kramersteen
PowerMetalRaph
Re: New Project - Basswood Strat
I hate waiting for the goods to come.
I hate waiting for the goods to come.
New Project - Basswood Strat
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Demanic
PenultimateTone Member
Re: New Project - Basswood Strat
Roasted quartersawn maple with a rosewood board should sound interesting. The two woods together might balance out the frequency response nicely. That baked maple has to be a fairly dense wood with a tighter grain than normal maple, paired with the rosewood to warm it up a bit. Nice.
You might find the Demon in the bridge to be a bit under powered and might want to consider sticking an A8 in it for a bit more beef.
Roasted quartersawn maple with a rosewood board should sound interesting. The two woods together might balance out the frequency response nicely. That baked maple has to be a fairly dense wood with a tighter grain than normal maple, paired with the rosewood to warm it up a bit. Nice.
You might find the Demon in the bridge to be a bit under powered and might want to consider sticking an A8 in it for a bit more beef.
treyhaislip
Well-known member
Re: New Project - Basswood Strat
You and me both! :headache:
It wasn't underpowered in my Iceman; however, that's a different guitar and it didn't have a roasted maple neck nor a tremolo. I have a second project I am working on where I am putting a ceramic magnet in the Demon. I have two extra ceramic magnets so I may try that....I also bought an A9 from a forum bro buy that might be death by demon lol
You and me both! :headache:
It wasn't underpowered in my Iceman; however, that's a different guitar and it didn't have a roasted maple neck nor a tremolo. I have a second project I am working on where I am putting a ceramic magnet in the Demon. I have two extra ceramic magnets so I may try that....I also bought an A9 from a forum bro buy that might be death by demon lol
treyhaislip
Well-known member
Re: New Project - Basswood Strat
Thanks Artie! Yeah, wanted something different than the HSH and I think the HHH will be cool. Hopefully the lil Screamin Demon will be a good fit!
Thanks Artie! Yeah, wanted something different than the HSH and I think the HHH will be cool. Hopefully the lil Screamin Demon will be a good fit!
kramersteen
PowerMetalRaph
Re: New Project - Basswood Strat
I have a HHH sabre. she good.
I have a HHH sabre. she good.
treyhaislip
Well-known member
Re: New Project - Basswood Strat
Well, the wait was over...unfortunately the neck came in with a crack in it.
Fortunately Warmoth is awesome and are replacing the neck free of charge. :yourock:
So now I just have to re-wait. lol But it will be worth it...the quartersawn roasted maple neck is amazing! Snapped some pics before sending the neck back, can't wait to finish this project!
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Well, the wait was over...unfortunately the neck came in with a crack in it.
Fortunately Warmoth is awesome and are replacing the neck free of charge. :yourock: So now I just have to re-wait. lol But it will be worth it...the quartersawn roasted maple neck is amazing! Snapped some pics before sending the neck back, can't wait to finish this project!
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treyhaislip
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Re: New Project - Basswood Strat
Ha! The guy who painted the body suggested white on the headstock to match the body. I was thinking white or black...not sure yet
Ha! The guy who painted the body suggested white on the headstock to match the body. I was thinking white or black...not sure yet
rgand
New member
Re: New Project - Basswood Strat
Either would look outstanding.
Ha! The guy who painted the body suggested white on the headstock to match the body. I was thinking white or black...not sure yet
Either would look outstanding.
treyhaislip
Well-known member
Re: New Project - Basswood Strat
Thanks! I'm thinking white, especially with the black hardware. I forgot to include it in the pics, but Frank Verrilli put a white tip on the Wilkenson trem arm, so it adds to the contrast.
Thanks! I'm thinking white, especially with the black hardware. I forgot to include it in the pics, but Frank Verrilli put a white tip on the Wilkenson trem arm, so it adds to the contrast.
treyhaislip
Well-known member
Re: New Project - Basswood Strat
Thank you very much! The pickguard is Mahogany made to look like Ebony. Frank Verrilli here in the Atlanta area is the one I am working with on my builds...he got me started on the wooden pickguards and I love them!
I don't think the quality is high enough to show the grain, but he did an epic paintjob on this guitar! Its white nitro and is super thin–shows the grain very well on this one piece Basswood body.
For the headstock I will wait to see what it looks like with the hardware before making a decision. Since it came in cracked I decided to just snap a few pics and then box it back up.
Thank you very much! The pickguard is Mahogany made to look like Ebony. Frank Verrilli here in the Atlanta area is the one I am working with on my builds...he got me started on the wooden pickguards and I love them!
I don't think the quality is high enough to show the grain, but he did an epic paintjob on this guitar! Its white nitro and is super thin–shows the grain very well on this one piece Basswood body.
For the headstock I will wait to see what it looks like with the hardware before making a decision.
Since it came in cracked I decided to just snap a few pics and then box it back up.
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Snake Aces
Singlecut Slut
Re: New Project - Basswood Strat
I love wooden pickguards too. I once had a Tele with a walnut burl pickguard, it was gorgeous on the hunter green Tele body. I miss that Tele.
I love wooden pickguards too. I once had a Tele with a walnut burl pickguard, it was gorgeous on the hunter green Tele body. I miss that Tele.
treyhaislip
Well-known member
Re: New Project - Basswood Strat
I bet that was an awesome pickguard!
Thanks! And me too! :dance:
Thanks!
Here's a pic of it:
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It felt like an amazing neck, was sad to pack it up but am VERY pleased with Warmoth's customer service! I had asked what my options were and if the neck could be fixed or not worry about it, etc... They said they wanted to see it and then said they would remake it! Kudos to Warmoth! :thanks:
I bet that was an awesome pickguard!
Thanks! And me too! :dance:
Thanks!
Here's a pic of it:
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It felt like an amazing neck, was sad to pack it up but am VERY pleased with Warmoth's customer service! I had asked what my options were and if the neck could be fixed or not worry about it, etc... They said they wanted to see it and then said they would remake it!
Kudos to Warmoth! :thanks:
kramersteen
PowerMetalRaph
Re: New Project - Basswood Strat
Do you get to keep the cracked one?
Because i bet its fine haha.
Do you get to keep the cracked one?
Because i bet its fine haha.
Snake Aces
Singlecut Slut
Re: New Project - Basswood Strat
My guess is Warmoth will take it back and either repair it or sell it as is at a lower price. I've found some incredible deals through them over the years on stuff like this.
My guess is Warmoth will take it back and either repair it or sell it as is at a lower price. I've found some incredible deals through them over the years on stuff like this.
GilmourD
Burritotoneologist
Re: New Project - Basswood Strat
Probably... If that were a maple board neck I'd be keeping an eye out for it myself. LOL
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