This item was owned and stored by my father, whose hobby was guitar making. It was purchased from LMI in the late 2000s to early 2010s. I am not familiar with scales, so I cannot tell you the proper scale size. Please check it against the major scales listed. The radius has been carved. The fret slots were cut by LMI at the time of purchase. There is also a handwritten note in pencil that says "ooo 23.9 Gibson Short Scale". The distance to the 14th fret is 345mm. #handmade #handmadeguitar #vintageguitar #martin #gibson #merrill #santacruz #rarematerials #woodworking #wood #solidwood #guitarwood