I know, I should search the archives, but I have and found no real answer. How do you measure scale? I have several mandolins and each is different. Help an old man out. Thanks
I know, I should search the archives, but I have and found no real answer. How do you measure scale? I have several mandolins and each is different. Help an old man out. Thanks
Treetopper
Scale length? Measure from the nut to the 12th fret, multiply by 2.
Or just measure from nut to bridge.
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Most modern mandolins sold in the USA will have a scale length very close to 13 7/8".Originally Posted by (Treetopper @ Oct. 11 2007, 13:08)
Bill Snyder
Since your bridge isn't fixed to the top (if you have an archtop) you may have a little play (and a little intonation problem) with the scale length. The scale is distance nut to bridge.
Jamie
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