All,
I'm new to Warmoth and contemplating my first build. I've owned hundreds of guitars and built with Kiesel and others before. Just have a few questions and I'm hoping you all can look over my build and help me identify potential blind spots or things to consider.
Based on what I am seeing I can save about $300 by selecting the in-stock body #1 vs. my custom body #2. The only major difference is that I'll have to go with a swamp ash body instead of mahogany.
Questions:
Thanks,
Jeff
![back color.png back color.png](https://unofficialwarmoth.com/data/attachments/17/17825-509516f2eaf6c88f656da0450a213f76.jpg)
Neck:
![Warmoth Neck.PNG Warmoth Neck.PNG](https://unofficialwarmoth.com/data/attachments/17/17821-3b394b2f6a2dfd5c2d68d58a763cb5ed.jpg)
Body Option #1:
![Warmoth Body 2.PNG Warmoth Body 2.PNG](https://unofficialwarmoth.com/data/attachments/17/17822-ee346353eb8a9079612fc18e55c180d4.jpg)
![Warmoth Body 2.1.PNG Warmoth Body 2.1.PNG](https://unofficialwarmoth.com/data/attachments/17/17824-72a346bb9808b43f267592f1fde7ca1b.jpg)
Body Option #2:
![Warmoth Body 3.PNG Warmoth Body 3.PNG](https://unofficialwarmoth.com/data/attachments/17/17823-07a55572acefa6355a7e1fd4b18c2286.jpg)
I'm new to Warmoth and contemplating my first build. I've owned hundreds of guitars and built with Kiesel and others before. Just have a few questions and I'm hoping you all can look over my build and help me identify potential blind spots or things to consider.
Based on what I am seeing I can save about $300 by selecting the in-stock body #1 vs. my custom body #2. The only major difference is that I'll have to go with a swamp ash body instead of mahogany.
Questions:
- "Dye", it seems like this color has a slight burst - i.e. it's darker around the edges correct? Is it possible to get a solid trans black top without the 1/2" black burst on the edges? I'd like the flame to go all the way up to the natural biding.
- In Body #1 below is that water on both images? Both the "dry" and "wet" images show the water, just wanting to make sure this body doesn't isn't actually a lighter color in the middle.
- I am considering paying the extra $200 to ensure I get a minimum of a 3A roasted flame maple neck. I cannot currently choose my matching flame maple board, does Warmoth do a pretty good job of matching this up? Thoughts?
- Modern vs. Modern Tilt Back w/ Reverse Strat Headstock - I've never seen a fender headstock with a tiltback design. Anyone have a link?
- If you do a tiltback design do they add a scarfjoint?
- Would you opt. for rear bolts on the Floyd nut?
- Black (Burst-over), Black Burst, Black Burst (Burst-over) -- what is the difference in these 3? See the pic below.
- Gotoh vs. Schaller (I vote Gotoh but want your thoughts)
- 720 mod (I vote no but want your thoughts)
Thanks,
Jeff
![back color.png back color.png](https://unofficialwarmoth.com/data/attachments/17/17825-509516f2eaf6c88f656da0450a213f76.jpg)
Neck:
- Construction Modern
- Shaft Wood Roasted Flame Maple
- Fretboard Wood Roasted Flame Maple
- Unique Choice No, Warmoth can choose for me.
- Nut Width1-11/16" (43mm) - Modern Medium
- Right / Left Handed - Right-Handed Reverse
- Neck Back Profile - Standard Thin
- Fretboard Radius 10" - 16" Compound
- Number of Frets 24 Fret Extension
- Fret Size & Material SS6100 - Jumbo (Stainless)
- Tuner Hole Size Gotoh/Grover (13/32" - 11/32")
- Inlay Shape Premium Dots
- Inlay Material Black Mother Of Pearl
- Side Dots Black Side Dots
- String Nut R3 Floyd Prep w/ Mounting Holes
- Mounting Holes Standard 4-Bolt
- Neck Heel Shape Strat® Shape
- Finish Clear Satin Nitro (Maple/Maple)
![Warmoth Neck.PNG Warmoth Neck.PNG](https://unofficialwarmoth.com/data/attachments/17/17821-3b394b2f6a2dfd5c2d68d58a763cb5ed.jpg)
Body Option #1:
- Construction Chambered Core
- Wood Swamp Ash
- Lam Top Wood Flame Maple
- Lam Top Upgrades Flame Maple - High Grade
- Right / Left Handed Right-Handed
- Control Cavity Rear Rout
- Neck Pickup Rout None
- Middle Pickup Rout None
- Bridge Pickup Rout Humbucker (Wood Mount)
- Controls Tone 2
- Jack Rout 7/8" (22mm) Side Jack Hole
- Bridge Rout Type Tremolo Bridge Rout
- Original Floyd Rose Recessed
- Would you like Warmoth to install the bridge studs? No
- Mounting Holes Standard 4-Bolt
- Neck Pocket Shape Strat®
- Body Contours Forearm Contour, Tummy Cut, Custom Contoured
- Heel Binding & Edge Decorations - Natural Masked Edges
- Paint Category Dye Top Color Black Dye Back
- Color Black Satin or Gloss - Gloss
![Warmoth Body 2.PNG Warmoth Body 2.PNG](https://unofficialwarmoth.com/data/attachments/17/17822-ee346353eb8a9079612fc18e55c180d4.jpg)
![Warmoth Body 2.1.PNG Warmoth Body 2.1.PNG](https://unofficialwarmoth.com/data/attachments/17/17824-72a346bb9808b43f267592f1fde7ca1b.jpg)
Body Option #2:
- Construction Solid Core
- Wood Mahogany (1-piece)
- Lam Top Wood Flame Maple
- Unique Choice Yes, show me some Lam Lops (additional cost).
- Unique Choice Lam TopsGLT-1440
- Right / Left Handed
- Right-Handed Control Cavity
- Rear Rout
- Neck Pickup Rout None
- Middle Pickup Rout None
- Bridge Pickup Rout Humbucker (Wood Mount)
- Controls Tone 2
- Jack Rout 7/8" (22mm) Side Jack Hole
- Bridge Rout Type Tremolo Bridge Rout
- Original Floyd Rose Recessed
- Would you like Warmoth to install the bridge studs? No
- Mounting Holes Standard 4-Bolt
- Neck Pocket Shape Strat®
- Body Contours Forearm Contour, Tummy Cut, Custom Contoured Heel
- Binding & Edge Decorations - Natural Masked Edges
- Battery Box Single Battery Box
- Paint Category Dye
- Top Color Black Dye
- Back Color Black
- Gloss
![Warmoth Body 3.PNG Warmoth Body 3.PNG](https://unofficialwarmoth.com/data/attachments/17/17823-07a55572acefa6355a7e1fd4b18c2286.jpg)