Yamaha Half Size Guitar Explained
Updated Nov 13, 2026 · By 
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A half-size guitar is a 1/2-size acoustic guitar, a smaller frame than a full-size guitar. The guitars below are a 7/8-size Washburn with a koa top, a mini Guild dreadnought in mahogany and a carbon fiber Enya with a built-in speaker, rather than 1/2-size Yamaha models.
What a 1/2-size guitar is
A 1/2-size guitar is a smaller acoustic guitar frame, built for a player who needs a shorter reach than a full-size guitar gives. The size name refers to the body and the scale length, so a 1/2-size guitar has a shorter scale length and a smaller body than a 4/4 guitar. Check the size name and the scale length before you buy, since the size name is the figure that decides the fit.
How the guitars below compare in size
The Washburn has a 7/8-size body with a 23-1/4 inch scale length, so it sits between a half-size guitar and a full-size guitar. The Guild is a mini dreadnought, a smaller dreadnought frame with a mahogany top, back and sides. The Enya has a 23.7 inch scale length and a carbon fiber top, back and sides. Compare the size name and the scale length of each guitar before you choose.
What comes in the box
A gig bag matters when the guitar travels between rooms or leaves the house. The Washburn includes a gig bag, the Guild includes a deluxe gig bag, and the Enya includes a custom-made gig bag with a strap. The Enya also includes a wireless microphone, monitor earphones, a USB Type-C charging cable, a charger, a charging stand and a footswitch. Check the included parts before you buy, since the bag and the extras differ from guitar to guitar.
Check the top wood and the pickup
The top wood and the pickup decide how the guitar is built and how it connects to an amp. The Washburn has a solid koa top, and the Guild has a mahogany top with mahogany back and sides. The Enya has a carbon fiber top and a built-in pickup with a 50W wireless speaker, 20 presets, an onboard looper and a drum machine. Check the top wood and the pickup before you choose.
What you need
Washburn Comfort G-Mini 55 Koa Travel
A 7/8-size travel guitar with a solid koa top, an ebony fretboard and a gig bag in the box.
- Solid top
- Case or gig bag included
- Body shape: Travel
- Top wood: Koa
- Lifetime warranty stated
Guild Traveler Mini Dreadnought Mahogany w/Gigbag
A mini dreadnought with a mahogany top, a rosewood fingerboard and a deluxe gig bag.
- Case or gig bag included
- Body shape: Dreadnought
- Top wood: Mahogany Wood
- Lifetime warranty stated
Enya NEXG 2 Deluxe Carbon Fiber Smart
A carbon fiber acoustic-electric guitar with a 50W wireless speaker, 20 presets, an onboard looper and a drum machine.
- Built-in pickup / EQ
- Case or gig bag included
- Top wood: Carbon Fiber
- 2-year warranty stated
These come from our ranked list Best Travel Acoustic Guitar, which compares them spec by spec.
Frequently asked questions
What does half size mean for a guitar?
Half size means a 1/2-size guitar, a smaller frame than a full-size guitar. The size name refers to the body and the scale length, so check both figures before you buy.
Is a 7/8-size guitar the same as a half-size guitar?
No. A 7/8-size guitar is larger than a 1/2-size guitar and smaller than a full-size guitar. The Washburn here has a 7/8-size body with a 23-1/4 inch scale length.
Do the guitars here come with a gig bag?
Yes. The Washburn includes a gig bag, the Guild includes a deluxe gig bag, and the Enya includes a custom-made gig bag with a strap.
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