My first full Warmoth build (Velocity body)

[matman14]

Hi to all,
I'm doing a build based on a Velocity body. Starting with this:

After some customization and reshaping is now this:

I'm using a Vortex neck, ebony board and SS frets:

And I have cut and reshaped the headstock to this:

I made a custom pickguard for my switching/controls system:

And everything is now color matched and stained:

So far, good progress. I'm pretty happy with how it is turning out.

 

[bruzanhd]

A bit of Brian May inspiration for this one?

 

[bagman67]

Very nice work there. Digging the Red Special vibe.

 

[matman14]

A bit of Brian May inspiration for this one?

Very nice work there. Digging the Red Special vibe.

Yes loosely based on the Red Special. My own switching setup (including bass cut) and these pickups:

 

[ragamuffin]

Oooh, I like it!

 

[bruzanhd]

Very cool. It’s awesome when you can find a way to take a guitar you like the idea of and make one even better for yourself.

 

[matman14]

First couple of coats of clear are on, and things are starting to pop very nicely:

 

[Dero08]

This is awesome! I’ve been curious about those TV Jones … seen some videos of demos and
they sound great! I’m working on a velocity build myself at the moment … also went with red