i just got off the phone with a salesman who i will not identify but suffice to tell you that i have spoken with this particular salesman before at Warmoth. what he had to say is interesting.
1) the first question i pinned on him was about any further body styles that Warmoth could be offering. his reply was that the whole design is from Japanese programming that was adapted to Warmoth's machines and no other body styles are anticipated at this time. he did say that could also change and he would forward this thread onto the movers and shakers in the company.
2) the second question i asked was if they would be offering any other styles of necks other than the presently offered "Warhead" design, such as angled headstocks. the first thing he told me was that Warmoth is offering many body styles in thier present guitar and long scale bass designs that could be readily adaptable to this programming but there are no plans at present for anything resembling a Gibson design such as an SG or LP type head. he did agree the most often imitated design was in fact probably a Fender "P" and a Gibson EBO.
sounded just like the first answer.
You can buy a complete SX bass from Rondo Music, long, short or medium scale for $110 plus shipping. Scott has had good things to say about SX and I've had nothing but excellent results with them. Might be something to consider.
Warmoth necks are very nice but heavy, not to mention expensive especially after you add nut and finish. Seems like they should be offering a 2+2 and/or a paddlehead in addition to their generic looking headstock.
http://www.rondomusic.com/bassguitars4.html
http://www.rondomusic.com/ursa2jrmnwt.html
par excellence point DADAGOBOI.
i'm for giving them time to see how the market fairs for short scale basses.