Difference?

Ken Frazier · Post by **Ken Frazier** » 23 Sep 2002 12:06 pm

What is the difference in a 24 inch scale and a 24 1/2 inch scale?
Thanks
Ken Frazier

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 23 Sep 2002 12:13 pm

"Scale" is the lenght of the part of the open string that vibrates. That is, the the distance between the nut and the bridge.

A larger scale allows easier intonation, IMO.

There are tone issues that I'll defer to others.

Jim West · Post by **Jim West** » 23 Sep 2002 12:23 pm

What is the difference in a 24 inch scale and a 24 1/2 inch scale?

Oh, 'bout a half inch I think (Dang, where's my calculator?)

Bob Tuttle · Post by **Bob Tuttle** » 23 Sep 2002 12:29 pm

I knew someone was gonna say that.

Bill Ford · Post by **Bill Ford** » 23 Sep 2002 12:32 pm

Come on Jim you can do better than that,
12.7mm sounds a little more modern!!!!

Bill

Ken Frazier · Post by **Ken Frazier** » 23 Sep 2002 12:42 pm

Well I sure left myself open for that one.
Thanks for the answer Joey
Ken Frazier

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 24 Sep 2002 3:29 am

The difference? On a keyed guitar, the 24" scale will cause fewer string-breakage problems than the 24 1/2" scale.