Talk me out of a custom Warmoth Iceman...

[ICTGoober]

I don't think the bottom horn is all that phallic compared to any other doublecut guitar,

Yeah, I don't get the junior high school humor, either.
Tells us more about the minds of the posters than we want to know.

There are plenty of Iceman/Ibanez style necks on Squeebay or Treeverb to bolt on that will take the paint you want and provide a good playing experience. Bonus: most are quite affordable.

 

[Mincer]

I think if you really want an Iceman, buy one in rough condition and have it re-painted. If you want something unique, get the Warmoth, but don't invest money in something you are not 100% happy with.

 

[PFDarkside]

Interesting idea! Where can you get a good quality set-neck Iceman kit?

I honestly have very little experience with "kit" manufacturers. I had a mixed experience with BYO Guitars on a custom neck build, though they eventually made things right...

Solo Music Gear is a decent quality kit. Unfortunately you don’t get the incredible array of options you do with Warmoth but it could scratch the itch.

https://www.solomusicgear.com/product/solo-imk-1-diy-electric-guitar-kit/

 

[Rex_Rocker]

Solo Music Gear is a decent quality kit. Unfortunately you don’t get the incredible array of options you do with Warmoth but it could scratch the itch.

https://www.solomusicgear.com/product/solo-imk-1-diy-electric-guitar-kit/

Have you bought off them? I was going to buy a Tele body for my Esquire.

 

[Aceman]

3) My wife says the bottom horn looks like something from an adult toy store...

I'd say that is a plus. :naughty:


What headstock? And matching?

As a new Iceman owner, nothing but love. There really are no downsides, unless you have a lack of swagger and the guitar itself is intimidating.

 

[beaubrummels]

3 isn't a downside, if it gets her "thinking about it"

 

[Masta' C]

3 isn't a downside, if it gets her "thinking about it"

Ooooh...good point!