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jwells393 · April 24th, 2005, 03:18 PM

............ both the Fender Strat JR and the Squier Mini-Strat have a 22 3/4 inch scale length. With the Fender at around $350 and the Squier around $100, I think the Squier is the way to go. I think she could learn faster on a smaller guitar. When she outgrows it or if she loses interest, you could sell it without much of a loss.
Strat JR link
http://www.fender.com/products/view_...ocaster+Junior

Mini-Strat link
http://www.squierguitars.com/gear/sh...feature_id=0:1

I have a real-mini Strat . A MIJ mini Strat from the early 90's. This thing has an 18 1/2 inch scale length. This thing was unplayable with 9s. The strings were just too slack. I put 12's on it and now it plays pretty well and stays in tune much better.

April 24th, 2005, 03:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,210 101 Photos	According to the Fender and Squier websites ............. ............ both the Fender Strat JR and the Squier Mini-Strat have a 22 3/4 inch scale length. With the Fender at around $350 and the Squier around $100, I think the Squier is the way to go. I think she could learn faster on a smaller guitar. When she outgrows it or if she loses interest, you could sell it without much of a loss. Strat JR link http://www.fender.com/products/view_...ocaster+Junior Mini-Strat link http://www.squierguitars.com/gear/sh...feature_id=0:1 I have a real-mini Strat . A MIJ mini Strat from the early 90's. This thing has an 18 1/2 inch scale length. This thing was unplayable with 9s. The strings were just too slack. I put 12's on it and now it plays pretty well and stays in tune much better. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.