My favorite is the McPherson Touring. It is about the same size as the Cargo, with the same scale length. For some reason, the short scale on the Touring feels less cramped than on the Cargo. I treat the Cargo as a 12 with some extra reach, while I can play the Touring as a 14 fret instrument.
The Touring represents (to me) a "finished" version of the Cargo. The Cargo is a very unique instrument, and I ended up with three of them back when they were much more affordable. I have no plans to sell them because I still enjoy them as much as I ever did, but the main instrument for me now is the Touring.
My preference is for really small body guitars and very short scale. Carbon fiber seems a better material than wood to get a really small body and still sound like a much larger instrument.
Tony
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