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| Author: | klooker [ Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Shorter Scale Lengths |
Has anyone built with a Gibson 24.625" scale length? The shortest I've done is Martin 24.9". I know intonation gets trickier with shorter scale lengths and there will be tonal differences. I actually prefer the sound of Martin short vs. long. I'm re-topping a 13 fret L-00 I made that developed a severe belly because I experimented with opening the X a few degrees. It was Martin long scale but if I go to Gibson 24.625", it will turn into a 14-fret (almost) which is what I want. Thoughts, opinions, experiences greatly appreciated. Kevin Looker |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shorter Scale Lengths |
have used scale lengths down to 23 inches most were on smaller parlor guitars |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Sun Feb 02, 2020 11:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shorter Scale Lengths |
My most common scale is 25". But I've done a fair amount of 24.625 and haven't noticed any real perceivable diffences that are noteworthy enough to require process change... |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Sun Feb 02, 2020 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shorter Scale Lengths |
24.3 is the shortest scale I use so far and I didn't have any problems with intonation. That is to say it was no different then my normal guitar scale lengths. |
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| Author: | phavriluk [ Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shorter Scale Lengths |
I've used 23.5, 24, 24.82 scale lengths. None was a problem for intonation and no obvious difficulties appeared. All three pleased an experienced luthier and classical guitar player. |
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| Author: | Ernie Kleinman [ Mon Feb 03, 2020 12:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shorter Scale Lengths |
I have copied an used as a model brazilian gianinni cl gtr with a a 600 mm short scale or just atad over 24in. I find it very easy to play for a cl since it has a narrower nut 47mm instead of the wider more traditional cl gtrs. at 52mm and wider |
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| Author: | klooker [ Mon Feb 03, 2020 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shorter Scale Lengths |
Thanks for all of the replies! Greatly appreciated. |
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