Emmons scale length 24 1/4 or 24 1/2?

Wayne Carver · From: Martinez, Georgia, USA

Was wondering about this couldn't remember. I guess all Emmons are the same length. Seems like it is 24 1/4.

C Dixon · From: Duluth, GA USA

It's been 24 and 1/4" for as far back as I can remember. In talks with the late Ron Lashley, he said that it was a catch 22 situation as to scale. The longer the scale, the better sustain, but the greater string breakage.

After experimeting, he said, they settled on 24 and 1/4".

On keyless PSG's, they can get by with longer scales. Sierra Keyless uses 25". Excel's use 25 and 1/2". This would not work on a Sierra. It works on the Excel because the way the changer pulls. IE, it does not change pitch by bending the string. Rather it pulls in an almost straight line.

carl

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