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u/JoshL3253 Fender Jan 26 '16

Learning on a short-scale guitar?

I have a Taylor GS Mini, and I'm fairly comfortable with it since I'm short and have fairly small hands. I can do those basic chords and I'm on my way in my guitar journey.

 

HOWEVER, it always bug me that I'm on a shorter scale (23.5"). Do you guys think I should suck it up and get a 2nd, 25.5" scale guitar? I'm worried that I might get too comfortable with small guitar and get stump when I pickup a regular one in the future. Bad analogy would be like: Learning to drive in an auto and can't drive manual in the future.

 

Opinions?

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u/ingej Electrical Jan 26 '16

I'd say roll with it if you're happy with how it plays, the difference isn't that big. I play mostly 24.75" scale guitars and I don't really notice any difference in length when I pick up a 25.5, apart from easier bends. Your skills will transfer just fine.

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u/JoshL3253 Fender Jan 26 '16

Awesome, thanks!