Custom Koa/Mahogany Stratocaster

[AleForce1]

Warmoth Custom Koa/Mahogany Chambered Stratocaster finished using Tru-Oil.
Bridge: 2Tek
Lollar Special S Pickups with pre-wired kit that includes a blender pot.
Pickup rings: Mahogany pickup rings
Warmoth Showcase Roasted Maple Neck

Build in Progress Thread.

 

[TBurst Std]

Excellent . What’s the weight ? I have a similar 7.8 planned.

 

[AleForce1]

Excellent . What’s the weight ? I have a similar 7.8 planned.

The body was 3.3 lbs. The 2Tek bridge .9 lbs. Can't remember what the rest weighed, but it is a very light weight guitar, probably around 6 lbs. It must have been the last (or one of the last) 2TEK Bridge that Warmoth had, because they just threw all of the pieces in a ziplock bag and put it in the shipping box.

 

[Strat Avenger]

Looks great. 'Love koa.

 

[brandonhuntmusic]

Nice! How is the tone? I know builders usually recommend a mahogany neck or a warmer neck wood with the mahogany/koa body. I personally like roasted maple necks, so I’ve never considered a build like this. Does it feel balanced? Or is it bright?

 

[AleForce1]

With the 2Tek bridge and it being chambered, it sounds brighter, but I was going for that. Using the blender pot helps to balance it out.