Carved Top Mahogany Tele: $260, Carved Top Mahogany LPS: $510 ... why?

[Cagey]

It does seem like no body contours are available (I'd think the tummy-cut would be the only one possible, but doesn't seem to be offered) ... does anyone know why not?

Because you wish it!​

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

Most likely because you can't lay a carved top on a flat surface of the CNC table, unless doing it before carving.  Though, the LPs don't have that option available either, so it's not like just the Tele is getting screwed.

 

[TonyFlyingSquirrel]

All carved tops have the rear cavities routed first, then they're flipped and front surface CNC'd.

Also, tummy cut on a regular LP body can intersect with chambering/hollowing cuts already made in the base blank,  additionally, LP's do not traditionally have tummy cuts, therefore the original arpature that applys suction to the body blank to hold it down on the CNC table most likely is made for the traditional cut.  With CNC, you have to remember that each of the arpatures are made specific to the body and some of its idiosyncratic features.

 

[reluctant-builder]

I understand. I merely asked because my Swedes have tummy contours and it's a nice feature, but they're more of a deviation from the Les Paul than the typical copies.