I'm building a San Dimas-style shredder. It'll be lightly finished with dye, oil, and lacquer.
Here are the basics so far:
Body:
Strat, Solid, Alder, Rear Rout, Contoured Heel
2 Duncan wood mount HBs (JB & 59, I think)
1 volume, 3-way switch
Side Jack w/ electrosocket jack
Recessed Schaller Floyd
Neck:
Strat, maple/maple
Warmoth Pro or Vintage Modern
1-11/16”, Standard thin, 10-16”, 22 SS6100 Frets
Black Face & Side Dots
Sperzel tuners
Floyd R4 nut w/ Mounting Holes
Now for some questions:
I'd kind of like a Mahogany body, but feel it’s going to be heavy - what are your experiences with Warmoth mahogany body weights?
Debating the 720 mod - It’ll work fine with the recessed Schaller and 22 fret unbound neck, right?
Assuming it works, Is it just a matter of how high I want the strings off the body? Generally I prefer the slightly higher feel, but should I be worried about how high I’ll have to set the bridge without the mod? I don’t want it to be too “floaty.”
I’m unsure on the neck construction type. I’d only be getting VM for the looks - should I just get the Pro?
Is quartersawn maple worthwhile? Especially on WP construction?
Is the R4 nut ok? It’s the same width as the R3, but wider spacing for unbound necks, correct?
Will I need a string tree with the Sperzels and locknut?
Finally, I’m planning on shimming my Floyd saddles according to this thread: http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=1983.0
Looks like I’ll need 2 shims under the E strings, and 1 under the A and B.
Thanks!!!!!!
Here are the basics so far:
Body:
Strat, Solid, Alder, Rear Rout, Contoured Heel
2 Duncan wood mount HBs (JB & 59, I think)
1 volume, 3-way switch
Side Jack w/ electrosocket jack
Recessed Schaller Floyd
Neck:
Strat, maple/maple
Warmoth Pro or Vintage Modern
1-11/16”, Standard thin, 10-16”, 22 SS6100 Frets
Black Face & Side Dots
Sperzel tuners
Floyd R4 nut w/ Mounting Holes
Now for some questions:
I'd kind of like a Mahogany body, but feel it’s going to be heavy - what are your experiences with Warmoth mahogany body weights?
Debating the 720 mod - It’ll work fine with the recessed Schaller and 22 fret unbound neck, right?
Assuming it works, Is it just a matter of how high I want the strings off the body? Generally I prefer the slightly higher feel, but should I be worried about how high I’ll have to set the bridge without the mod? I don’t want it to be too “floaty.”
I’m unsure on the neck construction type. I’d only be getting VM for the looks - should I just get the Pro?
Is quartersawn maple worthwhile? Especially on WP construction?
Is the R4 nut ok? It’s the same width as the R3, but wider spacing for unbound necks, correct?
Will I need a string tree with the Sperzels and locknut?
Finally, I’m planning on shimming my Floyd saddles according to this thread: http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=1983.0
Looks like I’ll need 2 shims under the E strings, and 1 under the A and B.
Thanks!!!!!!