"Dummy Question" of the Day

[Torment Leaves Scars]

What's a 7/8 guitar?  I mean, what basically makes that up?  Is a 7/8 guitar a 24.75 scale?  :icon_scratch:

 

[AutoBat]

I believe it's approx 87% the size of a 'normal' guitar (7/8).
Smaller body, therefore should be lighter as well.

7/8 series is a 24.75 scale.  The 25.5 & conversion necks will not work with them because the bridge position isn't in the same place as a full size body.
Upside is you get a 24 fret neck with minimal board overhang.

 

[swarfrat]

You also have the option of the 24" scale jag/mustang necks on 7/8.

 

[Torment Leaves Scars]

You also have the option of the 24" scale jag/mustang necks on 7/8.

Could you use a 25" neck on them?

 

[swarfrat]

Ok - here's the scoop. No. unless I missed a 25" scale neck in the catalog.

Normal necks, 24.75" Conversion necks, and Baritone necks are all based on the same bridge to pocket distance.

7/8 scale and Jag/Mustang bodies also share their own neck  pocket to bridge distance. 

Likewise, if someone is making a neck which is 25.5" but not fender compatible, (because the neck pocket to bridge distance is off) it won't work either.

 

[Torment Leaves Scars]

Ok - here's the scoop. No. unless I missed a 25" scale neck in the catalog.

Normal necks, 24.75" Conversion necks, and Baritone necks are all based on the same bridge to pocket distance.

7/8 scale and Jag/Mustang bodies also share their own neck  pocket to bridge distance. 

Likewise, if someone is making a neck which is 25.5" but not fender compatible, (because the neck pocket to bridge distance is off) it won't work either.

Okay, I think I'm sort of understanding.  Are you saying the base of the neck will rest back too far, making it much closer to the bridge than it should be?

 

[swarfrat]

Yes, exactly. That diagram covers all the configuration Warmoth sells. I forgot to label the bridge and neck pockets, but you should be able to figure it out with a minimal amount of head scratching.

 

[Torment Leaves Scars]

Yes, exactly. That diagram covers all the configuration Warmoth sells. I forgot to label the bridge and neck pockets, but you should be able to figure it out with a minimal amount of head scratching.

Ah, gotcha. 

Thanks!