Is a 24 fret guitar necessary?

They are generally easier to play because the neck is shorter so you don’t have to reach as much down the fretboard. 24 fret guitars are good if you want to be able to play more notes, without moving down a string. Some songs, particularly in the metal genre, require 24 frets to play them properly.

Why do some guitars only have 20 frets?

Most acoustic guitars have between 18 – 20 frets compared to electric guitars which usually have a minimum of 21 frets. So, why the difference? Acoustic guitars have fewer frets than electric guitars because upper fret access is more difficult due to the body of the guitar being larger.

What is a Nocaster guitar?

Historically speaking, the Nocaster was simply a Telecaster with the ‘Telecaster’ part of the headstock decal snipped off in response to Gretsch’s complaints about the name since they had a drum kit called the Broadkaster.

Should I get a 22 or 24-fret guitar?

The Quick Answer Pros of 22 Frets Pros of 24 Frets Easier to reach lower frets Better upper fret access Most electric guitars have 22 frets More notes can be played Warmer and thicker tone Brighter tone

Does fret number affect the length of the guitar?

Fret number does not always affect scale length. For example, a PRS Custom 24 (24 frets) has the same scale length of 25″ as a PRS Custom 22 (22 frets). However, fret number does normally affect the pickup positioning and the neck length.

What is the perfect scale length for a 24-fret guitar?

The answer to that should be obvious by now. Just as there is no ‘perfect’ scale length for standard guitars, there is no difference for a 24 fret guitar. If you are a fan of the 24.75” Gibson scale you would probably prefer your 24 fret version to be just that.

How many octaves is a 24th fret guitar?

In standard tuning the high E string will have two full octaves and the 24 th fret will play an E note, two half tones more than a standard 22 fret fingerboard.