Scale length for Warmoth Firebird?

[nickmv]

So I'm putting together a Firebird partsbird from Warmoth, using both their neck and body.

Anyways, as the Firebird already has a long neck (in relation to where your arm/hand usually is), I'm very concerned about getting a 25.5" scale neck. I config'd a 24.75" and was going to go with that, but I'd like to get someone else's feedback on the difference. Is it very noticeable? Is it crazy long?

 

[Tempest]

I couldn't tell you the difference based on experience, but the difference is only 3/4 of an inch, so it's not a HUGE difference.  That being said I do know that even shorter scale firebirds are really long.  I'd be interested to hear the answer on this one...

We don't see a ton of firebirds around here!  What are the specs??  :toothy10:

 

[anorakDan]

:blob7: A Firebird! I don't hate Fenders and such, but there are an awful lot of them represented here. I think it's a little sad that Vs, Explorers and Firebirds are considered "miscellaneous."

Regardless, I believe the 24.75" scale is the "Gibson" scale. If I'm incorrect, I'm sure someone will chime in.

 

[nickmv]

Well, I ordered it with a 24.75" conversion neck. I just cant imagine extending the neck on an axe that already has a long profile anyways. Plus, I'm looking to mix it up and contrast from my 09 USA Std Strat.

I went for Pau Ferro fretboard on top of a Mahogany neck. I'm going to have it bursted to match the Black-Brown-Yellow burst I selected for the body. This should be a sweet axe. I can't wait to put it together in a couple months (wait time).

I'm putting a Lollar Firebird pup in both the bridge and neck, and leaving the middle un-routed. Adding Steinberger gearless tuners, etc. Now, I gotta spend the next month or so learning about wiring and config'ing a guitar.

 

[nickmv]

OK, so I got it all ordered and spec'd. Here she is:

BODY:
Model Firebird
Orientation Right handed
Core Wood Mahogany
Top/Rear Rout Rear Rout
Neck Pickup Mini Humbucker (Neck)
Middle Pickup None (Middle)
Bridge Pickup Mini Humbucker (Bridge)
Firebird Controls Volume 1 (Firebird)
Firebird Controls Volume 2 (Firebird)
Firebird Controls Tone 1 (Firebird)
Firebird Controls Tone 2 (Firebird)
Firebird Controls Toggle (Firebird)
Bridge, Fixed TOM/STP, Angled Pocket
Output Jack 7/8" (22.23mm) Side Jack Hole
Mounting Holes Standard 4 Bolt
Countoured Heel Contoured Heel
Stud Install Use inserts from bridge on order
Finish Black-Brown-Yellow Burst
Finish Black-Brown-Yellow Burst
Scale 25-1/2 inch
Battery Box None
Raised Center Raised Center
Neck Pocket Strat® Shape

NECK:
Headstock Firebird
Construction Conversion Angled 24 3/4"
Orientation Right Handed
Shaft Wood Mahogany
Fingerboard Wood Pau Ferro
Nut Width 1 11/16"
Back Contour Standard thin
Fretwire 6130
Tuner ream Planet Waves(13/32")
Mounting Options Standard 4 Bolt
Fret Number 22
Radius Straight 12"
Inlays Pearloid Trapezoid
Nut Install GraphTech Black TUSQ XL
Neck Finish Clear Satin Nitro
Scale 24-3/4 in. Conversion

 

[anorakDan]

That is gonna be one nice Firebird! Can't wait to see in Just Out of the Box pics!

 

[AutoBat]

Everything looks great on your order, but I'd get stainless frets (and larger ones).

 

[line6man]

There is only one right answer! 25.5" :blob7:

Go with your preference. Some people like Gibson scales, some like Fender scales. They each have their sound and feel. No one can tell you which one you're going to be happy with, until you play both and develop a fondness for one or the other.

Crazy long? Perhaps you should try switching from a 30" bass to a 37" bass. Then you can talk about fret reach.

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

:blob7: A Firebird! I don't hate Fenders and such, but there are an awful lot of them represented here. I think it's a little sad that Vs, Explorers and Firebirds are considered "miscellaneous."

Regardless, I believe the 24.75" scale is the "Gibson" scale. If I'm incorrect, I'm sure someone will chime in.

That is who the license is through, plus a bolt on Gibby is a hard sale to many.  It's one of the few things that makes perfect sense.


But to the OP, for whatever reason, singles in the neck and middle seem to be the domain of the longer scale along with brighter woods.  The shorter scale seems to favor hums and warmer woods; Japanese companies specializing in "Super-Strats" excluded.  There's got to be a reason.