24" Scale Tele-style guitar. Can you put a 24" scale neck on a body meant for a 25.5" scale without routing the body? This is not a conversion neck. It's basically made for a Mustang-type guitar.
Seems like it's possible - but also seems like maybe the pickups themselves wouldn't be in the ideal place or under sort the sort of "harmonic nodes" that they're typically supposed to be? Could just be the cell phone audio, but it sort of sounds like that to me too. I think if one is going to go through all the trouble to mod their tele and buy a new neck or frankenstein one from cheaper guitar pieces - you may as well just go from the ground up and buy a body routed for it. Mighty Mite, AllParts, Stew Mac, Warmoth... someone out there is going to have the parts you need to do it "right" for not *too* much money. Or just get a Jaguar, Mustang, Duo-Sonic, etc and avoid the project altogether. Ha! Crafty solution with the longer screws - cool in a pinch! Thanks for the content.
You are absolutely right. It's always best to use the correct and best parts available. Within your budget, of course. A conversion neck would have been the easiest way if there was one out there. But it was a fun project. On another Tele-style guitar I have, I tried converting a 24 3/4" scale neck by trimming the neck heal. It worked just fine. And if you search hard enough you can find a 24" scale Telecaster.
Or maybe it was this one. www.amazon.com/Guitar-22fret-24inch-Rosewood-Fretboard/dp/B08JHZD4Q8/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=1VFW2DBGRGKHF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tfmbY7O_q4o_hed-dostqS0f4qXPanzHHFJNzn5nvAb8p_aonUMogwWSZaxznCtpQ9vUHlZ6eeSPS5L7PYrA6s5ekcor3yWNjgdfU9KEMd5us9iixWEe-sOBiu6-vQ2lCHF-j6A5nK6tihOTuUwfjbIl7KOBcf68Y_ENJScSX-I84JzTmqjX21IhmwYJ2B2MbL8_7Eztrfzi7Qpg3ukHmg.iPulU2LbybkQZO3i55SsXbQeHtxbuenmo6bDer9DQG4&dib_tag=se&keywords=24+scale+guitar+neck&qid=1708100565&sprefix=24%22+scale%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-4
That was so very helpful. I had surgery on my left pinky finger and it now has less reach, so now I need a shorter scale length on my tele. I am going to do what you did. Thank you so much.
To quote Dr. Ian Malcom from Jurassic park… “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should!” In all seriousness, I was interested in a short scale Tele myself. Not sure if you knew this, but you can get an (expensive) Fender Telecaster Junior from Fender Japan, which has a 24 inch neck. The body is smaller, but the proportions look more “right” (e.g., saddles don’t have to be pushed right up to the bridge pickup). Regardless, thanks for making the video. It’s cool to see it done in a full size Tele body.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I knew about the expensive fender. They also made one in China with a Humbucker in the neck position. That should be cheaper if you can find one.
Hi, I have a question: how does the shorter neck effect the string bending and did you change your string gauge to accommodate any changes? Basically are the strings tighter feeling or slightly looser feeling? Thanks!
I confirmed with Warmoth that their 7/8 tele (and strat) bodies can be used with their Gibson scale conversion neck (24.75) or with their 24 scale Jaguar / Mustang necks. I am trying to decide which way to go (24 vs 24.75) ... I really love 24 scale necks, just wondering how much the scale length contributes to that "tele tone", and if I might be better off with the gibson scale. Did you notice a big difference in tone with the 24?
I didn’t use it enough to get a really good feel for the tone. I can say the action seemed very rubbery with 10s. I think with heavier gauge strings the tone would be Tele-like, but thicker. Either way it’s a guitar worth having available.
Where do you buy 24 inch necks? How do you know the neck would fit in the guitar body neck pocket and bolt on? Just a few questions that may be another video could answer. Thanks this is exactly what I have been wanting for some time. I guess I buy a tele body with all the hardware and no neck then find a 24 inch fender neck?
Oh boy, I really don't know. Bass or guitar? If guitar, check out this old ad for a Mustang neck, reverb.com/item/57670744-fender-mustang-guitar-neck. It has dimensions listed. If you want the whole guitar here's one from Rondo Music, www.rondomusic.com/product9667.html
Thank you,it is a question I have been asking myself since I bought a Squire Mustang. (To try out a short scale electric ) after discovering that ''Parlour " guitars suit my hands better !! It would save me putting the Capo on the first fret of my telecaster ( my usual work around, just drop all strings a half tone ) to achieve the shorter scale length . I thought one would have to move the bridge , pick up & ferrules to get the position right for a new scale neck but as long as you don't mind the longer screw look seems to work fine . Great looks like I am in the market for a new neck ! ( And before any body says it : Yes I am aware Fender HAVE made short scale Telecasters !! ( But limited runs ...you try finding one )
@@dugbert5 The only reason I have not done it....I need a lefty neck. I like to reverse the headstock on my Tele's so, my bending does not get stuck on the string tree. Some science says it does not but, I also find that the low end is snappier and the highs or milder. Probably more due to the lefty bridge. I think the bridge pickup should slant the other way. Give that a try on your next build and you will love it.
The thing abt scale is it is one massive determining factor in tone. Longer scale means more tension resulting in a brighter snapper tone while shorter will lead to warmer more round sounding tone. I wonder if it made the tele more gibson sounding
Good video. If anyone is interested in tele style guitar with gibson scale (24.75") look at CMG guitars made in the USA. The Mark is the tele style for around $700- $800. You could also upgrade some custom items on it!
