GuidesNov 4, 2026
Guitar scale length explained: 24.75 vs 25.5 inches, and what 3/4 of an inch changes
Scale length is the distance from the nut to the bridge saddle. Three quarters of an inch between a Les Paul and a Strat changes string tension, fret spacing and tone. We counted the scale of 3,832 electric guitars at Thomann: 59% are 25.5 inches.

















