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I saw Warmoth selling 25½” scale bolt-on Les Paul copy. I wonder what would be the point of longer scale and bolt-on if what you want is Les Paul.

When I used to pvt teach guitar, I once had this student who was a 40something y.o. guy. He has HUGE hands and fingers. I mean the biggest, strongest hands I've ever seen. Any higher than the 12 fret, amp; he had trouble fitting them between the frets of his 25 1/2 scale. There are dudes out there that just arent comfortable on a short scale gtr. And maybe some of them wanna be like Slash amp; play a pauly.

I have SMALL hands, but I prefer the 25½quot; scale, since I learned on that..
So I think it's a matter of offering more options. The bolt-on part, I dunno.

I don't really like the shorter scale either. One idea I had for a warmoth project is a flat top les paul with tummy cut and forearm contour like a strat, and a 25.5quot; neck with their standard thin neck profile. The best of both worlds. That'd be a rockin guitar.

24 3/4quot; blows. I can't stand the way they feel after playing Fender scale stuff forever. If I was gonna get a LP, I'd want a 25 1/2quot; if possible. That, or I'd just be smart about it and buy another Charvel, Jackson or Kramer

as for bolt-on, when I was looking at their site a while ago, that's all they offer.

You go to Warmoth when you want something different then stock..... I myself prefer a 25 1/2 scale length.... i like the tighter strings feel. But it does seem strange for an LP.....

I have big hands... but I like 24 3/4 scale best. It just feels so nice... plus bending is good too. 25 inch scale just seems like I'm playing a bass or something.

I even like the 24quot; scale of my jag... even though I can't fret beyond 15 or so

slade


Originally Posted by JB_From_Hell24 3/4quot; blows. That, or I'd just be smart about it and buy another Charvel, Jackson or Kramer

My Charvel has a 24 3/4 scale, yet it feels like higher tension thn my 25.5 guitars.

I prefer 25.5, except when I'm playing quot;Sweet Child O' Minequot; I can't reach the intro properly on a 25.5...

I'm a huge guy myself and i find the nut width effects my playing with big hands over scale length....... The thinner nuts sometimes get my fingers tied up....

WhoFan

i like 24.75 for its string tension. i like strats alot too, just that 24.75 are just more comfy.


Originally Posted by seafoamerWhen I used to pvt teach guitar, I once had this student who was a 40something y.o. guy. He has HUGE hands and fingers. I mean the biggest, strongest hands I've ever seen. Any higher than the 12 fret, amp; he had trouble fitting them between the frets of his 25 1/2 scale. There are dudes out there that just arent comfortable on a short scale gtr. And maybe some of them wanna be like Slash amp; play a pauly.

one reason.

another is that many people find short scale and /or set neck instruments quot;Muddyquot; or quot;darkquot;.

But it generally boils down to personal preference

I think the answer to the original question is that Warmoth wants all their bodies and necks to be compatable so they designed it with a strat scale length and neck pocket. If you want a 24 3/4quot; scale, they make conversion necks.

What's the point of 25½” Scale Bolt-on Les Paul?

Better leverage!
Some prefer the feel of the 25 1/2quot; scale ... others feel that it provides better intonation.
I learned to play on a Fender, so their scale and sound does seem more natural to me. I do like the bendability of the smaller scale for a change-up.
So, back to the original question ... what's the point ? If one wants a LP sound with a Fender feel, it's an option.
BTW, Gibson used the 25 1/2 scale on the Blueshawk. Fender now uses the shorter scale on a few guitars in their product line. The point is options for the player and market share.