baritone tele conversion - "short" neck and moved bridge?

[Shadoweclipse13]

I agree (and I'm in the same place, skill-set-wise)! All I was saying is that if a neck would be tricky to do anyways, why also add removing frets from the wrong-scale positions and have to fill the wood in the fretboard as well? But maybe I'm misunderstanding what you're referring to

I don’t think you’re misunderstanding at all.
I like sort of complex projects - especially when getting 70% right is still pretty great and usable and a fun personal accomplishment.
I worry that this neck/fret work might be more complicated. I’ve been reading that it really is a bit forgiving and doable with the right tools, but I don’t have those tools, and their costs add up.

I’m starting to lean away from a DIY approach to the neck and employing a professional.

You and I could definitely be friends. I seem to like doing things to hard way sometimes too. Especially if there's a chance of learning a new skill, or more practice with an old one. I don't want to scare you away from trying it, but I also know how much it sucks to try to balance wanting to do something yourself and wanting a project to turn our the way you want it. At this point, I probably wouldn't attempt fretwork myself, beyond cleaning up what's already there. (Though part of that is because I really want to get my shop in better organization before I start on things like that).

[Steadyriot.]

You could hit up Duncan Price. He gets up to all kinds of wacky stuff, including fretless guitars. Wouldn’t be surprised if he had a fretless neck or 2 laying around. Heard he was doing a spring cleaning right at this moment. Diskobebe on Instagram.

[Gordon]

For those who may have difficulties picturing the result, a reminder that Fender did that already with the Bass V: 34" scale with a short neck.



I always loved it, and I dont mind the lack of upper frets.

[Lost In Autumn]

For those who may have difficulties picturing the result, a reminder that Fender did that already with the Bass V: 34" scale with a short neck.



I always loved it, and I dont mind the lack of upper frets.

i still can't get my head around why this is something that might be desirable; my 28-5/8" baritones play just fine.

[del]

i still can't get my head around why this is something that might be desirable; my 28-5/8" baritones play just fine.

It looks cool!
And I'd guess it's fun to play with good balance on a strap.

This whole idea but using a mustang as the base instrument instead of a telecaster might be just the ticket!

[marqueemoon]

The advantages I see are balancing better on a strap and fitting a standard sized case. I doubt I would miss not having a few higher frets on a baritone.

Still, I can see why nobody offers this kind of neck off the shelf.

[Lost In Autumn]

i still can't get my head around why this is something that might be desirable; my 28-5/8" baritones play just fine.

This whole idea but using a mustang as the base instrument instead of a telecaster might be just the ticket!

I can see it working on a Mustang style body.