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I've heard or read - I can't remember which, that classical guitar necks are as wide as they are, in part, because a famous classical builder from way back was a large man with big hands and built it so that it would be comfortable for him to play. Other builders emulated/copied his instruments and that is part of the reason necks are the size they are today. I can't say whether there is any tru…