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).del wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 6:19 pmI don’t think you’re misunderstanding at all.Shadoweclipse13 wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 3:52 pmI 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 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.
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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.
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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 always loved it, and I dont mind the lack of upper frets.
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i still can't get my head around why this is something that might be desirable; my 28-5/8" baritones play just fine.
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It looks cool!Lost In Autumn wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 4:46 am
i still can't get my head around why this is something that might be desirable; my 28-5/8" baritones play just fine.
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!
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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.
Still, I can see why nobody offers this kind of neck off the shelf.
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I can see it working on a Mustang style body.del wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 10:29 amThis whole idea but using a mustang as the base instrument instead of a telecaster might be just the ticket!Lost In Autumn wrote: ↑Sat May 14, 2022 4:46 am
i still can't get my head around why this is something that might be desirable; my 28-5/8" baritones play just fine.