Anybody special order a short scale?

[jrporter]

I'm thinking of returning to the Taylor fold and am considering getting a GA-8 with a short scale. I'd love to hear from others who have made similar purchases...

[silvereagle48]

Have a bto GA with engelmann over eir and a short scale neck.  I have really enjoyed this guitar as a matter of fact have a custom built H&D slope shouldered dread ( ds) with a 12 fret short scale neck.

[FastnBulbous]

I'm thinking of returning to the Taylor fold and am considering getting a GA-8 with a short scale. I'd love to hear from others who have made similar purchases...

Not yet, but thinking of doing the same, particularly with a 12-string.  Considering a 456ce as a companion to my T5, but would ideally like the scale lengths to be the same. 

So I'm equally interested to hear from anyone who's tried an option order for a short scale.

Cheers

[ColinWright]

My first R Taylor is a short scale.  I love it!  Very easy to play, and keeps my arms close as I play.  Nice configuration, in my mind!

[rolleiguy54]

I have had a BTO ga short scale for about two years. Very nice and easy to play.

[terrypl]

Funny, I'm also pondering a rosewood GA short scale as a companion to my awesome GS rosewood with standard scale.

[sachi]

Have you tried a GC-8 (or any GC)? That would give you a sense of how a short scale GA-8 would feel.

[prusaw]

I have a short scale with 1 11/16 nut and slim carve neck!  Absolutely the nicest, easiest guitar to play EVER!  Do it!

[jrporter]

Have you tried a GC-8 (or any GC)? That would give you a sense of how a short scale GA-8 would feel.

I've owned several Silver Creek shortscale guitars which I know is like apples and oranges; but they still gave me a sense as to what short scales felt and played like. I'm looking at this as kind of a bucket list guitar so for a little bit of extra money, I'd just as soon get what most folks feel is a bit more easily played....

[sachi]

I've owned several Silver Creek shortscale guitars which I know is like apples and oranges; but they still gave me a sense as to what short scales felt and played like. I'm looking at this as kind of a bucket list guitar so for a little bit of extra money, I'd just as soon get what most folks feel is a bit more easily played....

I hear you, and I also think in general short scale guitars are a bit easier to play. But before I bought my GC-5, I also tried a GA-3 with its long scale. The shop guy was just handing me guitars and I thought it was another GC model. I literally could not tell the difference in playability between the two at the time. So it's always good to try out a short-scale Taylor too.

[solosdad]

I have had my Taylor 814 ce fall ltd short scale for 1 year and love it! The only problem I have is when I go to my standard scale Martin OM 15 I initially have problems finding the 12th fret, new to guitars, as it doesn't have double dots! Tonally the short scale has much deeper base presence than the standard 800 series. Kind of a GS sound with a smaller body and the benefit of being able to bring out the sound with light strings! Ted at L.A. guitar sales is a master at ordering BTO's at the right price. Tom Watters of Taylor who hosts the roadshows in California makes some very unique guitars.

[S MS Picker]

Didn't special order them,but I have 3 SS Taylors. 2004 710-L9 Brazilian & Adirondack,2004 710ce-L9 East Indian & Engelmann,
2006 410ce Ovankol & Sitka.The short scales are easier on my wrist(mild carpal tunnel) as are GA & GS body shapes. Both ce's are in classified & at least 1 has to find a new home.
Steve

[kh1967]

Have owned and played several short scale Taylors.  To me, they are the most comfortable.  Good luck!

[jrporter]

The best comparison I could do yesterday was a GC8 and an 814ce. Despite being apples and oranges in shape, I really preferred the full-scale of the 814ce. Truth be told, some guy came into the small acoustic room, began playing a Breedlove really well, and engaging me in conversation so my I didn't give it my full attention. Sure wish there were more acoustic series (non-cutaway/non-pickup) guitars in stores to play...