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My 45 year old Musicmaster is 1.5" at the nut. I've read that a few Strats came with the "A" neck though of course in the longer scale. I've looked high and low for years and never found one. I guess for about a grand someone will make me one. Is there an alternative? Thanks.

Yah, I tested. It's gonna be dark enough. I've stained it twice. The color is nice too. I just want it to be more red. I'm wondering if there's a dye or tint that can be used on the already stained wood. I've never used them before.

So what does that sound like? I'm really tempted to make something similar, just to get access to some nice low tones while still playing 'guitar'. The bottom E and A open sound like a bass. If you plunk muted notes in open or barre chords it sounds like a bass. D is where it gets interesting. If I mute it then it sounds like a bass still. Open it's got the "dropped D" sound but with supreme authority. Open D chords sound incredibly full or anything with any of the top 4 strings open. Almost sounds like a piano. Soloing in A or E are the most natural for me with this beast. You can do full step bends up to the 23rd fret. Overall though it sounds 75% like a bass but plays 75% like a guitar. I'm primarily a guitarist and just need a bass to record and this is perfect for me.

I use a set of Bass VI strings (.024-.084) tuned E-E on my 28 5/8" scale string through hardtail. It's a Warmoth conversion neck on a San Dimas strat body. It intonates and plays great.

I've stained the mahogany body with minwax sedona red but it isn't nearly as red as I had hoped for. Is it too late already? I want deep dark red. What's my next step? I don't have spray facilities so I'm gonna use wipe-on poly for a finish. Thanks.

I have a walnut neck with pau ferro board on a walnut Jazzmaster body. I just used Danish oil to finish. I love it. Very warm. Smells good too.

I saw a photo of an old relic with a pearloid fretboard. Looked pretty cool.

Last summer I got it in my head that I wanted something made of walnut. I got a walnut hardtail Jazzmaster body and a walnut neck with a Pau Ferro fretboard from Warmoth. Pickups are GFS Mean-90's. I just used danish oil. Besides making my room smell good it sounds warm and sweet. Smooth sound. I'm very happy with it. Walnut smells good.

I have fair sized hands, I can pick up a basketball with my left hand. I still have the guitar that I learned to play on 35 years ago, a 24" scale Musicmaster with an "A" neck (1.5" nut). As a result I learned to use my thumb on the bottom E. I normally use a .10 on the top and have no problem doing sweet and clear bends on the 22nd fret. Easy to use the whole fretboard. I also have no problem switching between my 25.5" scale Jazzmaster, Strats, and Teles 21 & 22 fret necks. The longer scale does have more resonance and I don't use my thumb as much so just a slightly different technique is required. Of course a lot depends on your style but I find the shorter scale sounds punchier. I think it's good to have both options. I always go as narrow as possible. Nowadays that's pretty much a 1 5/8" nut. That "A" neck is one of the nicest things I've ever held in my hand. If I could find one in the 25.5" scale I'd be the happiest man on earth.

I've got a Jazzmaster type body and a Warmoth 28 5/8" scale neck. I want to be able to tune it down a full octave E-E. I know the Fender Bass VI is a 30" scale so would I still be able to use a set of Bass VI strings or will I need to lighten up a bit? Suggested gauges? Also the body has no bridge routing yet and I'd like to make my best choice. Any suggestions or tips on selecting the best bridge? Thanks...

I love my "A" neck with a passion, yah it's only 1.5 inches and is the most comfortable neck I've played in over 35 years. Makes for easy use of your thumb.

Yes, I got a hardtail strat body from them. Read their fine print, it takes about a month but I have no problem recommending them. I feel I got my money's worth.

Thanks, good info. Sounds like 30" it is and I'll try a set of the Bass VI strings.

What is the best scale length and string gauges for a baritone guitar tuned an octave below "normal"? Thanks.

I noticed that I'd lost some text in my original post so to clarify - I was asking if someone could illustrate or suggest a more simple way to wire this. I have no experience with the slide switches.