Mustang VI / Baritone

[Skarrgus]

Got this slapped together a few days ago.
Squier Bullet Mustang body
DC Kunkle 30.25" conversion neck
Lace Alumitones
Wilkinson half Tele bridge

Currently tuned to Drop D1 with Winspear 16-90





So far, it's a lot of fun, but getting used to the thicker and floppier strings has been a pain for my playing style

https://youtu.be/kk1Rzazx4FU

[MattK]

Nice! But drop D on a short scale is madness.

[JSett]

Nice! But drop D on a short scale is madness.

I wouldn't call 30.25" a particularly short scale. I guess if you're approaching it as a Bass VI or a Baritone. As a Baritone it's rather high, as a Bass, rather low.

[Skarrgus]

Nice! But drop D on a short scale is madness.

I wouldn't call 30.25" a particularly short scale. I guess if you're approaching it as a Bass VI or a Baritone. As a Baritone it's rather high, as a Bass, rather low.

Yeah, it sounds fairly decent. At least, imo. I'm not totally sold on the VI or lower tuning, though. I like big, messy chords, and that tuning isn't really best for it. Or, at least none of the gauges I've tried have been ideal for the way I typically play.
So far, I've found I like tuning between G and A the most. All my other guitars (all ~30" scale)are currently in drop A, and it gives me the lows, but also has that aggressive guitar attack.

There is a crappy YouTube link in the OP, but I plan on whipping up a better demo when I've got the house to myself

[Zork]

What a cool guitar!
Have you tried the new Fender Super 250 Bass VI set? They are 24 to 100 gauge and are pretty awesome and work well in drop d imo.

[Skarrgus]

What a cool guitar!
Have you tried the new Fender Super 250 Bass VI set? They are 24 to 100 gauge and are pretty awesome and work well in drop d imo.

I haven't yet. Everytime I've gone to shop for them, they've been sold out. Hoping to grab a set or two next time I buy strings, though

[MayTheFuzzBeWithYou]

Wow, that Meteora!

Is this a Baritone to I suppose?
And a Lipstick in the neck?

The Mustang looks amazing to. 30,5“ from 24“?
I have to look up that brand. I‘ve been looking for a Big Headstock Baritone neck for over a year now!

[Skarrgus]

Wow, that Meteora!

Is this a Baritone to I suppose?
And a Lipstick in the neck?

The Mustang looks amazing to. 30,5“ from 24“?
I have to look up that brand. I‘ve been looking for a Big Headstock Baritone neck for over a year now!

Yep- they're all baritones.

I love the Meteora. It's also 30.25". Alumitone in the bridge, SD Lipstick in the neck.

I had to move the bridge on the Mustang back a bit, but the conversion neck fit wonderfully otherwise

[marqueemoon]

That’s pretty cool. Does it balance on a strap at all?

[Skarrgus]

That’s pretty cool. Does it balance on a strap at all?

It's got a little neck dive to it, about the same as my Dano. If I release it from playing position, it lands about mostly level with the floor