[Hambone]

Originally Posted by nikpearson

A shorter scale on an otherwise identical instrument will be easier to play, easier to bend strings, and will probably respond to a lighter touch.

The downsides are probable loss of volume and punch. Less suited to heavier playing.

I just bought my first shortscale acoustic... a 000-28EC and my experience mirrors Nik's exactly. However, I knew that going in and it does just what I want it to. When I wanna rock out I grab one of my hog dreads.