- Taylor GC series with a 24.0 7/8" scale
- Martin 000-28EC with a 24.9" scale
- BlueRidge BR 341 Parlour guitar - 24.6" scale (Much cheaper alternative)
- BlueRidge BR 361 Parlour guitar 24.6" scale
- Santa Cruz - 24.75" Style 1
- Santa Cruz Guitar Company 24.75" style 00
- Collings Guitar 25.0 " scale OM-2H
- Martin Guitars 24.9" scale 00-18V
- Martin Guitars 24.9"scale 000-18m Eric Clapton
- Martin Guitars 24.9" scale 000-42m Eric Clapton
The only negative thing about the short scale guitar is that because the string tension is lower, the use of alternative tuning could bring about unwanted buzzing or muddy tone. Otherwise, the short scale guitar is fun to play and will add another dimension to a acoustic setting if you are surrounded by a group of long scale players.
4 comments:
What about Simon & Patrick, Seagull and Arcadia???
I do not like those instruments very much. The list is subjective and I have found that Seagull and S&P mostly sound stiff and not so pleasing tone. I am fortunate that play and test instruments for a living. Of course, there are exceptions but you won't find any producers calling you to a gig and telling you to make sure you bring any Seagull whereas you will be asked to bring your 1937 Martin 000-18.
Saying that 25" is short scale is a stretch. There are acoustics with around 24" scale length.
Glub wrote, "Saying that 25" is short scale is a stretch. There are acoustics with around 24" scale length." Well, actually there are a lot of acoustic guitars with shorter scales than the one you mentioned but I had to draw the line somewhere. Certainly I am aware of the Collings Baby and the Taylor GS mini at 24.1 and 23.5 respectively. I listed the guitar models with a size in mind. Thanks for reading and commenting because you are correct.
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