630 Scale Classical guitar

[DTutmark]

A little demo I did on a Greg Miller 630 scale guitar in Spruce and Indian rosewood. More info on Greg Miller guitars here: www.gregorymillerguitars.com


Julio Sagreras - Las Segundas Lecciones - No. 5

[redir]

That's a nice little piece I'd never heard before. I had a 630 in my shop a month or so ago, Japanese made but I cannot remember now the name, and I was quite pleased with the tone and the play-ability was noticeable.

I'm not sure why so many people are stuck on 650 and 660.

I think my next one will be short scale.

EDIT: I just remembered, it was a Riyoji Matsuoka guitar.

[Always Learning]

I own a Cordoba C10 Parlor, cedar top rosewood side and back. Plays well. The only issue I run into when switching from my full scale 650 is the narrower distance between the strings... We're only talking mm, but it takes playing a piece a few times to acclimate my fingers to not mute an adjoining string.

Some of my old Aaron Shearer books have Sagreras lessons. They are nice practice and warmup pieces.

[Not-stevehowe]

Originally Posted by redir

That's a nice little piece I'd never heard before. I had a 630 in my shop a month or so ago, Japanese made but I cannot remember now the name, and I was quite pleased with the tone and the play-ability was noticeable.

I'm not sure why so many people are stuck on 650 and 660.

I think my next one will be short scale.

EDIT: I just remembered, it was a Riyoji Matsuoka guitar.

650 seems to work for most adults, I just bought a 7/8ths scale Alhambra
and am regretting the short scale due to string considerations

[redir]

Originally Posted by Not-stevehowe

650 seems to work for most adults, I just bought a 7/8ths scale Alhambra
and am regretting the short scale due to string considerations

What is the problem with strings on a short scale then?

[evanpyle]

Originally Posted by redir

What is the problem with strings on a short scale then?

On some shorter scale guitars, string tension can be an issue. As in not enough.

That said, I had a 630 scale that responded nicely to regular tension strings without rattle or buzz. Depends on the guitar.

I might add, on any guitar higher tension does not necessarily mean better or louder. On some guitars higher tension can choke the sound. Voice of experience.

[learningalways]

What a rich, beautiful full tone. I have a little 630 classical guitar (not a Greg Miller) that I love to play. It is loud and resonant and a joy to play.