You can read about the first Warmoth project here and here.
The parts for this one are slowly coming in. The hard part is resisting the temptation to just grab what is available, and rushing through this. I am slowly gathering the parts taking time to get exactly what I want.
So far, I got:
The body shape will be a Velocity, which is unusual for me. It is like an elongated Tele, or like an EVH-type. It will be clear black korina on the back, and stained red quilted maple on the top (satin finish). This should show up in a few weeks. I will post pics when it gets here.
The neck is a 24.75 conversion neck, with the Warhead headstock. It is roasted flame maple, with an ebony fretboard & scalloped frets. The frets are a medium jumbo with a more pronounced point on them. Here are some pics right out of the box. It has been raining for a few days, so I couldn't get it in sunlight. The flame is pretty pronounced.
This neck will be burnished, which is sanding the back with 600-2000 grit sandpaper. When it is finished, it should shine like there is a finish (roasted maple doesn't require any finish). Sanding will take time, so I am doing it in 45 minute sessions as I get to finer grades of paper.
I will be adding more to this thread as parts come in, and I work on assembling this.
The parts for this one are slowly coming in. The hard part is resisting the temptation to just grab what is available, and rushing through this. I am slowly gathering the parts taking time to get exactly what I want.
So far, I got:
- Hipshot open gear locking tuners (black).
- Wilkinson VS100 bridge in black.
- An LSR roller nut
- Schaller S-Lock strap locks
- black dome metal knobs
- a TrueTone jack
- Fancy switch (you can read about it here)
- copper tape, which is conductive on both sides
The body shape will be a Velocity, which is unusual for me. It is like an elongated Tele, or like an EVH-type. It will be clear black korina on the back, and stained red quilted maple on the top (satin finish). This should show up in a few weeks. I will post pics when it gets here.
The neck is a 24.75 conversion neck, with the Warhead headstock. It is roasted flame maple, with an ebony fretboard & scalloped frets. The frets are a medium jumbo with a more pronounced point on them. Here are some pics right out of the box. It has been raining for a few days, so I couldn't get it in sunlight. The flame is pretty pronounced.
This neck will be burnished, which is sanding the back with 600-2000 grit sandpaper. When it is finished, it should shine like there is a finish (roasted maple doesn't require any finish). Sanding will take time, so I am doing it in 45 minute sessions as I get to finer grades of paper.
I will be adding more to this thread as parts come in, and I work on assembling this.
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