While you might not notice any difference between similar scale guitars, you would definitely notice it on a baritone guitar or a Fender Jaguar. Almost all Gibson and Epiphone models will have the former, while the majority of Fender and Squier guitars will feature the latter. Measuring scale length this way would produce inconsistent results so I don’t recommend trying to measure scale length from the bridge. While you could try to measure a guitar’s scale length by measuring the distance between the nut and the bridge, you’re not going to get an accurate result. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

The best way to determine the scale length of a guitar is to measure the distance between its nut and the centre of its 12th fret.If you have small hands, a short-scale guitar like a Fender Mustang (24″) will feel more comfortable to play than a hefty baritone!

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Elliot is a Senior Digital Product Marketer at Andertons, and at least the 7th best guitarist in the company's Web Team. You’ll often see these adjusted differently, as certain string saddles need to be moved closer to towards the nut to compensate for notes that sound flat, whereas others are moved back to prevent notes from ringing sharp. However, something like a baritone guitar with a 27″ scale length would have a much more perceivable distance between its frets. Keen-eyed fans of Bottega Veneta will have spotted its Sardine bag making a splash for the fashion house's AW23 collection, and the inimitable Italian label goes with the flow as far as all things fishy are concerned when crafting this jumper. While there are regular 8 and 9 string guitars out there, you will probably prefer the tension and feel of a multiscale guitar.

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This is because, in most cases, a guitar bridge will feature individual string saddles which can be adjusted to move forward and back. If you’d like to file an allegation of infringement, you’ll need to follow the process described in our Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy. If you've requested an item without a tracking number, I will need a written confirmation that you have agreed to waive tracking on the package and that you understand the potential risks of doing so. Give your figure the attention it deserves with a Bardot neckline or wear a scuba skater dress for ultimate pretty vibes at any event. But what if you want a guitar that offers the crisp note definition of a Fender, combined with the fullness and forgiving playability of a Gibson?

You’ll see some guitars with relatively short scale lengths, and others that appear to be a bit longer.