The tuning (lowest to highest) is GDAE - perhaps that is what you meant but it's a little unusual to see it written your way.
A number of people do prefer the shorter scale but it is not essential, it just reduces stretches a little.
The tuning is lower than the standard or jazz CGDA tuning so heavier, not lighter strings may be desirable. I use a short scale with a fairly heavy set up - 40,28,18w,13.