Honey Burst Flame Maple / Mahogany Iceman

[bicnarker]

Hey guys!
Long time Warmoth fan and lurker, first time register-er / poster
I ordered this absolutely amazing instrument from Warmoth about a year or so ago, but at the time the forum was having some registration problems so I didn't get around to posting pics of my new baby. If any of you frequent the petrucci forums, you may have seen it there.
Anyway, enough blabbing, onto pics / specs

Body
Shape: Standard Iceman, Right Handed
Top / Finish: Flame Maple / Honey Burst
Back / Finish: 1 piece Mahogany / Clear Gloss
Binding: White
Pickup Rout: H-H
Electronics: 3 way Neck - Both - Bridge selector, 1 Volume, Mono Jack
Bridge: Recessed Gotoh TOM, String through - Gold
Side Jack: 3/4", Football side jack plate
Neck Pocket: Strat Shape
Contoured Heel: Yes

Neck
Headstock Shape: Warmoth Pro Angled, Right Handed
Back shape: Standard Thin
Size: 22 Fret
Scale: 25 1/2"
Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
Inlays: Pearloid Sharkfin
Peghead Veneer: Flame Maple / Honey Burst - Matched
Neck Wood / Finish: Mahogany / Clear Gloss
Nut Width: 11/16"
Nut Material: GraphTech white TUSQ
Frets: Nickel 6105
Tuners: Schaller mini locking tuners - Gold

Pickups
Bare Knuckle "Abraxas" Calibrated Set - Gold)

Pics (after arrival - posted on petrucci forum long ago)

Pics (after assembly)

As usual the flame is elusive to capture, and my crappy iphone camera makes the colours look a lot more yellow than usual. Apart from that, she plays amazingly, and sounds amazing too! If you're interested in seeing a video of me playing it, check out this cover I did of "Smooth Criminal" by the late, great Michael Jackson:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvsTCDeaj8U

Please ask if you're interested in any more specific details about the instrument, or for more pics  :toothy10:

 

[bicnarker]

Oh - my mistake, I realised I should probably move this to "completed projects". Is there a way to do that? Or does a moderator have to do it for me?

 

[ThePhilosopher]

I've never really liked the Iceman guitars, but that one is simply amazing.

 

[bicnarker]

I've never really liked the Iceman guitars, but that one is simply amazing.

Heh thanks a lot man
I've always found the iceman shape to be really interesting to look at (I love the little "tail" that it has... I think a les paul with that shape would look so cool) but I never really liked the white / black that they offer so much, until I was randomly surfing the net for guitar pictures and found this:

I guess it was kinda spurred on by the fact that I wanted a guitar that not many other people used... My first "good" guitar was an Ibanez JS1200, and although I love that thing to bits, people immediately get the "Satriani" vibe before you even start playing. It's good to have an instrument you can call your own, you know?

 

[JaySwear]

TOO PERFECT. Oh man, I need an Iceman... Awesome guitar!

 

[bicnarker]

TOO PERFECT. Oh man, I need an Iceman... Awesome guitar!

Everybody needs an iceman!!! ...right?  :icon_tongue:

 

[Ace Flibble]

I'll take seven.

 

[bicnarker]

I'll take seven.

Well... I was thinking of getting another one in a different colour eventually...

 

[anorakDan]

Stunning! Absolutely stunning! I hope to get around to an Iceman build someday. Great job!

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

Need a bass player?

 

[bicnarker]

Stunning! Absolutely stunning! I hope to get around to an Iceman build someday. Great job!

Thanks a lot man! Definitely recommend going with a figured top, they look great on the iceman shape in my opinion!

 

[Death by Uberschall]

Like it!!  :hello2:

 

[bicnarker]

Like it!!  :hello2:

Thanks so much man! And I've gotta let you know - I've been a huge fan of your warmoth guitars for such a long time, in fact the amber-ish flame maple top on "Burn Unit" was the reason I decided to make my guitar in this colour  :toothy12:

 

[bicnarker]

Need a bass player?

Wow man that's beautiful! Kinda reminds me of Sam Totman's signature Iceman

 

[Death by Uberschall]

Like it!!  :hello2:

Thanks so much man! And I've gotta let you know - I've been a huge fan of your warmoth guitars for such a long time, in fact the amber-ish flame maple top on "Burn Unit" was the reason I decided to make my guitar in this colour  :toothy12:

Thanks. You have a very nice Iceman right there. I'm a huge Mahogany fan!! ccasion14:

I love the Mahogany wood grain on this shot on the sides.

 

[bicnarker]

I love the Mahogany wood grain on this shot on the sides.

The best way I can describe how it looks in person is like swirling a mixture of cream and chocolate  :icon_thumright:

 

[SustainerPlayer]

All in all both classy and badass. Just like a guitar should be.  :icon_thumright:

 

[bicnarker]

All in all both classy and badass. Just like a guitar should be.  :icon_thumright:

Hehe thanks man. Kinda feel my KISS coming on playing it, though

 

[crash]

Great looking guitar!!!!  How do you like those Abraxas pups? 

 

[bicnarker]

Great looking guitar!!!!  How do you like those Abraxas pups?

Best pickups I've ever used in a guitar. Honestly, It may or may not be your thing, but it's the "humbucker" sound I've been looking for for a long time. Not too compressed, not too treble-y, just really open and "real" sounding if that makes sense.

And in all honestly, there is just no comparison between these and the Fred / Joe that's standard in my JS1200. These just sound so much better in my opinion.