Recent content by Masta C

4 Things: 1) Fender-style contoured heel (this option is waaaaaaay overdue!) 2) Modern forearm contour on Iceman body shape (as another user mentioned above) 3) Ibanez/Iceman-inspired headstock shape (seriously, how can you offer the correct body, but no decent headstock options?) 4)...

It bothers me that Warmoth offers the "Iceman" body shape, but no corresponding Ibanez-esque headstock shape to pair it with! Looking at their standard offerings, I can't seem to find a headstock shape that pairs well with the Iceman's unique look. What headstocks are other people using with...

I wish Warmoth offered the big '70s headstock on their Baritone scale necks. Drives me absolutely crazy that they won't budge on this :/ That said, you got some beautiful pieces there, OP! Can't wait to see that all together! \m/

Also depends on how old it is.  If it's vintage Warmoth, it may not be marked with the profile.

Interesting, when did they start using the "honeycomb" chambering on the Strat bodies?

Looking at the two bridge diagrams above, are the string holes indeed closer on the humbucker bridge plate?  If so, will that cause an issue on a body routed for a stock Tele string spacing?  It's about 1.5mm difference in width overall, but only 0.3mm per hole.  Does it matter?

Wow! I'm surprised the two Gotoh bridges are so different, but I guess it makes sense.  Wishful thinking on my part, ha ha! That pretty much answers my question(s)! Seriously, I appreciate the help from each of you and hopefully this info might help clarify things for others, as well :)

I was interested in the recessed Wilkinson when I first heard about it, but I came to realize it really isn't much of an upgrade in real-world use.  Some guys do custom routs, like the one you're imagining, that work well to set the bridge lower in the body, but all of the Warmoth examples...

Thank you, gentlemen.  Sounds like I'll have to put in a call to Warmoth to be certain.  I'll let you know what I find out :)

Looking at getting a new Tele body.  :headbang: In the interest of future-proofing the body, I was looking at a humbucker rout in the neck and bridge spots with a Strat type single coil rout in the middle. My question...will a common Tele bridge (perhaps the "modern" version by Gotoh) and...