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Fender LTD MIJ Cyclone MN WBL - Shortscale Guitars

Fender LTD MIJ Cyclone MN WBL

Shortscale Guitars

$1,407
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...
4.5 Expert Rating
Fender Player II Jaguar RW AQB - Shortscale Guitars

Fender Player II Jaguar RW AQB

Shortscale Guitars

$890
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, White dot...
4.4 Expert Rating
Fender Player II Jaguar RW PWT - Shortscale Guitars

Fender Player II Jaguar RW PWT

Shortscale Guitars

$879
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, White dot...
5 Expert Rating
Fender Player II Jaguar RW 3TS - Shortscale Guitars

Fender Player II Jaguar RW 3TS

Shortscale Guitars

$887
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, White dot...
4.4 Expert Rating
Fender Player II Mustang MN HLY - Shortscale Guitars

Fender Player II Mustang MN HLY

Shortscale Guitars

$768
Short-Scale Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Fender Player II Mustang MN 3TS - Shortscale Guitars

Fender Player II Mustang MN 3TS

Shortscale Guitars

$762
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Neck profile:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Fender Player II Mustang RW BCG - Shortscale Guitars

Fender Player II Mustang RW BCG

Shortscale Guitars

$768
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Black dot...
4.7 Expert Rating
Fender Player II Mustang RW AQB - Shortscale Guitars

Fender Player II Mustang RW AQB

Shortscale Guitars

$769
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Black dot...
4.6 Expert Rating
Fender Player II Mustang RW BLK - Shortscale Guitars

Fender Player II Mustang RW BLK

Shortscale Guitars

$768
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, White dot...
5 Expert Rating
Jackson JS1X Dinky Minion INF BL - Shortscale Guitars

Jackson JS1X Dinky Minion INF BL

Shortscale Guitars

$197
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Fingerboard inlays:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Squier Affinity Jaguar MMB - Shortscale Guitars

Squier Affinity Jaguar MMB

Shortscale Guitars

$270
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Flamed maple, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Indian...
4.5 Expert Rating
Squier Affinity Jaguar 3TS - Shortscale Guitars

Squier Affinity Jaguar 3TS

Shortscale Guitars

$274
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Indian laurel, Pearloid...
4.5 Expert Rating
Höfner Shorty Violin Guitar Black - Shortscale Guitars

Höfner Shorty Violin Guitar Black

Shortscale Guitars

$263
Electric Guitar, Style: Violin bass, Body: Mahogany, One-piece neck: Maple,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK Bundle - Shortscale Guitars

Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK Bundle

Shortscale Guitars

$138
4.8 Expert Rating
Vox SDC-1 Mini Guitar Black - Shortscale Guitars

Vox SDC-1 Mini Guitar Black

Shortscale Guitars

$186
Mini Electrig Guitar, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Purple Heart, Nut width: 42...
4.6 Expert Rating
Ibanez GRGM21M-MPL - Shortscale Guitars

Ibanez GRGM21M-MPL

Shortscale Guitars

$263
Electric guitar, With short scale, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Fingerboard...
4.5 Expert Rating
Squier Sonic Mustang HH Flash Pink - Shortscale Guitars

Squier Sonic Mustang HH Flash Pink

Shortscale Guitars

$184
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Fingerboard...
5 Expert Rating
Squier Sonic Mustang HH California BL - Shortscale Guitars

Squier Sonic Mustang HH California BL

Shortscale Guitars

$183
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Laurel,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Squier Sonic Mustang MN Torino Red - Shortscale Guitars

Squier Sonic Mustang MN Torino Red

Shortscale Guitars

$168
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...
4.9 Expert Rating
Squier Sonic Mustang MN 2TSB - Shortscale Guitars

Squier Sonic Mustang MN 2TSB

Shortscale Guitars

$164
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...
4.6 Expert Rating
Höfner Shorty Violin Guitar - Shortscale Guitars

Höfner Shorty Violin Guitar

Shortscale Guitars

$263
Electric Guitar, Style: Violin Bass, Body: Mahogany, One-piece neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK - Shortscale Guitars

Harley Benton ST-Junior HSS SBK

Shortscale Guitars

$109
Electric Guitar, Total length: 81 cm, Body: Poplar, Neck: Bolt-on maple, Fingerboard:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Rock Serie Bundle - Shortscale Guitars

Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Rock Serie Bundle

Shortscale Guitars

$116
4.6 Expert Rating
Harley Benton ST-Junior BK Standard S Bundle - Shortscale Guitars

Harley Benton ST-Junior BK Standard S Bundle

Shortscale Guitars

$105
4.9 Expert Rating
Squier Mini Strat V2 BK IL Bundle - Shortscale Guitars

Squier Mini Strat V2 BK IL Bundle

Shortscale Guitars

$185
4.9 Expert Rating
Squier Mini Stratocaster IL DR Bundle - Shortscale Guitars

Squier Mini Stratocaster IL DR Bundle

Shortscale Guitars

$188
4.9 Expert Rating
Ibanez AZES31-VM - Shortscale Guitars

Ibanez AZES31-VM

Shortscale Guitars

$307
Electric Guitar, AZ Essential series, Body: poplar, Bolt-on neck: maple, Fretboard: jatoba, White dot...
4.8 Expert Rating
Ibanez AZES31-IV - Shortscale Guitars

Ibanez AZES31-IV

Shortscale Guitars

$304
Electric Guitar, AZ Essential series, Body: poplar, Bolt-on neck: maple, Fretboard: jatoba, White dot...
4.8 Expert Rating
Ibanez GRGM21L-BKN - Shortscale Guitars

