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  • Quick question on scale length vs. # of frets

    Say you have 2 Fender necks, both 25.5" scale but one has 21 frets and the other has 22 frets. They're interchangeable, correct? Would there be any intonation problems?
    My future band shall be known as "One Samich Short Of A Picnic"!

  • #2
    I believe they are interchangeable, because the actual length of the neck doesn't change. The fretboard is longer, so the 22nd fret is effectively sitting on an extension. I think....
    Hail yesterday

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    • #3
      They are interchangeable.
      The only difference is the fretboard length. 22 fret necks have a tad extra hanging off the end.
      -Rick

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      • #4
        You can swap those necks without any issues.

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        • #5
          From the nut to the pivot point (bridge) or most forward most mounting screw is 25.5" then you are all set.
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          • #6
            Thanx to all for the confirmation!!
            My future band shall be known as "One Samich Short Of A Picnic"!

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            • #7
              When in doubt, check the distance from the nut to the 12th fret,
              then the saddle to the same. They need to be the same, at least
              within the range of length adjustment on the saddles.

              Without a measure, feather a harmonic at 12th on any string and listen for
              tone difference to the pressed note.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by JetFixxxer View Post
                From the nut to the pivot point (bridge) or most forward most mounting screw is 25.5" then you are all set.
                That will actually depend on the bridge.... The most forward mounting screw or pivot point for a 25.5" scale...
                Floyd Rose is 25" from the nut
                Strat style trem or Wilkinson is 25.25" from the nut
                Strat Hard tail is 25.25" from the nut

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by slash View Post
                  That will actually depend on the bridge.... The most forward mounting screw or pivot point for a 25.5" scale...
                  Floyd Rose is 25" from the nut
                  Strat style trem or Wilkinson is 25.25" from the nut
                  Strat Hard tail is 25.25" from the nut
                  Thx Slash

                  Sorry I worded that wrong.
                  2009 Les Paul Kit - GFS Dream 90 (N), SD Seth Lover (B)
                  2009 Gibson Les Paul Worn Brown
                  2009 Epiphone Studio Deluxe
                  2008 Epiphone Custom - SD P-Rail(N), Fat Pat (B)
                  2008 Ovation Celebrity CC48
                  2007 Agile AL3000 - SD Alinco II set
                  2005 Epiphone Standard - SD Pearly Gate (N),SD Alinco II (B)
                  2004 Epiphone Custom Plus Top
                  2004 Gibson SG Faded - Stock
                  1997 Epiphone Slash Snakepit
                  1995 Fender Strat - SD Lil 59' Bridge, SD Hotrail Middle, Stock Neck


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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by slash View Post
                    That will actually depend on the bridge.... The most forward mounting screw or pivot point for a 25.5" scale...
                    Floyd Rose is 25" from the nut
                    Strat style trem or Wilkinson is 25.25" from the nut
                    Strat Hard tail is 25.25" from the nut
                    Slash, are those figures from the nut to the center of the pivot point?

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