What's the point of 25½” Scale Bolt-on Les Paul
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seafoamer
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When I used to pvt teach guitar, I once had this student who was a 40something y.o. guy. He has HUGE hands and fingers. I mean the biggest, strongest hands I've ever seen. Any higher than the 12 fret, & he had trouble fitting them between the frets of his 25 1/2 scale. There are dudes out there that just arent comfortable on a short scale gtr. And maybe some of them wanna be like Slash & play a pauly.
Re: What's the point of 25½” Scale Bolt-on Les Paul
When I used to pvt teach guitar, I once had this student who was a 40something y.o. guy. He has HUGE hands and fingers. I mean the biggest, strongest hands I've ever seen. Any higher than the 12 fret, & he had trouble fitting them between the frets of his 25 1/2 scale. There are dudes out there that just arent comfortable on a short scale gtr. And maybe some of them wanna be like Slash & play a pauly.
Breaking the law
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I have SMALL hands, but I prefer the 25½" scale, since I learned on that..
So I think it's a matter of offering more options. The bolt-on part, I dunno.
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I have SMALL hands, but I prefer the 25½" scale, since I learned on that..
So I think it's a matter of offering more options. The bolt-on part, I dunno.
Xeromus
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I don't really like the shorter scale either. One idea I had for a warmoth project is a flat top les paul with tummy cut and forearm contour like a strat, and a 25.5" neck with their standard thin neck profile. The best of both worlds. That'd be a rockin guitar.
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I don't really like the shorter scale either. One idea I had for a warmoth project is a flat top les paul with tummy cut and forearm contour like a strat, and a 25.5" neck with their standard thin neck profile. The best of both worlds. That'd be a rockin guitar.
JB_From_Hell
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24 3/4" blows. I can't stand the way they feel after playing Fender scale stuff forever. If I was gonna get a LP, I'd want a 25 1/2" if possible. That, or I'd just be smart about it and buy another Charvel, Jackson or Kramer
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24 3/4" blows. I can't stand the way they feel after playing Fender scale stuff forever. If I was gonna get a LP, I'd want a 25 1/2" if possible. That, or I'd just be smart about it and buy another Charvel, Jackson or Kramer
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You go to Warmoth when you want something different then stock..... I myself prefer a 25 1/2 scale length.... i like the tighter strings feel. But it does seem strange for an LP.....
Re: What's the point of 25½” Scale Bolt-on Les Paul
You go to Warmoth when you want something different then stock..... I myself prefer a 25 1/2 scale length.... i like the tighter strings feel. But it does seem strange for an LP.....
danglybanger
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I have big hands... but I like 24 3/4 scale best. It just feels so nice... plus bending is good too. 25 inch scale just seems like I'm playing a bass or something.
I even like the 24" scale of my jag... even though I can't fret beyond 15 or so
slade
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I have big hands... but I like 24 3/4 scale best. It just feels so nice... plus bending is good too. 25 inch scale just seems like I'm playing a bass or something.
I even like the 24" scale of my jag... even though I can't fret beyond 15 or so
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My Charvel has a 24 3/4 scale, yet it feels like higher tension thn my 25.5 guitars.
I prefer 25.5, except when I'm playing "Sweet Child O' Mine" I can't reach the intro properly on a 25.5...
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JB_From_Hell said:24 3/4" blows. That, or I'd just be smart about it and buy another Charvel, Jackson or Kramer
My Charvel has a 24 3/4 scale, yet it feels like higher tension thn my 25.5 guitars.
I prefer 25.5, except when I'm playing "Sweet Child O' Mine" I can't reach the intro properly on a 25.5...
Zerberus
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one reason.
another is that many people find short scale and /or set neck instruments "Muddy" or "dark".
But it generally boils down to personal preference
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seafoamer said:
one reason.
another is that many people find short scale and /or set neck instruments "Muddy" or "dark".
But it generally boils down to personal preference
mnbaseball91
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I think the answer to the original question is that Warmoth wants all their bodies and necks to be compatable so they designed it with a strat scale length and neck pocket. If you want a 24 3/4" scale, they make conversion necks.
Re: What's the point of 25½” Scale Bolt-on Les Paul
I think the answer to the original question is that Warmoth wants all their bodies and necks to be compatable so they designed it with a strat scale length and neck pocket. If you want a 24 3/4" scale, they make conversion necks.
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Re: What's the point of 25½” Scale Bolt-on Les Paul
Some prefer the feel of the 25 1/2" scale ... others feel that it provides better intonation.
I learned to play on a Fender, so their scale and sound does seem more natural to me. I do like the bendability of the smaller scale for a change-up.
So, back to the original question ... what's the point ? If one wants a LP sound with a Fender feel, it's an option.
BTW, Gibson used the 25 1/2 scale on the Blueshawk. Fender now uses the shorter scale on a few guitars in their product line. The point is options for the player and market share.
Re: What's the point of 25½” Scale Bolt-on Les Paul
Some prefer the feel of the 25 1/2" scale ... others feel that it provides better intonation.
I learned to play on a Fender, so their scale and sound does seem more natural to me. I do like the bendability of the smaller scale for a change-up.
So, back to the original question ... what's the point ? If one wants a LP sound with a Fender feel, it's an option.
BTW, Gibson used the 25 1/2 scale on the Blueshawk. Fender now uses the shorter scale on a few guitars in their product line. The point is options for the player and market share.
