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3/4 Size Acoustic, pros and cons?

Hungus View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 10:36 AM
Oct 10 2007, 10:36 AM	GMC:er Posts: 368 Joined: 24-July 07 From: New Zealand	Hey guys over the past few days I have been looking at buying a cheap acoustic that I can take places and not have to worry about it getting stolen or my drunk friends damaging it... I have come across a couple of cheap 3/4 size ones so I was just wondering if you guys could list the disadvantages and I guess the advantages too but im not so worried about that much as I think the only advantages are pretty obvious The guitar I am looking at specificially is an Epiphone and the only details listed on the auction are "Hardware Chrome Scale 24.4" Nut Width 1.75" Neck Joint Set Neck Material Mahogany Fingerboard RW/Dot Binding Body Body Material Mahogany Top Mahogany (solid top) Finishes Natural".... compared to the rest of the guitars in the 100 $ price range it seems pretty decent especially considering its only a year old. just bear in mind that it is actually a piece of crap I am after as I already have a very nice Morris I just want something that I can take places and let drunk people touch it anyway im getting really off topic now... this wasnt actually supposed to be about the guitar I want to buy but about the pros and cons of 3/4 size guitars You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Andrew Cockburn View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 10:43 AM
Oct 10 2007, 10:43 AM	Moderation Policy Director Posts: 10.459 Joined: 6-February 07 From: CT, USA	I'd find it a little cramped to play, but then presumably this is more about strumming along to the accompaniment of drunken singing, so precision probably isn't an issue You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab

Hungus View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 12:14 PM
Oct 10 2007, 12:14 PM	GMC:er Posts: 368 Joined: 24-July 07 From: New Zealand	So its like smaller frets with like with like 3 dropped off the end... are they really that much smaller? Also would it effect the tone much.... I know its a pretty stupid question to ask when im buying a budget guitar but if its budget tone paired with small guitar tone (assuming it effects it much) then it would be terrible. Oh and its not just for drunken playing either I am going on holiday soon and theres no way in hell im taking my good guitar away with me.... I wouldnt even want to take it round to my mates, even if we were sober (there is a downside to being given a very valuable guitar ) P.S. the size has noting to do with travelling its just this seems like one of the best deals I can get on a cheap guitar and I need to decide by this evening Edit: If anyone has a picture of a normal size beside a 3/4 size it would be great if they could post it You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Hungus: Oct 10 2007, 12:16 PM --------------------

swingline View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 01:59 PM
Oct 10 2007, 01:59 PM	GMC:er Posts: 789 Joined: 2-August 07 From: Hemet, California	This obviously isn't an actual shot but it does depict an accurate sizing differential.I made it in photoshop. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by swingline: Oct 10 2007, 02:01 PM -------------------- -------------------- The Gear: Jackson Dinky 2M Snow White Line 6 Spider III 75 watt Line 6 FBV Express Foot Controller

Hungus View Member Profile	Oct 10 2007, 02:24 PM
Oct 10 2007, 02:24 PM	GMC:er Posts: 368 Joined: 24-July 07 From: New Zealand	My god that is looks terrible.... Thanks for that Swingline, only 5 minutes left on the auction and I was freaking out. Deffinitly not gonna buy a 3/4 now. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

swingline View Member Profile	Oct 11 2007, 08:18 AM
Oct 11 2007, 08:18 AM	GMC:er Posts: 789 Joined: 2-August 07 From: Hemet, California	Good deal if your looking for a small guitar try the Martin Backpackers. Here's the link for an acoustic http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Martin-?sku=512392 Here is for an acoustic-electric http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Martin-?sku=512394 And here is for electrics http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/...N=100001+306245 You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- -------------------- The Gear: Jackson Dinky 2M Snow White Line 6 Spider III 75 watt Line 6 FBV Express Foot Controller

Hungus View Member Profile	Oct 12 2007, 10:38 AM
Oct 12 2007, 10:38 AM	GMC:er Posts: 368 Joined: 24-July 07 From: New Zealand	Cheers for the links man but im not actually looking for a small guitar, just something that wont cause me to have a mental break down if it gets damaged lol You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

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