Warmoth short scale conversion neck info
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CTN
The Drama Dude
Re: Warmoth short scale conversion neck info
it'll be a slight bit warmer sounding than a 25.5" scale, yes. And the string tension will be a bit looser, but IMO, wood choice, construction method (set neck vs. bolt on) and body and neck geometry (body and neck thickness, archtop vs. flattop, headstock angle, 3+3 vs 6-inline tuner config) all make more of a difference than scale length.
Not that the difference in tone created by a shorter scale length isn't noticeable, because it definitely is, but it's not as massive as those other factors. With a bolt on short scale neck, you're still going to have a lot of the bright snap and articulation of a bolt on neck, where as a set neck is typically a bit more round/warm sounding.
it'll be a slight bit warmer sounding than a 25.5" scale, yes. And the string tension will be a bit looser, but IMO, wood choice, construction method (set neck vs. bolt on) and body and neck geometry (body and neck thickness, archtop vs. flattop, headstock angle, 3+3 vs 6-inline tuner config) all make more of a difference than scale length.
Not that the difference in tone created by a shorter scale length isn't noticeable, because it definitely is, but it's not as massive as those other factors. With a bolt on short scale neck, you're still going to have a lot of the bright snap and articulation of a bolt on neck, where as a set neck is typically a bit more round/warm sounding.
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Funkfingers
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Re: Warmoth short scale conversion neck info
What CTN said.
I find that P90s, for example, sound closer to my expectations on a 24.75" scale than on the PRS 25" or Fender 25.5". This is regardless of bridge design.
What CTN said.
I find that P90s, for example, sound closer to my expectations on a 24.75" scale than on the PRS 25" or Fender 25.5". This is regardless of bridge design.
Jerrybass1955
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Re: Warmoth short scale conversion neck info
I know this is a bit of an old thread, but I couldn't resist posting a comment. I built a tele style guitar with a Warmoth conversion neck and I absolutely love it. I am accumulating parts for another tele and a strat style build and will use these necks on both. My fingers are a bit short and have always preferred shorter scales and thin necks. These fit the bill and the nut and frets were near perfect out of the box. I think I can tweak the nut a little for very slightly lower action, but it is near perfect and plays great as is. The string tension is noticeably less than with a longer scale. I also like the compound radius - very comfortable and strings don't buzz and fret out out on bends all the way up the neck. I also went with SS frets and will likely do that again too. Also, the truss rod has a main adjustment at the traditional heel location (which is a bit of a bummer) but also has a side adjustment for fine tuning that works great. I had to adjust the fine tuning and was able to completely zero it in without removing the neck. I do plan to tweak the main adjustment soon because I have a few other tweaks that will require removing the strings, so I might as well center the fine adjustment at that time. I strung it up initially with 9s, but I usually use 10s and will up the gauge then and want to be sure I still have plenty of tweak in the fine truss rod adjustment. But, I love these conversion necks. I may start replacing my other guitar necks with them. Only down side is that they are a bit on the pricey side. Wish there was a somewhat lower cost alternative.
Jerry
I know this is a bit of an old thread, but I couldn't resist posting a comment. I built a tele style guitar with a Warmoth conversion neck and I absolutely love it. I am accumulating parts for another tele and a strat style build and will use these necks on both. My fingers are a bit short and have always preferred shorter scales and thin necks. These fit the bill and the nut and frets were near perfect out of the box. I think I can tweak the nut a little for very slightly lower action, but it is near perfect and plays great as is. The string tension is noticeably less than with a longer scale. I also like the compound radius - very comfortable and strings don't buzz and fret out out on bends all the way up the neck. I also went with SS frets and will likely do that again too. Also, the truss rod has a main adjustment at the traditional heel location (which is a bit of a bummer) but also has a side adjustment for fine tuning that works great. I had to adjust the fine tuning and was able to completely zero it in without removing the neck. I do plan to tweak the main adjustment soon because I have a few other tweaks that will require removing the strings, so I might as well center the fine adjustment at that time. I strung it up initially with 9s, but I usually use 10s and will up the gauge then and want to be sure I still have plenty of tweak in the fine truss rod adjustment. But, I love these conversion necks. I may start replacing my other guitar necks with them. Only down side is that they are a bit on the pricey side. Wish there was a somewhat lower cost alternative.
Jerry
