Mustang XII build

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Mustang XII build

Post by lammy » Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:31 am

Would it be possible to just retrofit a warmth 12 string neck and a Gotoh bridge onto a modern fender mustang?
Or will the bridge need to be moved?
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Re: Mustang XII build

Post by DrQuasar » Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:02 am

I think most of your questions are answered here:

http://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/vie ... p?t=104943

Short version:

Neck: Either custom for right scale or move the bridge
Bridge: Will require modification to fit. If it's the Squier Bullet one, you'll need to drill string-through holes at least. If it has a regular mustang trem, then you might need to plug the trem cavities.

Assuming this bridge:
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Re: Mustang XII build

Post by ThePearDream » Wed Oct 17, 2018 3:46 pm

You can get a 24" 12 string neck from bestguitarparts.
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Re: Mustang XII build

Post by lammy » Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:58 am

Cool, thank you!
Ill look into that best guitar parts neck!

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