier to play and give you more confidence that the target will be easier to hit.
There are some acoustic guitars that feature a wide neck and more space between the strings. If you are used to playing one of these, then this wide neck on your new electric guitar will feel very familiar.
Firstly, once you play our wide neck guitar the new experience will not only be amazing but greatly appreciated by your fingers. Second, it’s the best playing experience you’ll have.
Customers who want special custom shop guitars and features without the custom shop prices, here we are. Thanks again for your support, patronage of our dedicated custom shop and confidence in our abilities.
Once a decision has been made to replace the neck next you’ll have to decide what to replace it with.
We can add wider guitar neck for larger hands to any guitar however if you have large hands we have some special necks just for you! You have a choice at Haywire Custom Shop of: 1-7/8″, 2″ or 2-1/8″ widths with 22 frets.
Our wide necks are for BIG guys. You know who you are and so do we.
If your fingers are big, small neck guitars leave much to be desired with no room for movement. If you’re a big guy with a standard guitar neck, it’s not going to feel right. The standard width guitar neck will be too small for you. If you have a size 15 foot you need a size 15 shoe. Let us get you the right neck for your hand size. We are musicians working for musicians-let us work for you and get you the right equipment to be your best!
Start with the right equipment. Please don’t let your guitar neck be a roadblock to your success. Bigger guys, with bigger fingers, need bigger necks.
A wide guitar neck can feel better to some guitar players for several reasons:
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Finger Spacing: Wider necks offer more space between the strings, allowing players with larger hands or longer fingers to play comfortably without unintentional string muting.
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Note Clarity: The wider spacing can help achieve clearer notes, especially when playing chords or complex fingerings, as there’s less chance of fingers touching adjacent strings.
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Player Style: Different styles of playing, most notably fingerstyle or jazz, benefit from a wider neck. It allows for more complex finger placements and can make it easier to execute intricate pieces.
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Hand Positioning: A wider neck may allow for more natural positioning of the hand, reducing strain and enabling better technique, which, during long playing sessions will increase stamina and comfort.
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Player Preference: Ultimately, the feel of the neck is subjective. Many players develop a preference for a particular width based on their playing experience, feel and comfort level.
Each player’s experience varies, but lots discover that a wider fretboard enhances their playing experience.
Choices for Players who need wider neck guitars
We have lots of Choices for Players who need wider neck guitars.
Let us install your new wide neck and setup your guitar with a 2- day turnaround time. Then back home to you.
Simply send a check for $475 to us for with your guitar for a new wide neck + setup and installation please include enough extra $ for return shipping per guitar/neck back so you will get a wider more comfortable guitar neck. Send the whole guitar and detail what you’d like done. Choose from 1-7/8″ or 2″ or 2-1/2″ wide.. Best of all, no long waiting. We work on the neck as soon as it gets here. the turnaround time is 2 days or less from when we receive it”.
Shipping to us:
“We are musicians working for musicians” Send your guitar to us here:
Rick Mariner c/o
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc.
Haywire Custom Shop
2007 Lees Landing Circle
Conway, SC 29526
http://haywirecustomguitars.com
843-347-5742
“We are musicians working for musicians”. Thanks for letting us work for you.
After thinking about all that you need to decide is installation something you want to tackle or give it to an experienced pro to handle for you. Maybe it’s just best to hand him the whole guitar with your favorite strings and say, “add a neck for me”. If he’s good, he’ll go over all of the above and you won’t have to do anything but be patient a few days until it’s complete!
By Rick Mariner| February 11th, 2025|Guitar Education|0 Comments
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About the Author: Rick Mariner
Mr. Rick Mariner Owner and Founder and CEO of Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. He is a member of The Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans (A.S.I.A.) as well as a guitar player. Rick holds a bachelors degree from University of Md. and a Masters degree from George Washington University. Rick developed his exclusive 8 – Point “Gig- Ready” guitar process that allows for Custom Guitars that are “GIG-READY”. With Rick’s many years of development and guitar set-up experience, Haywire Guitar shop “Builds satisfied players… one Haywire guitar at a time”.