This mini-dread has a 22.8 scale and is perfect for younger players as well an entertaining travel guitar. While the Open Pore Natural finish adds to the guitars natural subtle aesthetics it also contributes to the sound of the instrument. Thick heavy finishes can impede the vibration of a guitar s body choking the instrument s tone and projection. The light carefully applied Ibanez Open Pore finish permits the wood to react more freely to the movement of the strings optimizing vibration and allowing the guitar to realize it’s full sound potential. The PF2MHOPN also features a Nandu wood fretboard and bridge with Ibanez Advantage bridge pins for improved tuning stability.