Recent content by SH9195

Making progress on a rebuild of a Squire Affinity Telecaster. my goal is to end up with a relic look. Took about 24 mm off the body and added a flamed maple top. Changed out pickups for Seymour Duncan antiquity’s. Added old style saddle, new tuners, brass nut, and replaced all electronics. Had...

Yes, it’s very comfortable. Distance to nut is the same as a Gibson Les Paul.

Lots of imperfections on my first build but the two year process was an fantastic journey.  I started with a rectangular slab of mahogany about 1 1/2 inches thick and two 1/4 inch pieces of quilted maple.  Shaped the entire guitar body, routed the controls, pickups, neck pocket and all other...

Thanks for the feedback. Any particular material you use for the template? 1/4" MDF?

Looking for feedback/guidance on the two practice inlay attempts in the attached pictures before I go live and try this on my new Warmoth guitar neck. Thanks in advance. There are some small gaps which I plan to fill with a mix of saw dust from the same wood and glue.

Hello Everyone, So I am working on my first build and getting ready to attempt the fret board inlay on my Warmoth neck. Not going to lie, it's intimidating. I am going to keep practicing the inlay until I feel very comfortable with the process. My question for the group is how "proud" should...

Hello Everyone, Newbi finishing question.  I have built a Mahogany guitar body with a quilted maple top. Is it ok to finish the back of the Mahogany body with 100% pure tung oil and then spray on a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (once the lilt fully dries). I love how the tung oil makes the...

Any experience using either ColorTone Nitrocellulose aerosol or Mohawk Finishers Choice Clear Gloss Lacquer?  I live in the southeast so humidity is always a bit high. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.

Just an update that I received my shipping notification today. Order was placed on April 20th for a custom neck, no finish, fret slots only. I truly appreciate the Warmoth team as I am sure they have been working very hard to get through the backlog. Stay safe everyone!!!! 

Thanks for the update Aaron.  I’m glad I ordered without frets (slots only) since I want to try doing my own inlay.  I’m right at the 10 week mark since ordering my neck so I’m sure it won’t be too much longer.  Hope you and the team are all well. Have a Happy 4th! 

Hello Everyone, Any suggestions on sources to purchase pre-cut fretboard inlay material. Specifically I am looking for abalone (natural or man-made) for a partially finished neck I have ordered from Warmoth. Has any ordered from De Paule Supply? Thank you in advance for your suggestions. Be safe!

Hello Everyone, Just wanted to see if anyone has received a shipping notice or order for a custom body/neck placed in April 2020?  I am waiting on a neck (no finish) from an April 20th order.  Looking forward to getting it and I'm sure it will be worth the wait!  Thanks!

Thanks for the update on how things are going. I ordered a custom neck, no finish, fret slots only, no inlay on April 20th. Very happy to see that you guys are back and everyone is well. Excited to be a first-time Warmoth customer and looking forward to the neck shipping. My first build so wish...