what is benefit of shorter scale? I'm tall and long arms. Is this wider at nut than most? Barre chords and hard to reach chords doable? tone ok 4 rock
1145152
There's no benefit to a shorter scale length versus longer. It can effect the intonation a bit but you'd have to have a pretty sharp ear to notice. The nut is a little wider than most. It's wider than a Martin D-28, arguably the dread that made dreadnoughts popular, but the only effect it has is a small fraction of an inch between the strings. Your long arms won't be affected by the way this guitar is built. I think it's great for rock. It's the best acoustic guitar for under $500.
767581
Hi Priscila, I am a beginning guitar player too, and I chose the red medium tension one...I told my guitar teacher about it after I started using it, and he cautioned against "overuse" and he wasn't really very impressed with the idea...I had thought it made sense...I have to say I haven't used it much after he made that comment....but I do like it and I think overall it could be good for the hands to stay limber....
498487
The tilt is rather limited, but I play the guitar and the range of movement is well within reading range either sitting or standing. It is not a knob, but rather a large "butterfly" nut that us much easier to use and tighten rather than a knob. My experience with knobs has not been good and after time they do not tighten enough. This "butterfly" nut is easy to turn even for someone with limited strength. I have small hands and carpal tunnel and I can still easily tighten the nut.
137991
Yes! My 6-year-old is currently learning on this guitar. The neck width is narrower, making it easier for smaller hands to grab chords.
1092627
You could use whatever your favorite strings are for a classical guitar. It's a standard neck. I never got that far with it. It wasn't what I was looking for. Not a Martin sound quality (didn't expect much from the small body) but mainly it was too heavy/bulky to be useful for me.
356428
What tone do you want to achieve, or what style will you mostly be playing? Are you looking to achieve a mellow tone. May not be suitable for rock. May want to consider Thomastik nickel wound (bebop) for a solid body. Most players do not use smooth wound on a solid body. I used Daddario half wounds on a fender solid.Liked the sound. May want to try the Daddario half wounds. If you like the feel and tone then you could move on to the Thomastik on your next set. Personally, I would stay away from putting expensive flat wounds on a solid body.
678919
I just tried hitting a chromatic scale while holding a tuner next to it. It appears to depend on how I hit it and which mallets are used. It was generally within 10 cents of an equal temperament scale although I hit some sour tones when I wasn't careful about hitting the center. Almost no reverb on it so I don't think it would clash in an ensemble.
303293
after hand surgery i changed my washburn acoustic to nylon (most washburns have high enough action -wouldn't try it on an ovation or ibanez) it was excellent. BUT you must adjust. you'll figure it out. i used to tune in a higher key for less buzz but that is not necessary. gotta tell ya you'll lose volume and briteness & acoustic "clarity" but it is a sweet mellow sound; but i love bottom end.
363868
Yes it is. I found the strings were nice and low and easier to hit the chords than on my acoustic or classical. If you can get to a music store, most stock them and you can actually try it first. Do a search on guitar center and find the closest one near you. Then go see how it feels.
1658309
Question 1: Crank arm length 160mm - fairly standard - should be fine for folks under 6' or 6'2" Question 2: Ab workout Well, the first few days I noticed some soreness in my sides so I'd say maybe it's working your torso a bit. Really depends on how you sit/ride it - not using the hand grips while really pumping along give me more side to side twisting that can be felt a bit.
435946
Are you and adult? If so get a mini Taylor. I'm 5'11" average build and this guitar is small. It's my son's. I have a mini Taylor and regular , I only play mini
419342
I don't have the ability to compare to another guitar but I find the fretboard room enough for me as a beginner. I am not a young beginner and if it were any wider, I would have difficulty stretching enough to make the chords. My son occasionally plays around with it, he is also a beginner, and is always complimenting my guitar set up and feel.
2098590
The width of the neck at the nut is 1 7/8" - which is wider than the standard steel string guitars we have but narrower than a nylon strung classical. The real difference is that the scale length is shorter making the the frets closer together and therefore easier for fingering chords. For that reason I prefer the guitalele - I'm retired and this is easier for my hands. Hope this helps.
229246
It's pretty much as wide as a standard guitar. The frets are just closer together. It's kind of like playing mini chords but it's still pretty fun. The neck is wider than a uke
1413513
Action is always adjustable. This is a beginner guitar. I wouldn't count on anything special, however, if you don't like the action, you can always lower it or raise it to your playing preference.
931968
I have used my Hercules for a uke and it fits pretty well. (Maybe a hair wide, but doable.) The only thing I have ever seen the Hercules struggle with, but it still works, is a 12 string or a classical guitar. I now have my uke on a standard String Swing, which will not support a classical (2 inch neck). That works great and is a little cheaper, but NOT as secure in the least.
44256
For a beginner yes, I believe it is for it has the correct weight and after learning a few chords it plays very well. I just like it for just being able to pick it up and play. When you improve graduate to the next.