Short Scale

Short scale classical guitars deliver excellent comfort and full tone in a compact design. Perfect for younger players or those with smaller hands, these instruments offer easier playability without sacrificing sound quality. Ideal for learning, teaching, or performing, they combine traditional craftsmanship with ergonomic benefits - making them a smart choice for musicians of all levels.
Short Scale
  • Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Wenge
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: Lacquer
    Air Body Frequency: F / F sharp
    Weight (g): 1600
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Wenge
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: Lacquer
    Air Body Frequency: F / F sharp
    Weight (g): 1600
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Luthier: Leonardo De Gregorio
    Construction Year: 2024
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Brazilian rosewood (CITES certified)
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F / F sharp
    Weight (g): 1250
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: Excellent
  • Luthier: Luigi Sabbatini
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Lattice
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Madagascar rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Oil
    Body Finish: Oil
    Air Body Frequency: G sharp / A
    Weight (g): 1625
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Lacquer
    Body Finish: Lacquer
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1580
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Lacquer
    Body Finish: Lacquer
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1580
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Construction Type: Lattice
    Construction Type: Lattice
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: Polyurethane
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Construction Type: Lattice
    Construction Type: Lattice
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: Polyurethane
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Luthier: Francisco Munoz
    Construction Year: 2026
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Flamed Maple
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: G sharp
    Weight (g): 1420
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Luthier: Vicente Carrillo
    Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Madagascar rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Nitrocellulose
    Body Finish: Nitrocellulose
    Air Body Frequency: A
    Weight (g): 1820
    Tuner: Aparicio
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Top: Spruce / Cedar
    Back and Sides: Wenge
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: Lacquer
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1600
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Wenge
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: Lacquer
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1600
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Construction Type: Double Top
    Construction Type: Double-Top Guitars
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Wenge
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: Lacquer
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp / G
    Weight (g): 1600
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Cedar
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Lacquer
    Body Finish: Lacquer
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1605
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Manufacturer: Siccas Luthiers
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: Lacquer
    Body Finish: Lacquer
    Air Body Frequency: G / G sharp
    Weight (g): 1605
    Tuner: Der Jung
    Condition: New
  • Manufacturer: Armin Hanika
    Manufacturer: Armin Hanika
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Construction Type: Traditional
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Ziricote
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: Uv-cured finish
    Weight (g): 1730
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New
  • Luthier: Martin Bretscher
    Construction Type: Short Scale
  • Luthier: Vincent Engelbrecht
    Construction Year: 2025
    Construction Type: Short Scale
    Top: Spruce
    Back and Sides: Indian rosewood
    Soundboard Finish: French polish
    Body Finish: French polish
    Air Body Frequency: F sharp
    Weight (g): 1800
    Tuner: Alessi
    Condition: New

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Short Scale Classical Guitars – Comfort, Playability, and Full, Balanced Tone

Short scale classical guitars bring together the best of comfort, playability, and traditional tone. Designed with a slightly shorter string length than standard concert guitars, they offer a compact and ergonomic design that allows effortless playing - without compromising sound quality or craftsmanship.

These guitars are ideal for younger players, musicians with smaller hands, or anyone seeking a more relaxed playing experience. The shorter scale reduces finger stretch and tension, making complex passages easier to perform while maintaining the rich, resonant tone characteristic of high-quality classical guitars.

Effortless Playability, Authentic Sound

Despite their smaller size, short scale guitars deliver an impressively full and balanced tone. The reduced string length enhances playability, allowing smooth transitions between notes and comfortable left-hand positioning. At the same time, careful luthier craftsmanship ensures that the guitar’s natural resonance and tonal depth remain uncompromised.

Whether you’re practicing at home, teaching students, or performing on stage, these guitars respond with warmth, clarity, and projection. They are built to support precise articulation and dynamic expression, making them suitable for players of all skill levels - from beginners to advanced musicians.

Perfect for Learning, Teaching, and Performing

Short scale classical guitars are a favorite among teachers and students because they encourage proper technique while reducing physical strain. Their manageable proportions foster confidence and ease of movement, particularly for children and adults with smaller hands. Yet their tonal integrity makes them equally appealing to professional guitarists who value comfort during extended practice or performance sessions.

Crafted with Tradition and Innovation

At Siccas Guitars, we offer a handpicked selection of short scale classical guitars crafted by renowned luthiers who combine traditional building methods with modern ergonomics. Each instrument reflects meticulous attention to detail - from tonewood selection to bracing design - ensuring exceptional tone, projection, and playability.

These guitars prove that comfort and musical excellence can coexist beautifully. They embody the same craftsmanship, precision, and expressive power as full-scale concert guitars, yet with a design that feels more natural in the hands of many players.

The Smart Choice for Every Musician

Whether you’re a beginner looking for a responsive, easy-to-play instrument, a teacher searching for reliable classroom guitars, or a concert performer seeking comfort without tonal compromise, a short scale classical guitar offers a perfect balance of playability and performance.

Explore our Short Scale Guitars Collection at Siccas Guitars and discover instruments that blend traditional craftsmanship with ergonomic design - inspiring you to play longer, sound better, and enjoy every note.