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Hi guys, I had a few questions about the Centaura and Chaparral models, and was curious if anyone could answer these: 1) What was the nut width on each model? Did it vary a lot depending on year etc? I see an old catalog from I think 87 that mentions Chaparral usually having 1 5/8", and a Reverb posting for a Centaura being listed at 42mm (1.65 in) but I can't find any truth/solid evidence of any kind of rules to it etc 2) did the floyd route differ by year? I swear I see some that have the more traditional top mount esque design (Like late 80s Jacksons), but then some that look more like the traditional recess route. Thanks!

As some of you might remember, "the Mutt" has a neck from a Hamer USA Chaparral, & the body is from a Centaura (a 2nd single coil middle slot is empty under the stickers). Stock Schaller licensed Floyd Rose bridge still works great, no tuning issues. It now has Ibanez USA pickups (from an 80's Saber, made by dimarzio I believe). Disclosures; tone knob is disabled (my tech said the tone is better that way, I dunno). Pro headstock repair (BCR Greg did it, i think). Med/thin neck has been sanded to bare wood (feels great), & has been glued into the neck pocket (an experiment in tone/sustain, but I couldn't tell any difference). Prism stickers look great under stage lights, or peel 'em off and refinish it yourself. Lots of dings/battlescars/wear, as its a gigged rawk beater that still feels/sounds/looks very good, imfo. Crwth145 has 1st dibs, otherwise its $300 + actual shipping (UPS Store Packing Job, Insured). Consider trades for guitars/amps/shotguns, whatcha got?