short scale guitars....

L.Campionero · 08-06-2011, 08:11 PM

Do you like shor scale guitars, like the squier jagmaster or Gibsons Birdland? I like them becaue I dont have to reach so far for the lower end of the fretboard.

wyatt831 · 08-06-2011, 09:20 PM

Word up

335blues · 08-06-2011, 11:17 PM

1969 Byrdland (see in pic at left). The tone of the neck pickup is pure jazz. The fretboard is 23.5" and lightning fast ebony.

Pinkie · 08-07-2011, 12:02 PM

Jackson fusion H-H models are the tits I love em'.
Mahogany Dinky body, 24.75 scale bound neck,two humbuckers and a floyd.
Mine has been thru the mill and has lots of battle scars but plays like a dream.Pick up wise now its got a set out of a L.P. 490R and 490T.RS guitarworks pot upgrade kit and Hoveland cap.

zontar · 08-07-2011, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by straycat

24.75 scale

I think the OP means shorter than 24.75--but I could be wrong.

Yes Gibson uses a shorter scale than a Tele or a Strat, but when I think short scale I think 24" or less.

Now having said that I love my Mustang with a 24" scale--it's great for learning tricky stuff where a longer scale could be an obstacle.
Then when I learn it on the Mustang I can normally play it on a longer scales.

Caoimhin · 08-07-2011, 07:49 PM

I had a short scale fender mustang reissue, I disliked it.

Thumpalumpacus · 08-07-2011, 08:04 PM

Never really played 'em enough to form an opinion.

Pinkie · 08-08-2011, 12:31 AM

Opps my bad.

Luka_Luka! · 08-08-2011, 01:35 AM

They are pretty much just like a strat capo'd on the first fret. I have nothing against them, I also like the looks of the mustang and duo sonic.

mtgguitar · 08-08-2011, 10:23 AM

Brian May's guitar has a 24in scale. That's about as short as I would want.

He's selling his own like of guitars now!

Brian May Guitars - The Official web site for Brian May Guitars

AngryHatter · 08-08-2011, 10:31 AM

Love em.
My Jag is short and flat radius, too.
If it had a maple neck, it'd be perfect.

dennistruckdriver · 08-12-2011, 05:14 PM

I have one of those Jagmasters you mentioned, that I bought from another member. It is a dang nice guitar, regardless of being made in Asia. Its grain is nice, the finish is slick as snot on a glass doorknob, and the fit of all the parts is very good. I'll keep this one....

auriemma · 08-15-2011, 03:17 PM

My '69 CompStang plays like a dream... but thats just me.

revmike · 08-16-2011, 09:37 AM

I have a Duo-Sonic. I rather like it. Its a cool sounding little piece. Lacks a little on the low end, but still sounds great.

Dirtyclinic · 08-16-2011, 08:14 PM

What scale are Les Pauls?

Nicky · 08-16-2011, 08:29 PM

John Lennon did OK with one...

zontar · 08-16-2011, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirtyclinic

What scale are Les Pauls?

Officially 24.75 inches.

Seceded · 08-16-2011, 11:52 PM

I like the mini guitars

I think they're cute

zontar · 08-17-2011, 12:52 AM

This one's not mine, but I've played it--it's a lot of fun.
It's tuned a 4th higher.
Otherwise the strings flap.

But I wouldn't want it for my main guitar.

FUS44 · 08-17-2011, 10:05 PM

I have 6 Rickenbacker 325's. They are small, but you get used to it. I have full scale deluxe 355 and it feels weird.
I also have an old Mustang and a Squier Super sonic. The Mustang is a wicked rock and roll machine. Very playable.
The super sonic feels tiny, but I have also owned jazzy's which are bigger guitars.

My favorite guitar is a flying v which feels huge after a round of "ticket to ride" on one of the ricks.

hudpucker · 08-23-2011, 11:47 AM

I gotta say....

that new pawn shop series MIJ Mustang with the strat hardtail bridge and the two 'buckers is definitely intriguing. I dug the two I played at GC (one more than other, predictably).

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