How Thick Does An Electric Guitar Need To Be?

How Thick Does An Electric Guitar Need To Be? Normal body thickness is 1 7/8′′, although there are some Asian guitars such as the Squier Classic Vibe DuoSonic that are only 1 1/2′′ (and nice and light!). Fender neck pockets are generally 5/8′′ deep. Does the thickness of a guitar matter? Thickness of the body