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Dwight Lewis
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Huntsville, Alabama
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Posted 10 Jan 2009 8:26 pm |
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Does anyone know the difference in the different length scales? ie, 22.5", 24" 24 1/4" 24 1/2", 25". What is the difference and what exactly do they mean?
Dwight
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Dekley 7p4k(PRS-10C), BMI S12 5p5kn |
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Don Brown, Sr.
From:
New Jersey
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Posted 10 Jan 2009 8:48 pm
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Dwight, It's the length measured from the center of the Bridge (finger Top Center) to the center of the Nut (Rollors).
Different folks have different ideas on what length to make their brand of steel. 24 1/4" seems to be the most made, but I'm getting along just fine now, with a 24" scale (Carter).
Hope that helps.
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David Doggett
From:
Bawl'mer, MD (formerly of MS, Nawluns, Gnashville, Knocksville, Lost Angeles, Bahsten. and Philly)
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Posted 11 Jan 2009 7:56 pm
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| In general for pedal steel one wants the longest scale length possible without excess string breakage. A longer scale means lighter gauge strings can be used, resulting in more sustain and richer overtones. Keyhead pedal steels are usually 24" to 24 1/4". Keyless models have less stretching behind the nut, which means less bending at the changer bridge, so they can use longer scales. Many lap steel players prefer the shorter 22 1/2" scale, because it facilitates bar slants on the lower frets. |
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Dwight Lewis
From:
Huntsville, Alabama
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Posted 13 Jan 2009 11:02 pm Scales
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Thanks fellas, I will get to measuring. I have noticed some guitars playing smoother and more sustain then others ie some lap steels.
Dwight
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Dekley 7p4k(PRS-10C), BMI S12 5p5kn |
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