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What is the difference between a short scale guitar and a normal scale guitar?
Please i am 14 and have no idea which one to get
Aside from the smaller body, a shorter scale guitar has fewer frets and less string tension. As a beginner, you don't need to be concerned about the frets. By the time you're ready to play on the higher frets, you'll be ready to upgrade your beginner guitar. The lower string tension can cut both ways. It will make the strings easier to press...but also easier to bend. Bending strings is good...when you're trying to do it, but bad if you have a clumsy grip and are accidentally pulling them out of tune.
Many adult players use short scale guitars, but there are very few good ones in the "beginner" market. Most of the entry level short scale guitars (3/4 size) are pretty much toys...especially the ones on eBay and Amazon.com. At 14, you shouldn't have any trouble playing a full scale guitar. If you have short arms, look for a smaller body full sized guitar. (Body size and scale length are two different things) You should go to a real guitar shop and try a few on for size. Best of luck.
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