Blues King now 24 3/4" scale?

[GottaBeGibson]

Anyone know for sure if the Blues King Modern Classic is really short scale, or if that's a typo?

 

I've been thinking about getting a small bodied short scale Gibson (L-00, LG, etc.) for travel and live use, but I'd always thought the BK was a 25 1/2" scale and I prefer the shorter scale.

[Hoyt]

I bought a Blue King in January of this year. I thought it was a long-scale until I measured it a month or so ago. But, it is definitely 24.75" nut to saddle. I've really grown to like it, especially the size and neck.

[Rambler]

Just checked Gibson's spec page--and 24.75 it is. Surprise. "Bout time they got back to vintage specs. Made with Bubinga, however? I dont get it.

[jefleppard]

what are the tonal qualities of bubinga?

[robroy]

Yeah, I just picked up a 2007 Blues King; the specs on Gibson site said the scale was 25.5 but the guitar was listed at 24.75 and sure enough that's what it is.

 

It's also got the nice electronics with the volume control right in the sound hole; that's a cool feature.

 

Very nice guitar; I didn't think about it being bubinga , but I guess it is. I don't know how to describe tone very well but it's close to mahogany I think. I like it.

 

Robert

[Rambler]

ok. Bubinga, aka african rw, is an alternative tonewood from africa, sporting a "tremendously rich sound replete with warm even tones and a brilliant sparkle across the entire spectrum." edit: Wade Miller at rmga compares it to skoa and walnut: more warmth, more bass response, & more sustain than maple."

 

It sounds good, its green-what's not to like? Nothing, except for fussy old school pickers who'd like to get their hands on an LOO reissue at the mc/tv price point with the right wood, depth, and scale. Grump.

[TM]

Well that is some news. The legend went with the original scale. It would be nice for Gibson to get this classic speced as the originals and not at the same cost as a vintage one. I would like to see them create a 12 fret early 30s version. They did the L2 as a 12 fret in 94 with a rosewood body. I have never played one, but the look was a bit odd. Gison did some 12 fret Nick Lucas which I have never had my hands on either.

 

Terry

[Jerry K]

I have one of the Bubinga L-00's. At first I assumed it was mahogany. Later I realized it was indeed bubinga. It has a very nice sound, rather like mahogany but a little further along the line toward rosewood. A lot of folks at the homecoming remarked on the nice tone and volume of this guitar. The only downside about Bubinga is it's a relatively heavy wood. So even though the guitar is lightly built, it feels little heavier than a mahogany one would. I don't want to overstate that because it's not really that heavy and for me is a non-issue. I love the guitar.