My first Warmoth

[Johnny]

This is my first Warmoth build.  I'm really happy with the quality of what I received.  Not having ordered from Warmoth before, I was a little concerned; however, the everything was really well done (great finish; great fit).

The guitar has a chambered Strat body and is really easy on the shoulder (body was 3 lbs).  It's a Copperhead finish on quilted maple cap with a mohogany body and neck.  Fretboard is Indian rosewood with stainless steel frets.  Components are...

Pickups: EMG-SA's
Tremolo: Wilkinson
Tuners: Schaller (locking)

I would like to thank everyone here for their participation in this forum.  I referred to it often while doing the build and the information was very helpful.

 

[Cagey]

Wow. That's nice, Nice, NICE! Also, gorgeous! I wouldn't kick that one out for eating crackers in bed. You must be very pleased.

 

[Johnny]

Thanks!  Yes, I'm very pleased.  It's taking me a bit to get used to the pups because my other guitars all have humbuckers (at least in the bridge position), but I wanted to build something different from what I already owned.

I should point out that I'm not much of a guitar tech though I am patient and decent with hand tools.  I did not find the build to be difficult at all.  As for setup, I did what I could do and it plays as good or better then any of my others (PRS, Tom Andersion, Epi 335 Elitist).  I would think if I had it professionally setup, it would play incredibly well.

 

[Cagey]

I'm sure you'll get used to the pickups, then you'll wonder how you lived without them.

As for setup, that's usually money well-spent. But, if you're comfy with tools, there's a lotta information out there to help you along. A good setup isn't as mysterious or unobtainable a thing as some would lead you to believe. It mostly involves patience, a light touch and having the right tools. Of course, the right tools aren't cheap and you don't want to practice on a golden child like what you've just put together. Better to find somebody who needs a setup, doesn't have any money, and won't notice if you do a less-than-stellar job <grin>

 

[bagman67]

That there is a swanky guitar! 


Once you EQ your amp around the single coils, I think you'll find them very fun to work with - not generally as much RAAARRRRR as the humbuckers you're accustomed to, but that's not a bad thing.  Sometimes a little less = a lot more.  Welcome to the club, and thanks for sharing.


Peace


Bagman

 

[blackofe]

it's just beautiful! :headbang: :guitaristgif: hopefully it's give you lots of pleasure :hello2:

 

[swarfrat]

Ewww yuck! the EMG's ruin it.Send it to me and I'll see that its put out of its misery.

When I ditched my bridge humbucker to go back to 3 singles, I thought I'd miss it. And in some ways I do, but bridge singles have a nice tight gritty crunch all their own.

 

[Johnny]

Thanks everyone.  While I'm still getting used to the single coils, I've already developed an appreciation for them.  There's more definition to the notes which means I can't be as sloppy.  When you're as (not) good as me, it's good to have a setup that will push you to improve.

Oh, and the comment about EQ'ing the amp is probably right on.  Since I switch between guitars a lot, I've noticed some of the patches work better with certain guitars and not so good with others.  I use a Line 6 Live X3 which I have a love/hate relationship with.  It doesn't sound as good as I'd like, but you gotta love its all-in-one, small package convenience.  I need to set up some patches for the new guitar, but I find the task tedious.

 

[riverbluff]

Killer Guitar.

 

[AprioriMark]

Ahhh, the superstrat.  Yours is a more beautiful version of my first W, and it still inspires me.  Kudos!

-Mark

 

[Johnny]

Thanks guys!  I'm really liking the guitar. I found some patches that work really well and the thing sounds great. The only problem is the more time I spend on this forum, the more things I want to change. Now I feel the need to rip the thing apart and make some changes. First, I need a custom neck plate by DangerousR6.  I think I've got great idea for one. And since the neck will have to come off, I might as well install threaded inserts to bolt the neck on. Then for the pups, I didn't like the way the wood screw looks, so now I feel the need to pull those and mount them using threaded inserts with a cover plate flush with the body. Oh boy, and what else will I find on here that I just can't resist doing?

:icon_smile:

 

[DangerousR6]

Finally, someone who didn't cover up a beautiful top with a bunch of unsightly junk, i.e. pup rings, pick guards...

Awesome axe... :icon_thumright:

 

[Death by Uberschall]

Finally, someone who didn't cover up a beautiful top with a bunch of unsightly junk, i.e. pup rings, pick guards...

Awesome axe... :icon_thumright:

Still too many knobs though.  :icon_jokercolor:

Sweet guitar, great pick up choice.  :icon_thumright:

 

[DangerousR6]

Finally, someone who didn't cover up a beautiful top with a bunch of unsightly junk, i.e. pup rings, pick guards...

Awesome axe... :icon_thumright:

Still too many knobs though.  :icon_jokercolor:

Sweet guitar, great pick up choice.  :icon_thumright:

Less is more, and alas...no Floyd.... :sad1:

 

[Johnny]

Finally, someone who didn't cover up a beautiful top with a bunch of unsightly junk, i.e. pup rings, pick guards...

Awesome axe... :icon_thumright:

Still too many knobs though.  :icon_jokercolor:

Sweet guitar, great pick up choice.  :icon_thumright:

Less is more, and alas...no Floyd.... :sad1:

I agree with the comment about not to much crap on the guitar.  A pick guard can be kind of cool. I like the one I have on my Tom Anderson, BUT when the wood is as pretty as this, it is a sin to cover it up.  As for controls, I would have been happy with a single volume control, but since I never have done anything with wiring up pickups before, it was easy to just get the standard controls and the EMGs which do not require any soldering.

As for the term, I'm really happy with the Wilkinson.  I really didn't want to hassle with a  Floyd. All a matter of preference though.

 

[DangerousR6]

Finally, someone who didn't cover up a beautiful top with a bunch of unsightly junk, i.e. pup rings, pick guards...

Awesome axe... :icon_thumright:

Still too many knobs though.  :icon_jokercolor:

Sweet guitar, great pick up choice.  :icon_thumright:

Less is more, and alas...no Floyd.... :sad1:

I agree with the comment about not to much crap on the guitar.  A pick guard can be kind of cool. I like the one I have on my Tom Anderson, BUT when the wood is as pretty as this, it is a sin to cover it up.  As for controls, I would have been happy with a single volume control, but since I never have done anything with wiring up pickups before, it was easy to just get the standard controls and the EMGs which do not require any soldering.

As for the term, I'm really happy with the Wilkinson.  I really didn't want to hassle with a  Floyd. All a matter of preference though.

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