Changing fretless scale length

[MoonBassAlpha]

Not so much a build (yet, if at all) but a canvassing of opinions. 

I have a U.S. Masters fretless that I really enjoy playing,  but I'm looking to go  from 34 to 30 or 30.5 inch scale. 

I can see 3 options available:

1: get someone to make a neck to fit

2: get someone to remove the head and reattach (scarfe joint?) reshape neck etc and do something about the truss rod 

3: find a suitable ish sized neck and make it fit (I don't have much in the way of tools or skills)

 

I  do have spare fretted and fretless necks for  these but both are 34 scale. 

I'd love to hear your thoughts!

[itu]

Unlined would be possible, just move the bridge forward. Side dots would be easy to remove and then install new ones.

 

Lined fretless, use a capo.

[MoonBassAlpha]

It's a lined fretless,  also 2 pickups,  so moving the bridge wouldn't work without a lot of faff.

I'll probably try the capo thing to try it out, but don't see it as a long term solution. 

[Frank Blank]

I play a 32" lined fretless and use a capo on some songs...

 

 

No idea why I typed that.

[MoonBassAlpha]

Good to know Frank. I  don't own a capo but will rig something up. 

[Frank Blank]

Just now, MoonBassAlpha said:

Good to know Frank. I  don't own a capo but will rig something up. 

You are welcome to try it out if you haven't tried a shorter fretless. It's a Jabba build.

[MoonBassAlpha]

@Frank Blank Ooh, that's a very kind offer,  where in the country are you?

Jabba's designs are amongst my favourite original designs out there,  and the craftsmanship looks immaculate!

[Frank Blank]

13 minutes ago, MoonBassAlpha said:

@Frank Blank Ooh, that's a very kind offer,  where in the country are you?

Jabba's designs are amongst my favourite original designs out there,  and the craftsmanship looks immaculate!

 

The @Jabba_the_gut builds are things of utter beauty. I'll PM you.

[MoonBassAlpha]

5 minutes ago, Frank Blank said:

 

The @Jabba_the_gut builds are things of utter beauty. I'll PM you.

Thanks!