So this is my first foray into Warmoths, and I must say I'm quite excited for the end result. For a little bit of background on myself: I've been playing guitar for about 6 years now along with drums since 2000. I was inspired by Trey Anastasio of Phish to get up out my seat and start shaking my ass like I've always wanted to; plus I'd always wanted to be involved with the tonal aspect of writing. Okay, enough bs no one wants to read!
My current guitar is a Cort M800 which is technically a full hollowbody, even though it's got a decent size wood block from the neck joint to the bottom of the neck pick-up (not the bottom of the guitar, though!). It's a pretty nice guitar, I love the cavity mostly. However, the neck is really too thin for me, and it can stress my hand quickly if I'm doing some jazzier chords down low.
It's pretty much a PRS copy with a few things moved around, but it's a three piece body, so no shaped or braced sides.
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I unfortunately had my original Ibanez and a not even year-old Strat stolen from my household, so this guitar was meant to replace those, and also be my new main.
Without any further adieu:
My current guitar is a Cort M800 which is technically a full hollowbody, even though it's got a decent size wood block from the neck joint to the bottom of the neck pick-up (not the bottom of the guitar, though!). It's a pretty nice guitar, I love the cavity mostly. However, the neck is really too thin for me, and it can stress my hand quickly if I'm doing some jazzier chords down low.
It's pretty much a PRS copy with a few things moved around, but it's a three piece body, so no shaped or braced sides.
TLDR; Skip to here
I unfortunately had my original Ibanez and a not even year-old Strat stolen from my household, so this guitar was meant to replace those, and also be my new main.
Without any further adieu:
Warmoth VIP - DL Koa on Alder, Unique Choice. 24 Fret rerout, H-X-H, Set up for Tune-o-Matic.
The Picture really doesn't do that Koa top its due justice.
The Picture really doesn't do that Koa top its due justice.
Black binding on the Alder body. I wanted to go with Black over the natural masked because the Koa was such a rich spread, I wanted a nice black line to outline the top, I think it came out great. I have no idea if Warmoth was trying to match the shades of the Alder and Koa, but they sure do look great together.
Ebony (Normal, non-unique choice) Fretboard, 6150 Nickel Frets, 24 Frets, Pearloid Diamond inlays
Back of the neck, loving it.
So unfortunately I have no luthier skills what-so-ever and I'm really not too keen on diving in headfirst to a semi-hollow VIP build. Alas, I must wait a few more weeks until my Luthier can piece her together and bestow my axe of glory upon me.
I'll post the finished product or any update pictures as soon as I can!
Ebony (Normal, non-unique choice) Fretboard, 6150 Nickel Frets, 24 Frets, Pearloid Diamond inlays
Back of the neck, loving it.
So unfortunately I have no luthier skills what-so-ever and I'm really not too keen on diving in headfirst to a semi-hollow VIP build. Alas, I must wait a few more weeks until my Luthier can piece her together and bestow my axe of glory upon me.
I'll post the finished product or any update pictures as soon as I can!
