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by robert70
Wed May 18, 2011 1:15 am
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Short Scale Newbie Question - apologies
Replies: 20
Views: 6960

That's because they DIDN'T! They offered to setup the new guitar with new strings (some customer service, huh). But like I said, the new guitar setup was absolute CRAP!! Looking across the strings (from 6th string down to 1st) EVERY string was FAR off from the previous and almost looked stagger step...
by robert70
Wed May 18, 2011 12:25 am
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Short Scale Newbie Question - apologies
Replies: 20
Views: 6960

Ok. Here's the update. The manager tried out my son's guitar and found the same problems I was reporting. He pulled another Laguna off the shelf, same problem. Same guitar tech once again stated he THOUGHT it was a problem with ALL short scales. Luckily, there was another, apparently well respected,...
by robert70
Wed May 11, 2011 9:19 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Short Scale Newbie Question - apologies
Replies: 20
Views: 6960

Just looking for something around $100 - $130 range for beginning 11 year old. He can fret my daughter's Gibson Les Paul, but I don't want to spend THAT kind of money until I know he's gonna stick with it, ya know? They have a Squire Mini Strat and Squire Bullet that I could trade for. Anyone have o...
by robert70
Wed May 11, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Short Scale Newbie Question - apologies
Replies: 20
Views: 6960

Man, you guys are quick!!! Thanks so much for answering! The guitar is a Laguna LE50. It is 22.75". My son also has a Little Martin LXM acoustic that intonates just fine even with dead strings! (Just checked that out). Oh well, it was "cheap" obviously in both senses of the word. Gues...
by robert70
Wed May 11, 2011 7:42 pm
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: Short Scale Newbie Question - apologies
Replies: 20
Views: 6960

Short Scale Newbie Question - apologies

First let me say I apologize if this has been addressed. I am kinda in a time crunch due to a Return time limit. I promise I have searched for this, but cannot find anything "generic" to answer this VERY NOOB question. First, does the term "Short Scale" refer to 3/4 size guitars?...