I've been continuing my search for a while, and i think i've narrowed it down to two different makes and models. The first:
[url=http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/the-loar-lh-250-small-body-acoustic-guitar]The Loar LH-250[/url]
The second: [url=http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/taylor-gs-mini-mahogany-acoustic-guitar]Taylor GS Mini[/url]
The two big differences: Both are small body guitars, but the LH-250 has a full 25.5 scale and the GS Mini has a shortened 23.5 scale.
The LH-250 is mahogany sides/back with a spruce top, the GS Mini is all mahogany.
So I need some opinions. Does a shortened scale have any negative effects on playability in your opinion? And do you prefer spruce or mahogany tops?
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I don't think a short scale has any real negative effects. In fact, it's much better if you're going to be playing mostly chords.