I was planning on building a custom body from warmoth and having them apply the finish. I'm looking for a finish that goes from dark red or black to red to orange. I'm intending to do this on a quilted maple top so it gives the effect of fire. In looking at the finishes on the website, it's hard to tell if the aptly named fire burst is the way to go or if there is a better one. Any experience with the the reds and orange burst finishes from Warmoth? Thanks.
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musicispeace
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That looks very cool. What neck did you have in mind?
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Consider fire-burst (darker, more reddish) and tequila sunrise burst (more yellow/orange) as well.
The padauk-bocote combo might be a little busy when placed on the same axe as a very highly figured top in a rich color My own view is if you're gonna have a highly figured body, you should go with a visually simple fingerboard, and vice versa. Padouk plus black or subtly striped macassar ebony, or perhaps dark rosewood, might be more visually harmonious.
Also, skip the inlays. Looks classy.
The padauk-bocote combo might be a little busy when placed on the same axe as a very highly figured top in a rich color My own view is if you're gonna have a highly figured body, you should go with a visually simple fingerboard, and vice versa. Padouk plus black or subtly striped macassar ebony, or perhaps dark rosewood, might be more visually harmonious.
Also, skip the inlays. Looks classy.
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I can't picture Padauk/Bocote working on the body. The colors in Bocote clash with the body, and the figuring in most pieces is too much to be paired with a quilted maple laminate top. Padauk is a very red wood, so it is hard to pair with red bodies, because you end up with mismatched shades of red. This is especially noteworthy when you factor in that Padauk changes color over time.
IMO, you need something that contrasts the body finish, both in color, and figure. Firstly, you want a plain fretboard with minimal figuring. The quilted maple laminate top needs to do all of the talking. Having a figured fretboard would mean that the neck and body fight for attention, and everything will end up too "busy," visually. As for the color, the body is going to be light and brightly-colored, so the fretboard should be darker. The neck wood could go either way, but IMO, dark wood would be classier than light wood.
IMO, you need something that contrasts the body finish, both in color, and figure. Firstly, you want a plain fretboard with minimal figuring. The quilted maple laminate top needs to do all of the talking. Having a figured fretboard would mean that the neck and body fight for attention, and everything will end up too "busy," visually. As for the color, the body is going to be light and brightly-colored, so the fretboard should be darker. The neck wood could go either way, but IMO, dark wood would be classier than light wood.
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Cagey said:
Agreed.
If anything, increase the size of the side dots from 3/32" to 1/16". Easy to do if you take a few minutes to make a jig in order to ensure the same angle when drilling out the old ones and replacing them with these.
http://www.stewmac.com/Materials_and_Supplies/Binding_and_Trim/Side_Dots/Plastic_Side_Dot_Material.html
Or
Just drill out the 3/32" ones & replace them with these.
http://www.stewmac.com/Materials_and_Supplies/Binding_and_Trim/Side_Dots/Glow_in_the_Dark_Dots.html
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I'll pile on for the busy top = plain fingerboard argument. The picture you posted is a good example. IMHO position markers or not is just personal preference. Go with whatever suits you and the guitar. You certainly don't need them - I have guitars with dots, blocks and none - and play them all equally badly.
Colour-wise, it's sometimes surprising what works - matching, contrasting or outright clashing can all be good. I'd strongly recommend mocking up your intended combination before pulling the trigger - especially if you're going off the beaten track.
Colour-wise, it's sometimes surprising what works - matching, contrasting or outright clashing can all be good. I'd strongly recommend mocking up your intended combination before pulling the trigger - especially if you're going off the beaten track.
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Fat Pete said:
Agree. I have done a lot of copy-paste-crop to compare ideas visually and spend a number of days referring back to them until I reach a final decision. Its an easy way to test simple vs busy vs whatever else before putting out the money on a neck. Some here do it in Photoshop if so inclined. I have one fretboard without inlays due to the nice fretboard and you get used to it, but it cracks me up when I get lost :laughing7: I ordered an all Bubinga neck about a year ago from the custom builder option and just got cream dots on the fret board and it all looks great. But as many have said, at the end of the day it has to make you happy and no one else. if you want to have a busy neck to go with that body just make sure that works for YOU.
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