The Mini Steel String is a 22″ scale, 6 string guitar. The short scale still uses standard 12 gauge strings but is tuned up to G C F A# D G. The small body and short scale also lend to being a very convenient travel size instrument. The neck has a standard nut width of 1 11/16″ and standard string spread at the bridge so there are no hesitations going from a full size guitar down to the Mini Steel String. This guitar has all the innovations of its full size counterparts: hybrid x/fan bracing, x braces on the back and dovetailed neck joint.