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ripoffriffs
05-05-2005, 01:03 PM
For reasons I don't have time to get into now, but I need to be playing shorter scale guitars for less tension.

Can someone recommend any guitar makers that build guitars with scale length of less than 24.75"? Maybe along the lines of 24", 24.24", 24.5", or 24.625?

I know about the PRS Santana's (24.5"). But I would like to hear about alternatives before I decide to buy that.

Can be hand made or machine made as long as it is high quality and price reflects manufacturing technique.

I'd lke to hear from luthiers themselves who normally make guitars of short scale length.

Thank you.
wsaraceni
05-05-2005, 01:16 PM
Originally posted by ripoffriffs

I know about the PRS Santana's (24.5"). But I would like to hear about alternatives before I decide to buy that.



now why would you need to go and do something like that :D
trisonic
05-06-2005, 12:45 PM
Chapin Guitars.

I think Bill will make them down to 24".


Best, Pete.
decay-o-caster
05-06-2005, 01:16 PM
Originally posted by trisonic
Chapin Guitars.

I think Bill will make them down to 24".


Best, Pete.

Will and has.
cnardone
05-06-2005, 08:16 PM
Call Bill, hes got me dreaming of a short scale guitar too.

cmn
hawkeyeinexile
05-06-2005, 08:38 PM
Bill Chapin made the 24"-scale "Rustic" Hawk, which Amitar now owns. my new Devil Dog will be 24" scale. he has made shorter-scaled guitars, too.

:cool:
AJ Love
05-14-2005, 03:05 PM
anyone else? nothing at all against Chapin, just wondering about options

Suhr's website mentions being able to do different scale lengths "by summer" but doesn't specify what
Saul Koll
05-14-2005, 03:39 PM
I can make you a real short one!:D
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/Saul-Koll/DAngeuke.jpg
Ian Anderson
05-14-2005, 08:29 PM
Saul that DA inspired tenor guitar is bad! :dude
Saul Koll
05-14-2005, 10:02 PM
thanks Ian!


I bet if you were to ask, most builders will accomodate your wishes.

Good luck!

Saul
Glowing Tubes
05-15-2005, 10:45 AM
Tom Anderson Cobra. You would have a difficult time finding a better playing guitar. So smooth and the short scale makes it near effortless to play. Loaded with a HB and two M's you would be in sonic heaven as well.:AOK

Good luck with your search!

Richard
ToneGurus
05-15-2005, 02:04 PM
24.65

http://www.tonegurus.com/assets/images/chapinsigburt.jpg
Mike