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Flame Koa Turtles Strat

ghostrider

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Body
ConstructionSolid - Extra Light
Core WoodRoasted Swamp Ash
Lam Top WoodFlame Koa - Super High Grade
Unique ChoiceNo
Control CavityRear Rout (Standard)
Neck Pickup RoutStrat
Middle Pickup RoutStrat
Bridge Pickup RoutHumbucker
ControlsVolume 1, Tone 1, Tone 2
Jack Rout7/8" (22mm) Side Jack Hole
Bridge Rout TypeTremolo
Bridge RoutGotoh 510 Tremolo
Mounting HolesStandard 4-Bolt
Neck Pocket ShapeStrat®
Body ContoursContoured Heel
Body Weight3.81 lbs

Neck
ConstructionModern
WoodRoasted Flame Maple
Fretboard WoodEbony (black)
Nut Width1-11/16" (43mm) - Modern Medium
Neck Back ProfileStandard Thin
Fretboard Radius10" - 16" Compound
Number of Frets22
Fret Size & Material6150 - Wide & Tall (Stainless)
Tuner Hole SizeSchaller (25/64")
Inlay ShapeTurtles
Inlay MaterialMother of Pearl
Side DotsMother of Pearl
String NutStandard Nut - GraphTech White TUSQ XL
Mounting HolesStandard 4-Bolt
Neck Heel ShapeStrat® Shape
FinishNone

Parts
Neck PickupLambertones Triple Shot Neck
Middle PickupLambertones Triple Shot RW Middle
Bridge HumbuckerLambertones Grinder
Neck & Middle Pickup CoversBlack Open Covers + Pearloid Inserts
Bridge Humbucker CoverBlack Open Cover + Pearloid Insert
Pickup Rings (Neck + Middle)Ebony
Pickup Ring (Bridge)Rosewood
Control CoverRosewood
BridgeGotoh EV510T-BS (Black)
String Spacing54mm
Saddle Size10.8mm
KnobsEbony + Koa Caps
Switch5-way w/Ebony Tip
Strap ButtonsSchaller Strap Locks (Black)
Output JackBlack
Neck PlateBlack w/Custom Turtle
TunersSchaller Locking M6 135 Staggered (Black)
 
Very nice! Only thing I see (and it is a personal niggle) is the low E so close to the edge of the fret board.
 
Very nice! Only thing I see (and it is a personal niggle) is the low E so close to the edge of the fret board.
That's just the camera angle. It's a pet peeve of mine too and one of the reasons I moved away from vintage spacings. I would frequently vibrato the string right off the board (usually high E).
 
That's just the camera angle. It's a pet peeve of mine too and one of the reasons I moved away from vintage spacings. I would frequently vibrato the string right off the board (usually high E).
Sorry,looked like the vintage spacing which drives me bonkers.She is a beauty!
 
Sorry,looked like the vintage spacing which drives me bonkers.She is a beauty!
Thanks!

I'm with you. Probably not a popular opinion, but down with vintage spacing!

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Man, this doesn't happen very often, but I am actually jealous. That guitar is stunning! Every single aspect of that is perfect. Great job!!
 
Absolutely stunning ! How did you get the flame Koa ? I haven't seen it offered, not even Unique Choice tops.

Yeah, they're really tough to come by. I ordered a UC Koa body a couple of years ago and the UC choices were super slim. Then they removed UC completely. Koa wasn't an option anymore when UC came back. This particular body was part of the limited run of Koa they did almost exactly a year ago.

I got onto the Warmoth site 10 mins after the announcement and I could tell from the graphic they used for the banner that there were definitely some gone already. I was so very lucky and thankful to have been able to snatch this one up! I'm not sure how long the rest lasted, but I think most of them were gone within the day.
 
Yeah, they're really tough to come by. I ordered a UC Koa body a couple of years ago and the UC choices were super slim. Then they removed UC completely. Koa wasn't an option anymore when UC came back. This particular body was part of the limited run of Koa they did almost exactly a year ago.

I got onto the Warmoth site 10 mins after the announcement and I could tell from the graphic they used for the banner that there were definitely some gone already. I was so very lucky and thankful to have been able to snatch this one up! I'm not sure how long the rest lasted, but I think most of them were gone within the day.
Man, what a great snag. That peice is just beautiful !
 
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