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EPI S 310 Strat clone


jerzeejeff

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Hey folks!

 

I always wanted a strat but having smaller hands a 25.5 in. scale has always put me off. I have a chance to by an old Epi S310 and I'm having problems finding the specs. I'm hoping this model has the Gibson/Epi

24 3/4 in. scale length. Is that a correct assumption? What is anyone's experience with this guitar? I'm sure I'll need to swap out the pups.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

Thanx!

 

Jerzeejeff

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The scale on an S-310 is 25.5". I dont have an S-310, but I do have an S-500. They are decent guitars and complarable to a Squier Strat. On the downside, the bodies are laminated instead of solid, with the exception of the S-310 Custom (ash). But the necks have the typical Epiphone profile and radius, which I find easier to play than a Strat. Though, that is a matter of preference.

 

Here are some specs:

http://www.epiphonewiki.com/index.php?title=S-Series#S-310

 

No neck profile of radius info, but the rest is there.

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I have a Carvin super strat style guitar, It has a 24.75" scale, and an extraordinarily slim neck.

 

there are a few strat type geets with 24.75" or 25" scale lengths, but not many, most will be 25.5".

 

Jackson fusion. 24.75"

 

fender HM strat 25.1"

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some kramers i think have 24.75

 

the charvel 750

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however, I believe that most of these are superstrat style with locking nut and floyd or similar type tremolos on them.

 

there are more proper stratty type guitars available with a 24" scale though.

 

I'm sure with a little help from google you might find something suitable.

 

 

Oh, and if you are interested and you happen to live in the UK, My Carvin is for sale.

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My Kramer Striker 422 is 25.5" scale with 24 frets. Its a rather long neck!

 

Personally, I find that my guitars with a 24.75" scale are great for practicing and noodling on, but for whatever reason, I have an easier time with the 25.5" scale guitars I have. And I have "guitar-sized" bands. But at the same time, I'm a bass player, so maybe its only natural for me to prefer the longer scale.

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