Is an extended scale really worth some extra buck??

Desecrated · 03-31-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MF_Kitten

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ohio_eric · 03-31-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Desecrated

There is basically no difference between 25.5 and 26.5, I had a 0.64 tuned to C to get the tension I wanted but of course having that big of a string was a fucking pain in the as. so I hope that with a 28" I can go to C with a 59 or hopefully something smaller.

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Originally Posted by budda

oh hell no, there is definitely difference between 25.5 and 26.5.

my tokai, with 10-52's in standard has noticeably less tension then my C7 in standard tuning.

I tend to side with Desecrated. I can go back and forth between my Schecters at 26.5" and a 25.5" scale guitar and really not notice it at all. The actual difference in tension is only like 8% which isn't that big.

DarkKnight369 · 03-31-2008, 11:36 AM

I notice a difference in tension between my RG7420 and the Loomis. I prefer the tension of the Loomis and I am curious to try a 27" scale guitar. The Loomis is just right though I think, especially because I am used to playing 25.5" guitars.

TheMissing · 03-31-2008, 11:38 AM

My Schecter is a 26.5" scale.

It had a little more growl, but overall, the string tension balanced out nicely. I still use 10's and I when I bend them, they play like my 6ers, but the tension makes my pick hand happy.

DarkKnight369 · 03-31-2008, 11:43 AM

I will say that the Schecter 26.5" scale is awesome and I now wish all my guitars had it.

Matt Crooks · 03-31-2008, 11:46 AM

I like the string tension on the long scale gutiars, but I can not stand the sound of them. They start sounding like distorted basses, and not low tuned guitars, IMO.

Edroz · 03-31-2008, 11:48 AM

i don't notice a hell of a lot of difference between 25.5" and 26.5", but 27" feels significantly different compared to 25.5" to me.

i personally prefer 27" scale sevens. they just handle lower tunings better than 25.5" IMO, sounds more even and in tune with the ADGCFAD tuning that i use on all my sevens.

djpharoah · 03-31-2008, 11:50 AM

I would personally say yes. I mean you get two great benefits. First of all should you decide to remain in standard tuning (B) you can go with lighter strings which trust me is awesome! So whatever set strings you used for your tuning on a 25.5" scale guitar you can go a bit lighter with the strings to get the same tuning. Secondly, should you decide to suddenly detune/tune lower than standard/others, your lower bass notes will have more clarity and crispness making those power chords and what not just sound a lot better. I have played the SC607B and felt it was really awesome.

Desecrated · 03-31-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Crooks

I like the string tension on the long scale gutiars, but I can not stand the sound of them. They start sounding like distorted basses, and not low tuned guitars, IMO.

That depends on what kind of tuning you go for.

Matt Crooks · 03-31-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Desecrated

That depends on what kind of tuning you go for.

For me, I just did not like the sound of a long scale guitar tuned to B. I found that there was a certain "piano like" quality to the low notes that I did not like. It has a sharpness to the low end that I expect out of a bass, but not a guitar.

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03-31-2008, 11:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
DarkKnight369 Line 6 whore. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 552 Real Name: Dave Z Main Seven: Schecter C-7 ATX (White) Rig: Line 6 HD147 Thanked: 13	I notice a difference in tension between my RG7420 and the Loomis. I prefer the tension of the Loomis and I am curious to try a 27" scale guitar. The Loomis is just right though I think, especially because I am used to playing 25.5" guitars.

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DarkKnight369 Line 6 whore. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 552 Real Name: Dave Z Main Seven: Schecter C-7 ATX (White) Rig: Line 6 HD147 Thanked: 13	I will say that the Schecter 26.5" scale is awesome and I now wish all my guitars had it.

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djpharoah A G I L E 727 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: OC / LBC / LA Posts: 4,373 Main ERG: Septor 727 Rig: GNX3k => GMX212 Thanked: 179	I would personally say yes. I mean you get two great benefits. First of all should you decide to remain in standard tuning (B) you can go with lighter strings which trust me is awesome! So whatever set strings you used for your tuning on a 25.5" scale guitar you can go a bit lighter with the strings to get the same tuning. Secondly, should you decide to suddenly detune/tune lower than standard/others, your lower bass notes will have more clarity and crispness making those power chords and what not just sound a lot better. I have played the SC607B and felt it was really awesome.

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