Gkelm
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So I’ve wanted to do a charvel pro mod type build, and a while back picked up a nice used lightly figured USACG neck with a lock nut route, and planned to order a Warmoth body.
Wanted alder with a flamed top...and most comments I’ve seen indicate that the standard flames maple caps are generally pretty good.
I did notice when I ordered a big upcharge option for a select top that I didn’t see previously...but since I’d heard standard tops were nice, I went with that.
I wasn’t expecting eye popping flame, but at least something that could be recognized as having some figuring. This looks like a plain top, with perhaps a hair of figuring. Pretty disappointed at first.
Otherwise the weight is nice and light, and the alder looks great. It’s a shame.
Was going to return it, but having to pay shipping both ways is a stumbling block. I can make out some flame, so going to see if the oil makes it pop a bit. Or I can paint it black. :laughing3:
Wanted alder with a flamed top...and most comments I’ve seen indicate that the standard flames maple caps are generally pretty good.
I did notice when I ordered a big upcharge option for a select top that I didn’t see previously...but since I’d heard standard tops were nice, I went with that.
I wasn’t expecting eye popping flame, but at least something that could be recognized as having some figuring. This looks like a plain top, with perhaps a hair of figuring. Pretty disappointed at first.
Otherwise the weight is nice and light, and the alder looks great. It’s a shame.
Was going to return it, but having to pay shipping both ways is a stumbling block. I can make out some flame, so going to see if the oil makes it pop a bit. Or I can paint it black. :laughing3: