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Originally Posted by eatswodo

Of course. None of us really know the steps involved in, for example, a custom scale length - maybe it’s a practical proposition for an X7/20/30, and not for a Kestrel.

I wonder - when a short scale X20 (say) is made, is the bridge moved further up the body? I know on a "regular" flattop, the bridge is further forward on a 12 fretter than a 14 fretter. Maybe, due to archtop design, moving the bridge forward isn't an option as it needs to match the arch of the top precisely.
I don't know, just postulating...