Help me decide on neck wood.

[Cletus]

I'm planning a Black Korina SG, with SD Phat Cats to go in, and wondering what might be a appropriate choice of neck wood. I was thinking  Wenge/Ebony, but wonder whether it might be a bit dark (not colourwise, tonewise) for that body and pickup arrangement. Am I way off on that?

You be the judge

Cheers, Cletus.

 

[m4rk0]

no, it will be a great (and popular) combination!
not too dark, nice and balanced tone.

 

[Cletus]

Cheers! Now if only the body wood would come in!

 

[elfro89]

ive seen to have turned into a goncalo alves nutcase as of recent. check this bad boy out.

 

[Cletus]

That's beautiful! I wish they had that wood available for custom necks.

 

[bbl4ck]

I am pretty sure Goncalo would be available for custom necks.
The only challenge lies in the fact that there is great variation in the markings of this wood.
You may get a beauty of a piece, you might just get a nice piece [not talking quality]; it's just the chance you take with Goncalo...
Good luck & :rock-on:

 

[Cletus]

I've been through the neck builder gizmo and it isn't in the list of choices. As a matter of fact, the only neck wood there that I don't mind is the walnut.

 

[bbl4ck]

I've been through the neck builder gizmo and it isn't in the list of choices. As a matter of fact, the only neck wood there that I don't mind is the walnut.

Just because it is not in the neck builder does not mean it isn't an option for a custom neck.
Ya' just have to give them a call.  There are other woods that have fluctuating availability and they just don't post em'. 
Gotta ask...

 

[Cletus]

Ahhhh- cheers! I'll have to await the arrival of more Black Korina for my body, but I'll get back in touch with them to see what I can find.

 

[Cletus]

ive seen to have turned into a goncalo alves nutcase as of recent. check this bad boy out.

What have you done to me? You show me that Goncalo neck, and now I'm obsessed. BUT- Goncalo doesn't seem to be available for Warmoth pro angled custom necks. I'm crushed...

 

[Wyliee]

ive seen to have turned into a goncalo alves nutcase as of recent. check this bad boy out.

What have you done to me? You show me that Goncalo neck, and now I'm obsessed. BUT- Goncalo doesn't seem to be available for Warmoth pro angled custom necks. I'm crushed...

Gonc is on the waxy side and does not take well to the scarf joint used in tiltbacks.

 

[AGWAN]

kinda wish there was an Flat/angled option on some headstocks...

 

[Cletus]

I wish it was explained better on the site that x isn't available because whatever for these types of necks. And how come When you use,say, a Tele builder it gives you  a visual but when I so an SG (as I'm planning) I get bupkus? That's some kind of Gibson racism

 

[Cletus]

ive seen to have turned into a goncalo alves nutcase as of recent. check this bad boy out.

What have you done to me? You show me that Goncalo neck, and now I'm obsessed. BUT- Goncalo doesn't seem to be available for Warmoth pro angled custom necks. I'm crushed...

Gonc is on the waxy side and does not take well to the scarf joint used in tiltbacks.

Thanks for that Eric, at least it's not out there teasing me anymore! What would you suggest is compatible look and sound wise? It's to be matched with a Korina body as soon as you guys get it, but I might as well order the neck in the meantime.

 

[tubby.twins]

Thanks for that Eric, at least it's not out there teasing me anymore! What would you suggest is compatible look and sound wise? It's to be matched with a Korina body as soon as you guys get it, but I might as well order the neck in the meantime.

From the woods available, Bubinga looks really close, but may not sound the same.

 

[Cletus]

Thanks for that Eric, at least it's not out there teasing me anymore! What would you suggest is compatible look and sound wise? It's to be matched with a Korina body as soon as you guys get it, but I might as well order the neck in the meantime.

From the woods available, Bubinga looks really close, but may not sound the same.

I've been thinking wenge/ebony but I'm concerned it will be an issue with the sg neckdive. Anyone?

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

And how come When you use,say, a Tele builder it gives you  a visual but when I so an SG (as I'm planning) I get bupkus? That's some kind of Gibson racism

There's an easy explanation.  Warmoth, like myself, are Gibson racists.  I think they should have their own schools, water fountains, and ride in their cases on the back of the bus.

Nah, they just haven't extended the newer builder to all of the other models.  It's probably safe to say Warmoth sells more Tele and Strat bodies, so shouldn't they get the priority over the SG?

 

[Cletus]

And how come When you use,say, a Tele builder it gives you  a visual but when I so an SG (as I'm planning) I get bupkus? That's some kind of Gibson racism

There's an easy explanation.  Warmoth, like myself, are Gibson racists.  I think they should have their own schools, water fountains, and ride in their cases on the back of the bus.

Nah, they just haven't extended the newer builder to all of the other models.  It's probably safe to say Warmoth sells more Tele and Strat bodies, so shouldn't they get the priority over the SG?

As the SG is the bestest thing ever made, I find this "paying-the-bills-and-keeping-people-gainfully-employed" logic irrational  at best.

This guy had a dream, that one day everyone would play SGs and live in the light of eternal peace and happiness. As everyone plays Fenders, the world is in a Depression, and the wold is in turmoil. See what you did Leo you evil creature!

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

You do know you're Warmoth SG will have a Fender neckpocket and accept a 25.5" scale Fender neck.  The nightmare will be a reality.

 

[Cletus]

You do know you're Warmoth SG will have a Fender neckpocket and accept a 25.5" scale Fender neck.  The nightmare will be a reality.

But why would I want to ruin a lovely SG body with that silly 6 in line guff? I like the look of the Warmoth headstock actually.