PS: about the 12-string Tele-- if I can get permission from the mad after-crafter (there IS a genteel reclusive-moonshiner aura around him), I'll try to post some pics.

Dave, thanks for the "conversion" clarification. I see that in phrasing if not thought I was conflating some distinctions. I've priced (from Warmoth?) a 3rd party 24" Jag neck w/ maple fretboard, and while it's more expensive than I'd ever mention in family budget sessions I can dress...

Many thanks to you 3 for the welcoming advice, which I have to say was compelling. In reply I had typed a too-long reply which you were all spared by some glitch. In sum, I’ve cobbled together your hints into this plan: a Jag body with the bespoke Jazzmaster pickups; I’ll soon have a chance to p...

Hi, this is my first post, so please excuse whatever needs excusing. 1st mistake may be posting my question in wrong forum, but it's a hybrid topic: I was wondering if there are any obvious musical reasons to not try a 24" neck on a Jazzmaster. (By musical I'm including structural features that...