Warmoth Project #2

[Mincer]

7lbs, 6oz.
The body is chambered so that helps.

[PFDarkside]

Not bad!

[PFDarkside]

Ok, what’s the long term review? Velocity body, conversion neck, LSR, Hilshots, Wilkinson…

[Mincer]

Long term, all is great. I am still experimenting with strings. I usually use 10s on Gibson scale, 9s on a Strat. But 9s feel too slinky here, and 10s feel stiffer than on my actual Gibson. I have a 9.5 set on order to try those out. It is a guitar that everyone comments on, too. Soundwise the Seths are their dynamic honky selves. Perfect for the sound I want.

[GuitarDoc]

You're gonna love those tuners...really, really good. Kinda expensive, but good.

I also liked the roller nut that I had on one of my Strats, but since I now only use compensated nuts it doesn't fit my needs so I took it off. But for a straight nut it worked great (especially on a Strat with trem). I didn't notice any loss of tone...if anything it kept the tone bright and crisp.

[Mincer]

I originally wanted LSR tuners, but they aren't made anymore, and sets are over $500 if you can find them. The Hipshots are nice. They look good and hold the tuning well.

[ICTGoober]

I take it Mincer sold his Eastman since we haven't heard about it in 2 years.

[PFDarkside]

I originally wanted LSR tuners, but they aren't made anymore, and sets are over $500 if you can find them. The Hipshots are nice. They look good and hold the tuning well.

Funny you mention the LSR tuners, I also wanted them but went with Hipshot for the same reason.

[Mincer]

I take it Mincer sold his Eastman since we haven't heard about it in 2 years.

Sold, to buy a 1980 Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion.

[Aceman]

It's a cool guitar. Seen it / heard it in person!

[ICTGoober]

Sold, to buy a 1980 Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion.

As I remember you bought one loaded with some kickass units, so someone got a great sounding axe.

[Juanhanglo]

That turned out really nice! Super nice overall aesthetic. I would gladly own that.

I installed an lsr nut on my hardtail warmoth strat. it works great with the 10 to 16 compound radius. I like the fact that open and fretted notes sound similar.

for next time, if you are still located where i think you are, Hudson do it best hardware store has a ton of different screws including stainless. I've never not found what I was looking for.
It's my goto when I need something special like a this shafted, large headed screw for direct mounting pickups.

Great job!

[Mincer]

That turned out really nice! Super nice overall aesthetic. I would gladly own that.

I installed an lsr nut on my hardtail warmoth strat. it works great with the 10 to 16 compound radius. I like the fact that open and fretted notes sound similar.

for next time, if you are still located where i think you are, Hudson do it best hardware store has a ton of different screws including stainless. I've never not found what I was looking for.
It's my goto when I need something special like a this shafted, large headed screw for direct mounting pickups.

Great job!

Thanks, and I appreciate the tip on the store!

[Juanhanglo]

Thanks, and I appreciate the tip on the store!

No problem. It is a wonderland of cool stuff. Best hardware dept I've ever been in.

[LLL]

Yeah - what's your opinion of the TrueTone jack? seems gimmicky