short scale

[Hotrod]

I curantly have a 2008 Taylor GS6 of coarse they have a 25 1/2 scale. I realy struggle with some cords and notes. Reacently I had an opertunity to play a short scale Seagull and a Taylor solidbordy. Both were much easyer to play. What acoustics other are the shorter scale other than Seagulls?

[walternewton]

Originally Posted by Hotrod

I curantly have a 2008 Taylor GS6 of coarse they have a 25 3/4 scale.

Actually 25-1/2".

Originally Posted by Hotrod

What acoustics other are the shorter scale other than Seagulls?

Many options - in the meantime you might experiment with detuning your Taylor a half step and capoing at the first fret to simulate a shorter scale.

[Rick Homan]

+1 on the capo suggestion. You will find out if scale really is the problem.

Actually, it is not a bad permanent solution. Ed Gerhard, a fine professional guitarist, mostly plays with the guitar tuned down a step and a capo on the second fret. So if you like the guitar you have, you might try it for a while. If it makes the strings feel too slack, you could go a little heavier.

[ewalling]

A number of Gibson acoustics have the shorter 24.75" scale-length - J-165, J-185, and the Blues King, to name a few.

[00Buck]

Take a look at Taylor GC's and 12 series. Martin 00's and 000's - and clones like Recording King.

[hesson11]

There are so many, it might be more useful if you stated your potential price range. That would help narrow down a fairly wide universe of possibilities.

Of course, if you're in custom-guitar territory, any builder can build a short-scale guitar.

-Bob

[darylcrisp]

been in your shoes before and today i only buy shortscale instruments.

check out taylors offerings in the x12 series and GC series, and most definitely consider the taylor 12 fret guitars in the GC or GA body size.

martin has a bunch(0018v, 00028ec,00028, many more). but be aware some of martin shortscales use a modified V neck profile and for some folks that does not work-you need to play them.

goodall offers shortscale as does santa cruz and most other builders.

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[Mr. Ed]

Rainsong just came out with a short scale OM 12 fret. http://macnichol.com/forum-post/4411...#comment-57030 http://www.laguitarsales.com/pages/4...Gloss_2532.htm

[Hotrod]

Thanks I didn't think there were so many out there. I'll have to try the half step thing. While I look for the one.

[Howard Klepper]

Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

Rainsong just came out with a short scale OM 12 fret. http://macnichol.com/forum-post/4411...#comment-57030 http://www.laguitarsales.com/pages/4...Gloss_2532.htm

Last nail in the coffin of a formerly useful term.

[AndyFrank]

Originally Posted by Howard Klepper

Last nail in the coffin of a formerly useful term.

Which term would that be Howard?

[mc1]

Originally Posted by AndyFrank

Which term would that be Howard?

OM?

jumbo-shrimp?

hotrod, as walternewton recommends, try a capo. it's a cheap way to check things out. i prefer the 2nd fret, as the markers line up better.

[Mr. Ed]

I thought he was referring to the name of the Rainsong 12 fret, short scale: Shorty.

[gitnoob]

OM = Orchestra Model. It was invented for its power. The power of a long scale.

[NewMartinFan]

Price range?

Most Gibsons and all Taylor GCs and Martin 000s are short scale.

I also prefer short scale guitars for the reason you mention.