I had exactly the same:-
https://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=32190.0
Send it back and let them fix it or replace it if you don't have the right gear to do it yourself.
I suspect this may be a more common problem than most people realise. The backbow in mine was just about right...
Just a note to say all sorted now - Warmoth customer service were very good.
Sent the neck back to them, they took a look and emailed me to say yeah it's not good. But the good news is it was fixable (which was great as I'd already applied a finish to the neck and was really happy how it came...
Quick update - as I think you guys thought would be the case, perfect customer service response:-
It's a shame because it'll be another 10-15 weeks UK turnaround I suspect to get sorted, but stuff happens...
Thanks for the info about the dots.
>> The warranty as you have added additional finish may be an issue as Warmoth has already applied one.
Looks OK actually. I'm not looking to return it (I still need a neck!) and Warmoth has a 12-24 month warranty on defects. This is clearly a defect - necks...
Yep, dropped them an email. Thanks - will report back.
Here's a pic with a straight edge. This is with the straight edge touching the fretboard up by the nut. At the far end it's about 1mm back bowed. It's too much to try and fret level out as it'll take off way too much material.
Might be a...
Thanks guys.
Yes, it's a hard finish and nitro on nitro. I just put a couple of amber coats on because it was literally bright orange. Sounds like actually that won't be a problem warranty wise. Actually, reading the docs Warmoth do say the warranty is void if you *don't* apply a finish...
Hi all, new member here :)
I received my Tele neck last week from Warmoth - vintage style, 7.25" radius rosewood on Maple. I ordered it with a vintage nitro tint which unfortunately is quite a bright orange. I have now gone over that with a nitro tabacco and it's warmed it up and now looks...
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