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Post by robin on Jun 21, 2018 13:42:54 GMT
I have both short scale and long scale guitars. Does anyone else find that short scale guitars, whilst very comfy to play, lack a lot in power and can have floppy string syndrome when venturing up the dusty end?
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Post by oustudent on Jun 21, 2018 13:47:10 GMT
Good question as it is something I have been pondering myself, I have short scale 630mm and 645mm guitars both set up with the same strings. I believe there should be less tension in the 630mm but I am finding the 645mm is more floppy in all areas.
John
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gomers
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My main instrument is: 2008 Martin 000-15, 2004 Yamaha LL-500
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Post by gomers on Jun 21, 2018 13:48:44 GMT
I've experienced the slightly floppy string syndrome more so on the unwound strings on my recently acquired J45 requiring a bit more care than usual. Can't say I've noticed a definite reduction in power or volume. Have come to the conclusion in last few days that short scale suits me better in these days of impending mid-century age
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Wild Violet
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My main instrument is: Symonds OM-14
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Post by Wild Violet on Jun 21, 2018 14:28:03 GMT
Short 24.9" when the choice is available. I use 12-56 strings and don't have a problem with floppy strings.
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Post by vikingblues on Jun 21, 2018 19:27:03 GMT
I have short and long scale guitars. I do tend to use a gauge up for strings on the short scale guitars.
I haven't really had any problems with floppy string syndrome, but I do play the guitar fairly gently with fingers and not a pick.
It also occurs to me that I usually use strings that have pretty even tensions across strings 1 through to 6. Not many string sets do this and it possibly helps avoid the problem. I did recently play a set of strings that had very variable tension string to string and the 1st and 6th strings were very much on the low side - they did feel a bit floppy.
Mark
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Post by robin on Jun 21, 2018 21:22:51 GMT
Great answers. I am glad there are others who experience floppy strings. I suppose using a capo will eradicate this, but I do not like to overuse a capo - sorry James Taylor. Perhaps I do need to look at those troublesome 6 and 1 strings, and up the gauge. I don't want to go higher than a 12 for fear of the bridge being pulled upwards. However, my short scale Martin 000-28 top should be pretty rigid with non-scalloped bracing.
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