325 Hard to Play??

[kieran campbell]

Hey all,
I've allways wanted to get a 325(c64)or(v63), but I've heard from some previous owners that it is hard to play up the neck past the 12th fret is this true?

and If any one is selling any of these guitars pm me or Email!!

thanks!

[8mileshigh]

Hi Kieran,

Some people find them awkward to play.........I don't though. Great little guitars. I have a couple of 325's for sale - but I'm in the UK .......so expensive for you I think.

You should be able to find them in Canada or the USA - no problem!

Best of luck

[beatlefreak]

A 3/4 scale neck is the same as a full scale neck from the fourth fret onwards. Do you have problems playing a full scale neck above the 16th fret? If so, you'll have the same problems on a 325 above the 12th fret.

[tennis_nick]

A 3/4 scale neck is the same as a full scale neck from the fourth fret onwards. Do you have problems playing a full scale neck above the 16th fret? If so, you'll have the same problems on a 325 above the 12th fret.

I tihnk it's closer to the 3rd fret is it now?

[deaconblues]

Looks to me, comparing my 330 to my 325, that the fourth fret is more comparable.

325s are absolutely harder to play above the 12th fret, and they must be used with heavier-gauge strings.

You'll find some here who use them as lead guitars, but I've found the three I've owned to be pretty impractical for serious lead work. If you do a lot of rhythm strumming and light soloing down the neck, they're the guitar for you.

[JakeK]

Personally, 325s are cool, but if you don't take care of one, it can be your worst enemy. What I mean by this, and I'm now starting to tell this story a number of times, is that if you don't take care of one, such as using the recommended string gauge, it can be difficult to own.

Personally, when I owned my old V63 (June-November 2007), it felt very small on me, and I didn't use the right string gauge, and so I retired it, and eventually sold it to a forumite (arrow201), who loves it and babies to death.

So, if you feel worried that you won't like the short scale, I say you play it safe and do what Aitch did/still does to this day and get a 350V63.

[collin]

They are incredibly cool little guitars.....but a dog to play, IMO.

I don't even have large hands and playing basic chords/Rhythm was even difficult, let alone leads.

I owned one for about three months, and just sold it all last week. I'd say try to find one and play it before you buy, to make sure.

Cheers,
-Collin

[paologregorio]

I played Wes' 325 C58 at So Cal Con, running through some of the more difficult chord shapes, and throwing in some riffing leads, et cetera; I didn't have any trouble playing the guitar. I found the guitar quite comfortable to play, and I don't have the slimmest of fingers:

[jps]

Why did you post a shot of you playing a 381, while discussing a 325?

Or is this just to show the size of your fingers?

[paologregorio]

Why did you post a shot of you playing a 381, while discussing a 325?

Or is this just to show the size of your fingers?

That's not a 325?!

I'm kidding, or course. Yes, it is just to show the size of my fingers, not an attempt to show me playing a 325; I'm not that confused about Ric model numbers-my confusion extends only to the RM model numbers.

[wj350]

I like mine quite a bit, but candidly, spend little time above the 7th fret. Guess I should be embarrassed, huh?

[deaconblues]

I like mine quite a bit, but candidly, spend little time above the 7th fret. Guess I should be embarrassed, huh?

Nah, what's embarrassing is the c68 typo in your signature!!

[lennon211]

I've never had a problem before with my 325's. They've always been pretty easy to play and I have blunt fingertips.

[kiramdear]

Kieran, can you describe your playing style?
My 320 is ostensibly the same guitar (the "Miami" version) without the accent.
My hands aren't really small, but I find it no problem and actually to advantage to have a short narrow neck. But comfort is subjective, I believe; I like mandolin too, as well I really love playing my 4001 but some folks find it harder to adapt to different scale lengths. Playing style is very much a factor.
I've had other shorties, too: I had a '59 Melody Maker (22"), a small Ovation acoustic, and recently I set up and hotrodded a squire mini (22") for fun. I like standard scale too but prefer the shorter guitars.

[kieran campbell]

Kieran, can you describe your playing style?
My 320 is ostensibly the same guitar (the "Miami" version) without the accent.
My hands aren't really small, but I find it no problem and actually to advantage to have a short narrow neck. But comfort is subjective, I believe; I like mandolin too, as well I really love playing my 4001 but some folks find it harder to adapt to different scale lengths. Playing style is very much a factor.
I've had other shorties, too: I had a '59 Melody Maker (22"), a small Ovation acoustic, and recently I set up and hotrodded a squire mini (22") for fun. I like standard scale too but prefer the shorter guitars.

Kieran, can you describe your playing style?

do you mean like what type of music or what?