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Old 09-30-2011, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by lmacmil View Post
What effect, if any, does scale length have on tone? I know the shorter scale guitars are supposed to be somewhat easier to play due to lower string tension. Is there any downside regarding the sound, volume- or tone-wise? I am looking at OM guitars, fwiw, e.g., Eastman, Larrivee, RK, etc.
On a true short scale there is less volume and less crisp notes (all else being equal).
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