Ibanez GRGM21L-BKN

Shortscale Guitars

$263
Electric Guitar, Lefthand / left-handed model, Micro series, Body: poplar, Bolt-on neck: maple,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Ibanez GRGM21M-BLT - Shortscale Guitars

Ibanez GRGM21M-BLT

Shortscale Guitars

$243
Electric Guitar, Micro Series, Size: 3/4, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: maple,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Squier Mini Jazzmaster MN SFG - Shortscale Guitars

Squier Mini Jazzmaster MN SFG

Shortscale Guitars

$175
Mini Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: Maple, Fretboard...
4.5 Expert Rating
Squier Mini Stratocaster IL DR - Shortscale Guitars

Squier Mini Stratocaster IL DR

Shortscale Guitars

$171
Mini Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Indian Laurel, Scale: 578...
4.8 Expert Rating
Squier Mini Stratocaster IL PK - Shortscale Guitars

Squier Mini Stratocaster IL PK

Shortscale Guitars

$160
Electric Guitar, Build: Mini Stratocaster, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Indian...
4.9 Expert Rating
Squier Mini Strat V2 BK IL - Shortscale Guitars

Squier Mini Strat V2 BK IL

Shortscale Guitars

$167
Electric Guitar, Mini Stratocaster, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Indian Laurel, 20...
4.7 Expert Rating
Harley Benton SC-200BK Mini Bundle - Shortscale Guitars

Harley Benton SC-200BK Mini Bundle

Shortscale Guitars

$237
4.7 Expert Rating
Harley Benton SC-200BK Mini Bundle - Shortscale Guitars

Harley Benton SC-200BK Mini Bundle

Shortscale Guitars

$197
4.4 Expert Rating
Harley Benton SC-200BK Mini - Shortscale Guitars

Harley Benton SC-200BK Mini

Shortscale Guitars

$120
Mini Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: Roseacer, Dot...
4.5 Expert Rating
Ibanez GRGM21-WH E-Guitar Micro - Shortscale Guitars

Ibanez GRGM21-WH E-Guitar Micro

Shortscale Guitars

$229
Electric Guitar, Size: 3/4, Poplar body, Maple neck, Pine fretboard, Shark tooth...
4.9 Expert Rating
Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Rock Series - Shortscale Guitars

Harley Benton RG-Junior BK Rock Series

Shortscale Guitars

$98
Electric Guitar, Size: 3/4, Tuning: A-D-G-C-E-A, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Harley Benton ST-Junior BK Standard Series - Shortscale Guitars

Harley Benton ST-Junior BK Standard Series

Shortscale Guitars

$83
Short Scale Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
5 Expert Rating
Danelectro Pro Maroon Silver Glitter - Shortscale Guitars

Danelectro Pro Maroon Silver Glitter

Shortscale Guitars

$637
Electric Guitar, New edition of the legendary Pro model, Type: Semi-hollow with...
4.8 Expert Rating
Jackson JS1X RR Minion AH FB VIN WHT - Shortscale Guitars

Jackson JS1X RR Minion AH FB VIN WHT

Shortscale Guitars

$219
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Amaranth,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Jackson JS1X DK Minion AH FB PAVO PPL - Shortscale Guitars

Jackson JS1X DK Minion AH FB PAVO PPL

Shortscale Guitars

$219
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Amaranth,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Jackson JS1X DK Minion AH FB BBG PINK - Shortscale Guitars

Jackson JS1X DK Minion AH FB BBG PINK

Shortscale Guitars

$219
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Amaranth,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Jackson JS1X DK Minion AH FB SFTY OR - Shortscale Guitars

Jackson JS1X DK Minion AH FB SFTY OR

Shortscale Guitars

$219
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Amaranth,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Squier CV Duo Sonic HS LRL PPG LPB - Shortscale Guitars

Squier CV Duo Sonic HS LRL PPG LPB

Shortscale Guitars

$494
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Indian laurel,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Squier CV Duo Sonic HS MN GPG DSD - Shortscale Guitars

Squier CV Duo Sonic HS MN GPG DSD

Shortscale Guitars

$494
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...
4.8 Expert Rating
Höfner Shorty Deluxe Blue - Shortscale Guitars

Höfner Shorty Deluxe Blue

Shortscale Guitars

$219
Electric Guitar, Limited edition, Classic from the '80s, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck:...
4.9 Expert Rating
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About Shortscale Guitars

Shortscale guitars offer a reduced scale length, typically under 24.75 inches, resulting in easier string bending and a warmer, often more mellow tone. They're popular with players seeking comfortable ergonomics, particularly those with smaller hands or who prefer a less demanding playing experience. This category provides a unique sonic and physical alternative to standard-scale instruments.

Best For
Beginner guitarists players with smaller hands blues and jazz styles travel studio recording comfortable ergonomics
What to Look For
Neck profile scale length body size and weight pickup configuration hardware quality string gauge

Shortscale Guitars — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Easier string bending and fretting, particularly for beginners
  • Often a warmer, rounder tone compared to longer scale lengths
  • Generally more compact and comfortable to hold
  • Can be more forgiving for players with hand or wrist issues

CONS

  • Potentially less clarity or high-end sparkle in tone
  • May feel 'floppy' with heavier gauge strings
  • Reduced string tension can impact sustain
  • Limited high-end options compared to full-scale guitars

Frequently Asked Questions About Shortscale Guitars

Not necessarily; tone is complex and depends on many factors. While string tension is lower, pickup selection and body wood play a significant role.

No, the ergonomic benefits appeal to many, regardless of hand size. It's more about playing comfort and desired tone.

Experimentation is key, but lighter gauges are often preferred to compensate for the reduced string tension and maintain playability.

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