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Author:  herry tze [ Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Smallest body Questions

hai, I need suggestions for my friends questions... She need know what Plans for the smallest classical (nylon) and acoustic (string) guitar but not Ukulele.
She need small guitar for easy move and turn around bliss hehe... thank's guy's...
herry tze pizza

Author:  David Newton [ Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Smallest body Questions

At the Guild of American Luthiers site, there are plans for "Early Guitars".
Probably the smallest nylon specific plans I've seen.

Author:  herry tze [ Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Smallest body Questions

thank's David.. I'll search.....
hai verhoevenc what you think about the smallest guitar size?

Author:  Yvonne Bonifas [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Smallest body Questions

You could consider a Terz guitar, like the Martin 5-18. I obtained a plan from LMI. the scale is 21.3 inches approx and it is tuned a minor third up from standard tuning. Im making one at the moment, I wish I had heard about these little guitars years ago ? It is a steel strung but I dont see why you could not adapt the plans ( though no doubt someone will now tell me!)

Author:  Haans [ Tue Feb 01, 2011 9:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Smallest body Questions

Nice sentiment... :roll:

Author:  David Newton [ Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Smallest body Questions

I haven't built a nylon string guitar. I would think that scale length is more "critical" on nylon strings, since less power is available.
What would be the minimum scale length to keep, when adapting any small plan to nylon strings?

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