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Originally Posted by tdq
I wonder - when a short scale X20 (say) is made, is the bridge moved further up the body? I know on a "regular" flattop, the bridge is further forward on a 12 fretter than a 14 fretter. Maybe, due to archtop design, moving the bridge forward isn't an option as it needs to match the arch of the top precisely.
I don't know, just postulating...
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On my longer scale X7 Nylon Emerald moved the bridge down.
For my custom semi-baritone X30 with scale length 26.14 inch I specified that the bridge should stay in the standard position.
I feared that moving the bridge to the center of the lower bout would result in an even stronger bass which would overpower the trebles. I am not sure if Alistair agreed with my theory but so it was made and it turned out beautifully!
Such was the level of customization that Emerald used to offer until recently.
Regarding short scale archtops, Gibson Byrdland anyone?