Warmoth Guitars

[projectx1106]

I just looked them up and it seems to me that they are an Excellent company that can make anybody"s wildest dreams come true but i've been wondering...
HOW MUCH DO THESE BAD BOYS COST! My next guitar will definitely be by this company but im curious to find out if these guitars are woth buying, or better to buy something from a brand company and fix it up myself. If anyone has ever had this company make something for you or if you've ever known someone that did, please post pictures and listings of how much it cost to get your guitar made. Thank you! utahere:

 

[Empty Pockets]

Re: Warmoth Guitars

I really like their stuff, I'm getting rid of my Warmoth's body 'cuz I'd rather it be a Tele than Strat, but I love the neck I had them make for me. They really will do whatever you want, except set necks.

Oh yeah, mine was about $600.

-X

 

[projectx1106]

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Also how do you order these guitars with your exact specifications?

 

[Empty Pockets]

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They have an order form on the site.

 

[PFDarkside]

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Or you can just call. When I've ordered stuff from them I call, that way I don't forget a certain spec since there are so many options you need to specify. The one thing with Warmoth is that it doesn't really hold it's value too well. Check out how cheap stuff is on ebay. I built a guitar from parts on ebay for about $350 that would have been $750+ if I ordered it new.

 

[scottish]

Re: Warmoth Guitars

if you ar looking for something a little different ie a hollow LP or something then go with warmoth. if you are looking for something traditionally fender like then go with usacustomguitars. the price will about the same. its easy to go 1000+ with warmoth or usacg when you start adding binding and f-holes and all kinds of fancy stuff so make sure you price it all out before you dive in

 

[MikeS]

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Warmoth makes great stuff, but ultimately the price depends on what you want done. I wouldn't expect to spend any less than $800 to get a finished product, but you could easily end up spending upwards of $2K once you start adding up some of the more costly options.

A lot of guys swear by USACG, too, and by most accounts they pump out a product every bit as good (many claim better) than Warmoth. The base prices at USACG range from about 5-10% higher, but there are a lot of options that they include in that price that Warmoth does not. For a simpler design with few options Warmoth would be the cheaper rout. Start adding up options and cost can be a wash. With either company you can build a guitar superior to MIA standard strats for about the same cost (IMO, of course), so the quality is definitely there.

www.warmoth.com
www.usacustomguitars.com

Check them both out.

 

[sosomething]

Re: Warmoth Guitars

I just looked them up and it seems to me that they are an Excellent company that can make anybody"s wildest dreams come true but i've been wondering...
HOW MUCH DO THESE BAD BOYS COST! My next guitar will definitely be by this company but im curious to find out if these guitars are woth buying, or better to buy something from a brand company and fix it up myself. If anyone has ever had this company make something for you or if you've ever known someone that did, please post pictures and listings of how much it cost to get your guitar made. Thank you! utahere:

Their pricing is detailed on their site, man. Just figure out what you want and add it up.

 

[theodie]

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To assemble a complete guitar using their parts, it will usually cost you $1,000+.

Buy an existing guitar and mod it or, buy a used Warmoth off of Ebay or something.

In case you go the Warmoth parts route, USACG makes alot better necks.

 

[J.K.]

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i've found warmoth staff great about answering questions, they seem to really want to make sure you get what you want and need.

 

[ratherdashing]

Re: Warmoth Guitars

Depending on what you end up with, expect your total cost to be somewhere in the $1,000 - $1,600 neighbourhood.

Don't forget to factor fret levelling and setup by a good luthier into your cost. Warmoth ships their necks with raw frets that need to be levelled.

 

[Empty Pockets]

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Don't forget to factor fret levelling and setup by a good luthier into your cost. Warmoth ships their necks with raw frets that need to be levelled.

My frets didn't need to be levelled. They're pretty small tho, so that might have somethign to do with it.

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

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To assemble a complete guitar using their parts, it will usually cost you $1,000+.

Buy a used Warmoth off of Ebay or something.

+1

Worth looking.As mentioned,it's almost like buying a new car,afa depreciation goes.Might be tough to find one "exactly" to your personal specs,tho...

 

[sosomething]

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I have a few issues with Warmoth... I haven't always been satisfied with their products or service... I don't need to clutter this thread with it though.

I will say I don't like their neck finishes AT ALL. Really heavy poly over everything, even the frets...

 

[MikeS]

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I will say I don't like their neck finishes AT ALL. Really heavy poly over everything, even the frets...

I'll vouch for that. I've removed one. Thankfully it wasn't a maple fret board so I only had to remove the back and headstock.

 

[ErikH]

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Was the finish gloss poly or satin? I've heard that their satin finishes are really nice and smooth, not too thick at all. When I got my Warmoth neck some 13-14 years ago, I got it unfinished and did it myself. I don't think they were doing finishes then, can't remember.

They clearly say on their site that the finish will cover the frets and will need to be removed. It's not hard to do and since it's also recommended to get a fret level as well, that finish will be removed in the process.

I like their stuff. One of my Strats has as Warmoth body, another has a neck. No problems. I'll be making a Thinline Tele in the future and I'm even having them paint the body and put a satin finish on the neck.

 

[MikeS]

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It was gloss.

It felt fine though. I've still never had a chance to play that neck, so who knows if there would have been any real tonal impact of it. The maple was very well protected, though. I can't say that is was any thicker than a Fender finish, or any other poly finish for that matter.

 

[ErikH]

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I had thought so. Their gloss seems to be a little thick, or thick enough to bother some. Some like it, some don't. It doesn't bother me so much and if I was buying a Strat or Tele, I wouldn't let that turn me away, but I prefer a satin finish on the neck of I can get it. A notched penny is really good for taking off finish from frets.

 

[WhoFan]

Re: Warmoth Guitars

my Warmoth/Chandler build cost me a total of $1600 Canadian when all was said and done... body was a prefinnished Chandler body that i bought off the wall of a local shop.... neck was a warmoth... Oddly the neck was sprayed Nitro by my builder and the body is Poly i think.... the body was prefinnished from Chandler

I spent a fair bit on tech time.... he finnished the neck for $120 in Nitro... Then it was $360 or so to do all the work to put it together.... which sounds like a lot but it plays so well my next Warmoth will be put together by a good pro as well! It's worth the expense!

The body on my kit guitar is weird.... it's a slightly smaller Strat body, rear routed HSH layout, sharper radius 3/16 corner edging, Strange axe!!! the guy i got it from brought it back here from a NAMM show... But it is the best axe i'll likely ever own!

 

[Lake Placid Blues]

Re: Warmoth Guitars

I like Warmoth necks. I particularly like their Modern /Vintage necks, and I like their compound radius option.

I have never had a problem dealing with Warmoth, and that includes everything from finished necks, to body and neck blanks, to hardware. They have always treated me fair. Likewise I have always treated them fair. There might be a level of trust created, as they will usually do just about anything I might ask for, without worrying about me coming back on them for something that is really my responsibility.

I can also say that any and all experiances with USACG have also been wonderful.