[Comfort Player]

First, welcome back Joost

Regarding short scale. I own several simply because I have short fingers, which, from watching your videos over the years is definately NOT a factor for you.

I also own standard scale guitars and I do notice when I switch between them. My observation

Short scale:
Easier bends, looser strings, bluesy, easier to reach, seems to break down when strummed
Reference - Santa Cruz OM short scale, Martin 000-18, Huss & Dalton 000 short scale ( 1 3/4 nut ), Martin 000-18EC


Regular scale:
tighter, more articulate, holds up better to strumming ( depending on tonewood )
Reference - Talyor 714CE, Huss & Dalton CM, Martin 000-15


Tone ? - That depends on way to many things. I have never had anyone tell me that my SCGC or my H&D guitars tone was "different" or listen to them and comment, "That sounds like a short scale"

I am actually thinking of selling a standard scale H&D regular scale to fund an 814 short scale.

my experience .... and I am Noooooo expert