Spec-in' out my Warmoth LP

[ratherdashing]

I already have the body and neck - everything else is subject to change. I thought you gearheads would like to pick apart my every choice

BODY
Warmoth hollow (chambered) LP
2-piece mahogany w flame maple cap
no binding
routed for 2 humbuckers
Strat control routing (ie. 3 knob holes and a switch slot)
"Tele cup" jack routing

NECK
Warmoth Pro construction
Mahogany w. ebony fretboard
LP angled headstock
25.5" scale
Compound 10-16" radius
'59 Roundback back contour (small at the nut, fat at the heel)
Med. Jumbo stainless steel frets
no binding
No inlays, side dots only
Drilled for Grover tuners

PICKUPS
SD Alnico II Pro (neck), nickel covered
SD Custom Custom (bridge), nickel covered

CONTROLS
5-way Superswitch
- POS1: neck humbucker
- POS2: neck screw coil + bridge stud coil, in series
- POS3: neck humbucker + bridge humbucker, in parallel
- POS4: bridge screw coil + neck stud coil, in series
- POS5: bridge humbucker
Knob 1: master volume, 500k
Knob 2: neck tone + neck coil split, 500K push-pull
Knob 3: bridge tone + bridge coil split, 500k push-pull
Cap: .047

HARDWARE
Bridge: Tonepros TOM + STP, chrome
Nut: (haven't decided)
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic, chrome
Misc: black humbucker mounting rings, chrome dome knobs, black Tele-style switch tip, chrome Tele jack cup, engraved chrome truss rod cover.

I think that covers everything.

 

[JeffB]

Re: Spec-in' out my Warmoth LP

You gonna glue in the neck?

Only thing that doesn't float my boat is the scale length and controls/layout. Sounds really nice otherwise :bigthumb: ..good pup combo I think for the ebony board and maple cap.

What color ya gonna have it done?

 

[Xeromus]

Re: Spec-in' out my Warmoth LP

I recommend a flat 12" radius unless you already know you like the compound thing.

 

[MikeS]

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Have fun with that wiring scheme. That's mighty complicated (perhaps too complicated IMO... but I'm more a simpleton when it comes to control configurations). It'll be versatile, that's for sure.

Sounds like a burst to black top with a black back unless you are doing some kind of natural masked binding. Could be cool. Unlike Jeff, the scale length doesn't bother me (aside from the fact that it could get a little neck heavy), but the control layout is unorthodox for an LP. It'll be intersting to see how it turns out.

 

[JOLLY]

Re: Spec-in' out my Warmoth LP

Please don't refer to that guitar as a Les Paul.

 

[ratherdashing]

Re: Spec-in' out my Warmoth LP

You gonna glue in the neck?

Doubtful. I've already got finish on it, so I don't think glueing is an option anymore.

Only thing that doesn't float my boat is the scale length and controls/layout. Sounds really nice otherwise :bigthumb: ..good pup combo I think for the ebony board and maple cap.

I went with the scale length because I find the Gibson scale to feel too sloppy. I prefer nice tight strings. I use 11's on my Strats. I also dislike the traditional LP control layout.

What color ya gonna have it done?

I am "finishing" the finish right now ... I'll post pics when it's done

 

[ratherdashing]

Re: Spec-in' out my Warmoth LP

I recommend a flat 12" radius unless you already know you like the compound thing.

It's already in my hands. I have played a compound board before, and it was quite pleasant.

Please don't refer to that guitar as a Les Paul.

I'm not.

 

[ErikH]

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Nice specs. I love their compound radius. That's what's on my Frankenstrat. Very comfy to play.

Interesting specs. Seems like a good marriage between a Strat and LP. I've seen a few completed ones with that control layout in their customer gallery. It's not bad looking.

 

[Gamera]

Re: Spec-in' out my Warmoth LP

I went with the scale length because I find the Gibson scale to feel too sloppy.

Me too. After playing Strats for so long I really come to rely on that extra "breathing room." When I switch to my V my fingers feel squished. Although I do love the extra sustain and deeper tone the scale length helps contribute to.

 

[Xeromus]

Re: Spec-in' out my Warmoth LP

Sounds a bit like a gibson nighthawk.

 

[jmh151]

Re: Spec-in' out my Warmoth LP

mmmmm..... Should've gone for Korina

 

[MattPete]

Re: Spec-in' out my Warmoth LP

Have fun with that wiring scheme. That's mighty complicated (perhaps too complicated IMO... but I'm more a simpleton when it comes to control configurations). It'll be versatile, that's for sure.

I did that with a Superswitch. Turns out I never used those positions. Instead, I added push-pull pots that could change the bridge or neck pickup from serial to parallel.

If I had to do it over again, I'd ditch the complicated wiring, but in a Tele-3way, and keep the push-pull serial/parallel pots.

 

[ratherdashing]

Re: Spec-in' out my Warmoth LP

The good thing about wiring is it's easy and relatively cheap to change if I don't like it. I'm not too concerned about that.

 

[seafoamer]

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Please don't refer to that guitar as a Les Paul.

Just lyke I don't consider any of yours real Les pauls either. Hell, i don't consider anything post '69 a true Gibson.

 

[firebirdVII]

Re: Spec-in' out my Warmoth LP

Just lyke I don't consider any of yours real Les pauls either. Hell, i don't consider anything post '69 a true Gibson.

Yeah, it's a good thing that names don't necessarily determine tone.

 

[JeffB]

Re: Spec-in' out my Warmoth LP

I went with the scale length because I find the Gibson scale to feel too sloppy. I prefer nice tight strings. I use 11's on my Strats. I also dislike the traditional LP control layout.

Oh yeah, totally understand you got what ya wanted and what works for *you* ! just was saying it's not my personal pref :bigthumb:

I am "finishing" the finish right now ... I'll post pics when it's done

TEASE!

 

[Alvin Lee Fan]

Re: Spec-in' out my Warmoth LP

Holy crap! I've wanted to build a long-scale LP from Warmoth for quite a while. I'd go for a more conventional control arrangement, but maybe not. Yours sounds interesting.

The only two changes I would make for sure, a PGn in place of the Alnico II, and some type of wrap bridge instead of a TOM.

Oh, chekc out using an Electrosocket jack cup instead of a normal Tele setup. Very cool looking and a little more robust.

Pics and clips when you're done!!

 

[MattPete]

Re: Spec-in' out my Warmoth LP

Oh, chekc out using an Electrosocket jack cup instead of a normal Tele setup. Very cool looking and a little more robust.

big thumbs up to using an Electrosocket. I used one on my Warmoth VIP -- you never have to worry about the plug missing the socket and scratching the finish.

 

[krankguitarist]

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'59 Roundback back contour (small at the nut, fat at the heel)

Just so ya know, I wouldn't say that this is a very accurate description of the '59 back profile. I've got one on my warmoth tele, and its almost as fat as the "fatback" that I've got on my strat. Its pretty fat, even at the nut.

 

[DankStar]

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Not sure I agree with the chambered thing. I always felt if you're doin' up a custom paul, make it a solid 800 lb shoulder breaker. I also like dots on the fingerboard. I get lost going to the bathroom for christ's sake.

I hope there's a burst involved in the painting.