Theres a neck profile made by a guy named Rick Toone called the Trapezoidal Neck Profile which i find very interesting. I wanted to get a Warmoth with this neck profile for my guitar, so i contacted Rick about getting a template to give to them. He was very enthusiastic about the idea and said he would contact Warmoth himself to discuss the design and licensing, and i contacted them myself making the request for a neck with this profile. They have said that at this time it is not something they would like to pursue, but i thought i would bring the idea to everyone here and see if you guys would be interested in the chance to own a Warmoth neck with this profile?
http://www.ricktoone.com/2007/11/trapezoidal-nec.html This is a link to Ricks site with info on the Trapezoidal Neck Profile.
http://www.youtube.com/v/l2qa3J2sKlA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0
Above is a video about one of Ricks bass guitars with the Trapezoidal Neck Profile. They start talking about it at 6:32.
Here is a quote from the initial response Rick gave me when i emailed him about his neck profile:
"Justin — this is a great idea, and I would be honored. I have used Warmoth products for several decades, and they consistently perform to high quality standards. They will be fully capable of building a Trapezoidal Neck Profile neck that I would feel represents the design well. I have been contacted by a growing number of musicians who would like to use the profile, either on new builds or as replacement necks, but you are the first who has suggested Warmoth....I would also like to share with Warmoth how to "correctly" build the neck. I have no doubt they are fully capable of building the shape. Once they understand the nuances of the design, you will likely find the shape "disappears" into your hand. Unless clients request otherwise, it is the only shape I am currently building...including on my own personal instruments."
As you can see he is very keen to share his design with Warmoth.
Im not upset that Warmoth declined my request at this time, i am merely presenting this idea to everyone here to build some interest in the design so that maybe some time in the future Warmoth will incorporate it.
http://www.ricktoone.com/2007/11/trapezoidal-nec.html This is a link to Ricks site with info on the Trapezoidal Neck Profile.
http://www.youtube.com/v/l2qa3J2sKlA&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0
Above is a video about one of Ricks bass guitars with the Trapezoidal Neck Profile. They start talking about it at 6:32.
Here is a quote from the initial response Rick gave me when i emailed him about his neck profile:
"Justin — this is a great idea, and I would be honored. I have used Warmoth products for several decades, and they consistently perform to high quality standards. They will be fully capable of building a Trapezoidal Neck Profile neck that I would feel represents the design well. I have been contacted by a growing number of musicians who would like to use the profile, either on new builds or as replacement necks, but you are the first who has suggested Warmoth....I would also like to share with Warmoth how to "correctly" build the neck. I have no doubt they are fully capable of building the shape. Once they understand the nuances of the design, you will likely find the shape "disappears" into your hand. Unless clients request otherwise, it is the only shape I am currently building...including on my own personal instruments."
As you can see he is very keen to share his design with Warmoth.
Im not upset that Warmoth declined my request at this time, i am merely presenting this idea to everyone here to build some interest in the design so that maybe some time in the future Warmoth will incorporate it.
