warmoth guitars

[3'scompany]

I'm thinking about building a warmoth les paul. Has any one else built one of these or any other warmoth stuff for that matter. I'm thinking that they're quality HAS to be better than gibson's as of late and it'll cost me about $800 less to build it myself. I was wondering if anyone could tell me if they have a neck that is similar in feel to a prs wide-fat, or if i'd have to have them custom shave one. Their stuff looks pretty good, just need a little reassurance before I shell out $1000 for all the parts.

 

[nuntius]

Re: warmoth guitars

I've not checked their site in a bit but afaik it will be a bolt on, whereas a gibson would be a set neck.

Edit: What I mean is, it will not be the same as a gibson if this is still the case, so you'd be saving yourself money but it wouldn't be the same guitar...

As for the necks, I don't know lol sorry..

 

[rspst14]

Re: warmoth guitars

Ask Warmoth about their '59 Roundback profile. They don't have it up on the site yet, but it's supposedly a copy of a 50's style Les Paul neck. I think that would be the closest to a PRS wide/fat neck. The fatback profile might be an option as well. Try doing a search, there have been a lot of topics concerning Warmoth lately. Their parts are top notch, I am very pleased with the quality of the stuff I've gotten from them.

Ryan

 

[MikeRocker]

Re: warmoth guitars

Quote from a previous thread:
I don't have any experience with those body types in particular, but the important thing to remember is that all of Warmoth's parts are designed for bolt-on neck construction. All Gibson Les Paul guitars used a glued in set-neck construction. So, while the Warmoth Les Paul may sound good, it is not going to sound like a Gibson Les Paul. It is because of this that, IMHO, the parts from Warmoth, USA Custom, and other guitar parts supply companies are much better suited to making Fender-style, bolt-neck guitars.
Good luck.

 

[Curly]

Re: warmoth guitars

I'd also take a look at some of the used Hamers .. the neck joint will not be the same on the Warmoth.
Warmoth's stuff is fine, just better suited to the Fender type guitars, IMO.

 

[MikeRocker]

Re: warmoth guitars

I'd also take a look at some of the used Hamers .. the neck joint will not be the same on the Warmoth.
Warmoth's stuff is fine, just better suited to the Fender type guitars, IMO.

Wow, great minds think alike....check out the time of our posts....LOL

 

[gordon_39422]

Re: warmoth guitars

That would be a bonus for me..... I prefer the way a Fender neck feels and plays over set-necks..... As such, I could get a Les Paullook with a Fender feel. Even better, I can get a customized LP-"ish" look with the feel of a Fender. I played an LPS style with the "warmoth" model headstock while at Atlanta Institute of Music. It had the compound raidus fretboard, and medium-jumbo frets. I really enjoyed playing the guitar, in fact, I have been considering a commission of Ken's work to fill my HH needs. BTW, Ken Warmoth emailed me personally in response to my request, so that should let you know what kind of Customer Service they have!!

Allen

 

[That90'sGuy]

Re: warmoth guitars

nuntius has a point.

Have you ever considered purchasing a Gibson used? I see quality guitars like Standard and Classics sell just about every day of the week from anywhere from 1000 - 1400.

There will always be a debate about whether or not set necks transfer more than bolt ons. IMO, bolt ons can work just as well as set neck, but it depends on the manufacturer. I've heard Warmoth's parts fit extremely snug and tight (and that's a VERY good thing).

 

[FretFire]

Re: warmoth guitars

Also realize there are other options besides Warmoth when considering a custom project.

 

[Curly]

Re: warmoth guitars

Wow, great minds think alike....check out the time of our posts....LOL

haha .. I noticed that!

3'scompany,
I'm not necessarily trying to talk you out of it, just saying weigh your options. the first Warmoth parts I ordered were for an LPS arched top, and I think it'll be great when I'm finally done. However, with used Hamers going for $700 - $1000 or so, I think it's worth considering. I'd rather see someone who wants to do a custom project because THEY REALLY WANT TO DO A CUSTOM PROJECT, than that they want something "like an LP", but don't want to pay that much.
Part of the reason I say this, is that after doing several Warmoth's ... they aren't really cheap, and the resale value is less than their big name counterparts. If you aren't doing the project for the love of it, those issues are likely to bother you down the road.
That said, which guitars do I reach for most? My Warmoth strats.

 

[MikeS]

Re: warmoth guitars

Good post, Curly. I agree, part of the reason you would buy from Warmoth is the joy of putting the guitar together. I've got a neck and an SG body from Warmoth that I work on from time to time, slowly getting it ready for paint and final assembly. The parts are top notch stuff - the "paint grade" mahogany was as nice as the woods under many transparent finished guitars. The neck joint was so tight that I actually had to do a wee bit of sanding to get the neck in.

Curly is right about price, too. All told, I'll probably end up in excess of $800. Considering I picked up a Showcase neck, that's not exactly a cheap project. It is, however, an amazing price, considering the quality of the parts going in.

 

[Fatty]

Re: warmoth guitars

Ask Warmoth about their '59 Roundback profile. They don't have it up on the site yet, but it's supposedly a copy of a 50's style Les Paul neck. I think that would be the closest to a PRS wide/fat neck. The fatback profile might be an option as well. Try doing a search, there have been a lot of topics concerning Warmoth lately. Their parts are top notch, I am very pleased with the quality of the stuff I've gotten from them.

Ryan

They actually JUST put it up on the regular page.. same upcharge as other custom back coutours, $35.

I've put together 3 Warmoth's myself, and have a blast every time doing it. I didn't do it because I wanted a Les Paul cheaper or anything... I just wanted a cool and unique instrument.

Resale value might be a consideration for you as well.. the resale of a used les paul will DEFINATELY be better than a used Warmoth. (Anyone who's ever tried to sell a Warmoth will agree with me.. you take a BATH on resale).