DrBassman
a 30.5" scale Epi meets the body almost (not quite) at the 16th fret.
it is a comfortable bass to play although the upper register reach is not that great but i really don't mind. it has to fit the case unless you want to modify the case neck rest by scooting it closer to the body section. (that is a 60's Gibby pup under that Epi chrome pictured here.)
i'm thinking a 32" neck would be super and would fit the case as is.
this is the bass i put that T-Bird tailpiece on that i traded that Mosrite bridge for. this Epi is going to get modified in the future to an EB3 pup set, a thinned body and a set neck. i'll leave the control holes and make the input a three way switch with the input jack on the side and simply have a master tone/volume setup. i have a set of Grovers for it but that is in the futures wishing. it should make the upper register access a lot better.
(as i stare at the 1" thick Mahog 6' planks leaning against my wall...sigh.)