Measuring scale length this way would produce inconsistent results so I don’t recommend trying to measure scale length from the bridge. To find out more information about how to unsubscribe, please see our Privacy notice, Please do not subscribe if you are under 16. Although scale length may now seem simple to understand, it’s worth noting that a guitar’s scale length is not completely consistent or accurate. Fitting heavier gauge strings would therefore create more tension, giving the guitar a stiffer and more controllable feel.

Before each use the mail should be degreased and, as soon as possible after each use, dry it thoroughly, inside and out, and recoat with a rust preventing spray. He's exactly one day younger than Harry Styles, and believes that this "head start" is the only reason why Harry's more successful than him.From ready to wear to accessories, its collections embody discreet luxury and timeless elegance, with their combination of exceptional craftsmanship and understated branding. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). A guitar with a short scale length thus requires less tension for its strings to be brought up to pitch. However, something like a baritone guitar with a 27″ scale length would have a much more perceivable distance between its frets. If your guitar is in standard tuning and you tune down to something like Drop C, you will notice the strings become quite slack.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.String gauge also plays a big part, and different gauges of strings can be used to compensate for certain scale lengths. The lower strings have a long scale length (eg: 28″) and progressively become shorter towards the higher strings (eg: 25.

Of course, a lot of brands convert these to metric measurements so that the rest of the world can interpret them more easily!The fret spacing is marginal on guitars with similar scale lengths, and most players wouldn’t feel a discernible difference.