korovamilkdud
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Who's done Warmoth?
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TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: Who's done Warmoth?
A friend of mine has 2 Warmoth bodies with Carvin necks. I think they're very cool.
A friend of mine has 2 Warmoth bodies with Carvin necks. I think they're very cool.
Marty Horne
New member
Re: Who's done Warmoth?
I bought a Warmouth strat-style guitar from a friend of mine and played it for 7 years. Excellent quality and feel; highly recommended.
I bought a Warmouth strat-style guitar from a friend of mine and played it for 7 years. Excellent quality and feel; highly recommended.
clint_41
New member
Re: Who's done Warmoth?
i built my entire strat from warmoth (with the exception of the dimarzio). they are a great bunch of people to work with. i really suggest calling them with any questions you have, they are very helpful. as for the quality of their work, its top notch. i couldnt be happier. they did everything i asked for better than i expected. the finishes on both the neck and the body are all i was expecting and more. really, you cant go wrong.
i built my entire strat from warmoth (with the exception of the dimarzio). they are a great bunch of people to work with. i really suggest calling them with any questions you have, they are very helpful. as for the quality of their work, its top notch. i couldnt be happier. they did everything i asked for better than i expected. the finishes on both the neck and the body are all i was expecting and more. really, you cant go wrong.
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theodie
Guest
Re: Who's done Warmoth?
I like them alot. I would get one over a fender anyday.
I like them alot. I would get one over a fender anyday.
rspst14
Tone Cat
Re: Who's done Warmoth?
The last two responses pretty much sum up my feelings. I originally had a Fender Strat body, and I had planned on putting a Warmoth neck on it. When it arrived, the neck fit was extremely loose, it didn't even touch the sides of the neck pocket. At first I thought Warmoth had screwed up my neck, but after researching it for a while, I found out that Warmoth's tolerances are actually much more precise than Fender's. All the Fender owners told me the same thing, "Fenders are supposed to be like that, they never have a tight fit between the neck and the body." There was no way I was going to use that body, so I decided to sell it and get a Warmoth body. I found a nice one in the Showcase, and when it arrived, the fit was absolutley perfect, much better than with the Fender body. The neck is beautiful as well, perfect fretwork, great looking woods, and no finish required. I'm just finishing up the final assembly, I should have some pictures up in the next week or so of my completed project.
Ryan
The last two responses pretty much sum up my feelings. I originally had a Fender Strat body, and I had planned on putting a Warmoth neck on it. When it arrived, the neck fit was extremely loose, it didn't even touch the sides of the neck pocket. At first I thought Warmoth had screwed up my neck, but after researching it for a while, I found out that Warmoth's tolerances are actually much more precise than Fender's. All the Fender owners told me the same thing, "Fenders are supposed to be like that, they never have a tight fit between the neck and the body." There was no way I was going to use that body, so I decided to sell it and get a Warmoth body. I found a nice one in the Showcase, and when it arrived, the fit was absolutley perfect, much better than with the Fender body. The neck is beautiful as well, perfect fretwork, great looking woods, and no finish required. I'm just finishing up the final assembly, I should have some pictures up in the next week or so of my completed project.
Ryan
XSSIVE
OCDologist
Re: Who's done Warmoth?
i've got a warmoth matte black pickguard custom cut for a mini hum in my tele that's great if that helps hahaha...seriouslyy though, tatooedcarrot has a real nice white with blue racing stripes strat he built and another (soloist i think?) with an amazing top and he seems to like both alot....hopefully he will chime in.
-Mike
i've got a warmoth matte black pickguard custom cut for a mini hum in my tele that's great if that helps hahaha...seriouslyy though, tatooedcarrot has a real nice white with blue racing stripes strat he built and another (soloist i think?) with an amazing top and he seems to like both alot....hopefully he will chime in.
-Mike
Young Angus
Kometose Tonologist
Re: Who's done Warmoth?
I just recently bought a warmoth strat off ebay and its gotta be the most toneful guitar ive ever ever played...and i didnt even used to be much of a single coil fan!
It just plays and sounds brilliant, and feels as solid as a rock. Fantastic quality parts and tone-full woods, both make for an excellent instrument far superior to most you find on the shelves.
I didnt used to be a believer, but now id take my warmoth strat over any shelf strat ANYDAY!
I just recently bought a warmoth strat off ebay and its gotta be the most toneful guitar ive ever ever played...and i didnt even used to be much of a single coil fan!
It just plays and sounds brilliant, and feels as solid as a rock. Fantastic quality parts and tone-full woods, both make for an excellent instrument far superior to most you find on the shelves.
