Well, I had to learn the hard way that I am truly a short scale guy. It grieves me because, as you Larrivee guys know, this is a stunning guitar in every way. Beautifully set up. Basically brand new. $800 shipped to the 48 states only. Paypal only. No trades. OHSC. Best to call for pics 203 226 0163. Fast response email jbdpics@mac.com
Quote from: jimmieboy87 on January 22, 2010, 09:35:54 AM
Well, I had to learn the hard way that I am truly a short scale guy. It grieves me because, as you Larrivee guys know, this is a stunning guitar in every way. Beautifully set up. Basically brand new. $860 shipped to the 48 states only. Paypal only. No trades. OHSC. Best to call for pics 203 226 0163. Fast response email jbdpics@mac.com
Welcome to the forum. If you play the stuffing out of the L-03 you will soon hear an amazing guitar that should help you forget the scale-length. Otherwise, good luck with the sale.
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I agree with the Prof. Unless you mean true short scale like 24" and under, give your hands a bit more time
if you like the sound and playability otherwise.
I play 25.5" Larrivees and my 24.8" Seagull with no real differences in feel.
For curiosity I just measured the distance from the nut to the 3rd fret on my L -03 and my Seagull
L = 4"
S = 3.9" or 3 29/32"
Just a bit over 1/16" difference in reach
If you are playing an open C chord, the reach from 1st fret to 3rd is 2 1/8" on my L, and only 1/16" shorter on my Seagull.
Just thinking out loud here. I have been gassing for a 'short scale' Martin 24.9" cuz in my head it would be more comfortable with my smallish hands and thumb over the top style I play. But in reality there is very little difference and I really love the Larrivee sound.
You may regret letting your Larrivee go if you dont give it a bit more time to grow on you.
Good luck either way.
ds :beer
If you know, you know I guess BUT you might consider giving it a little more time as it is truly a Beaut of a Guitar just my $.02
Trust me, give it more time.
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-James