Roasted guitar bodies

[treyhaislip]

I was thinking about starting up a Tele project and saw that Musikraft offers roasted bodies. I love my roasted maple neck from Warmoth and was intrigued by the a roasted body.

Has anyone tried one? Thoughts?

 

[jmh151]

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I'd jump on it- the Charvel Guthrie Govan is made from roasted basswood for the body

 

[treyhaislip]

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I'd jump on it- the Charvel Guthrie Govan is made from roasted basswood for the body

I did not know that about Gruthrie Govan, I knew he used a roasted neck. Killer guitar player and guitars too!

 

[HALENisking]

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what wood would you get roasted for the body? Tonal differences aside, it makes GG's sig charvel look freaking STUNNING. Like, way better than a stain to me.

 

[Drunken Bowling]

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I was always under the impression that roasting the wood was mainly for the neck, to make it more sturdy during temperature and humidity changes.

 

[orpheo]

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I use roasted ash bodies, a LOT. it makes the body lighter, more responsive and it enhances the grain. oh, and smells lovely.

 

[treyhaislip]

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I use roasted ash bodies, a LOT. it makes the body lighter, more responsive and it enhances the grain. oh, and smells lovely.

That is what I was hoping for–lighter and more responsive. Enhanced grain and lovely smells are just super pluses!

Do you put a finish on yours?

I was always under the impression that roasting the wood was mainly for the neck, to make it more sturdy during temperature and humidity changes.

I believe you are right on that. I love the Roasted Maple neck I got from Warmoth–they just don't offer on the body BUT I talked to someone yesterday about it and they said that they are considering it and he would pass my request along.

what wood would you get roasted for the body? Tonal differences aside, it makes GG's sig charvel look freaking STUNNING. Like, way better than a stain to me.

I would be hoping for Ash And Guthrie Govan's Charvels are the best looking guitars out there, IMO...his playing is phenomenal as well!

 

[BloodRose]

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Alil tilt of topic... But since you all are talking about the GG Charvels.. I was kinda suprised they use Charvel pickups on those.. Anyone play one to comment on the pups??


Ive wondered if this roasted stuff really makes a difference or if its the latest hype gimmick.. Sounds like from what Im hearing, it is an improvement...

Funny, for many years, there have been many "roasted" players... Now its the guitar's turn.. haha

 

[koshikas]

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Alil tilt of topic... But since you all are talking about the GG Charvels.. I was kinda suprised they use Charvel pickups on those.. Anyone play one to comment on the pups??

apparently custom pickups wound by a Michael Frank-Braun

 

[treyhaislip]

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Alil tilt of topic... But since you all are talking about the GG Charvels.. I was kinda suprised they use Charvel pickups on those.. Anyone play one to comment on the pups??

Ive wondered if this roasted stuff really makes a difference or if its the latest hype gimmick.. Sounds like from what Im hearing, it is an improvement...

Funny, for many years, there have been many "roasted" players... Now its the guitar's turn.. haha

I did not know that they had Charvel pikcups in them–I knew he had custom stuff in it but didn't know they were "Charvel"...love his guitars!

I have tried a Roasted Body but after getting my Roasted Maple Neck I will never go back to plain Maple on future builds for the feel alone (and I think they look super cool!) For those who don't think tone woods matter then they probably see it as snake oil–I could see it providing some difference as most to all of the moisture has been dried out but mainly I think it helps with slight weight relief and the "Roasted" look.

apparently custom pickups wound by a Michael Frank-Braun

That is very cool! I did not know that.

 

[DrNewcenstein]

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Do you get them salted or unsalted? Anyone tried barbecued? How about par-broiled? DO you toss in potatoes and carrots as well?

 

[treyhaislip]

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Do you get them salted or unsalted? Anyone tried barbecued? How about par-broiled? DO you toss in potatoes and carrots as well?

While I prefer salted, heart issues run in my family so low sodium is probably the way to go and since I am from Texas barbecued is a given

 

[orpheo]

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I have done tests with 2 blanks out of the same billet. Toasted one, left the other natural. There was a noticeable difference. Not like mahogany vs ash difference but like tea with one spoon or two spoons of sugar (or rather, 1 spoon vs sweetener). all other parts being the same, of course.

 

[treyhaislip]

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I have done tests with 2 blanks out of the same billet. Toasted one, left the other natural. There was a noticeable difference. Not like mahogany vs ash difference but like tea with one spoon or two spoons of sugar (or rather, 1 spoon vs sweetener). all other parts being the same, of course.

Cool to hear! Was the weight relief significant enough to notice?

I'm really hoping Warmoth starts offering Roasted Bodies–to roast their neck it was a $65 upcharge as opposed to $100 from Musikraft and the latter company charges $150 to roast the body. I like both but Warmoth is cheaper for the Tele build I have spec'd out. Musikraft offers the Clay Inlays that I really like the looks of...but for a Maple neck I don't think its that important.

 

[Chickenwings]

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My last warmoth was a roasted neck and light swamp ash body. Its great. However...the roasted wood becomes hard and brittle so make sure you drill out and screw holes to the correct diameter.

 

[Demanic]

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When you roast the wood, you force the moisture out and cause the grain structure to tighten. 'Course you also cause it to soften somewhat. I suppose that this would result in a change of tone.

 

[GuitarDoc]

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When you roast the wood, you force the moisture out and cause the grain structure to tighten. 'Course you also cause it to soften somewhat. I suppose that this would result in a change of tone.

I suppose you meant that roasting "hardens" the wood.

 

[GuitarDoc]

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But I much prefer roasted marshmallows.

 

[treyhaislip]

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My last warmoth was a roasted neck and light swamp ash body. Its great. However...the roasted wood becomes hard and brittle so make sure you drill out and screw holes to the correct diameter.

I've ordered 3 necks from Warmoth with the holes already drilled (including a Roasted Maple neck) and so far no issues with the screw holes. But thanks for the heads up!

When you roast the wood, you force the moisture out and cause the grain structure to tighten. 'Course you also cause it to soften somewhat. I suppose that this would result in a change of tone.

It really looks and feels awesome! Although, mine was the opposite of softer...

I suppose you meant that roasting "hardens" the wood.

I was thinking hardens as well–never heard of roasting wood as softening it...

But I much prefer roasted marshmallows.

Ha! If chocolate is involved then I agree

 

[vinta9e]

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I suppose you meant that roasting "hardens" the wood.

Whatever makes you excited, Sir.