I didnt used to be a believer, but now id take my warmoth strat over any shelf strat ANYDAY!
Curly
Moe's Bluesman
Re: Who's done Warmoth?
I've done several Warmoth projects, which are on my site.
I've also worked with USA Custom Guitars on a couple projects, and that's another worthy option.
It kind of depends on what you're doing. It's all about options and quality.
For me, I wanted my own specs. For instance, the original Fender company offered guitars in any of their custom colors for a 5% upcharge. To get something as simple as a regular strat in a custom color these days makes it a Custom Shop order, with a serious upcharge.
I've done several Warmoth projects, which are on my site.
I've also worked with USA Custom Guitars on a couple projects, and that's another worthy option.
It kind of depends on what you're doing. It's all about options and quality.
For me, I wanted my own specs. For instance, the original Fender company offered guitars in any of their custom colors for a 5% upcharge. To get something as simple as a regular strat in a custom color these days makes it a Custom Shop order, with a serious upcharge.
Re: Who's done Warmoth?
I've put together 3 Warmoth's.. I had to sell of my strat to get money for recording, but I was definately sorry to see it go. I'm currently rebuilding one of my Warmoth LPS guitars (I wanted a thicker neck with binding).
I've had nothing but good experiences with Warmoth.. my emails have always been answered quickly and professionally, and every phone conversation has been pleasant. The guitars themselves are of excellent quality. Just make sure you know what you're doing when you put them together.. I do what I can by myself, then take it to a pro to finish the details such as nut and frets.
I've put together 3 Warmoth's.. I had to sell of my strat to get money for recording, but I was definately sorry to see it go. I'm currently rebuilding one of my Warmoth LPS guitars (I wanted a thicker neck with binding).
I've had nothing but good experiences with Warmoth.. my emails have always been answered quickly and professionally, and every phone conversation has been pleasant. The guitars themselves are of excellent quality. Just make sure you know what you're doing when you put them together.. I do what I can by myself, then take it to a pro to finish the details such as nut and frets.
blake da teleman
New member
Re: Who's done Warmoth?
for an 80s metal super strat should i use a strat or soloist body? and no pickguard.
for an 80s metal super strat should i use a strat or soloist body? and no pickguard.
ex-250
Riffologist Extraordinaire
Re: Who's done Warmoth?
jackson doesnt make em like this though......
i know im gonna do it eventually. i got the entire thing planned out. mahogany body, maple neck & fretboard, sharkfin inlays, locking tuners, mirror or brushed aluminum pickguard (still deciding), 6100 frets, string thru, EMG 85 or 81 bridge and 60 neck, metal pickup rings, possibly those piston knobs if i can get a hold of some, and aside from the cost of getting the pickguard made i have the price calculated down to the damn capacitor! :laugh2:
jackson doesnt make em like this though......
i know im gonna do it eventually. i got the entire thing planned out. mahogany body, maple neck & fretboard, sharkfin inlays, locking tuners, mirror or brushed aluminum pickguard (still deciding), 6100 frets, string thru, EMG 85 or 81 bridge and 60 neck, metal pickup rings, possibly those piston knobs if i can get a hold of some, and aside from the cost of getting the pickguard made i have the price calculated down to the damn capacitor! :laugh2:
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ex-250
Riffologist Extraordinaire
Re: Who's done Warmoth?
that kisakae tele site. that was the first place to have the guitar maker thing. i remember spending hours on there when it first came out.
anyway, thats pretty much exactly how i want it to look. i wasnt sure what color inlay i wanted, but warmoth said it only offered black on maple fretboards for specialty inlays, so that made up my mind.
that kisakae tele site. that was the first place to have the guitar maker thing. i remember spending hours on there when it first came out.
anyway, thats pretty much exactly how i want it to look. i wasnt sure what color inlay i wanted, but warmoth said it only offered black on maple fretboards for specialty inlays, so that made up my mind.
TattooedCarrot
New member
Re: Who's done Warmoth?
I think of Warmoth as an alternative to a custom shop, not an alternative to production. If you're getting a regular spec strat, just get a strat. But if you want your choice of woods, colors, bridge or pickup configuration, neck wood choices, fret sizes and all that outside of what's offered on a standard production guitar, then Warmoth will get you there cheaper than a custom shop order.
Here's the two I made.
I think of Warmoth as an alternative to a custom shop, not an alternative to production. If you're getting a regular spec strat, just get a strat. But if you want your choice of woods, colors, bridge or pickup configuration, neck wood choices, fret sizes and all that outside of what's offered on a standard production guitar, then Warmoth will get you there cheaper than a custom shop order.
Here's the two I made.
