rorycosgrove
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Hi! I've dreamed of building with Warmoth parts for many years and I'm finally in a position to do so! I'll post a list of my desired specs before purchasing, but before that there are just a few things I would like some help with. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!
1. I'm looking to loosely match the feel of my Ibanez RG's neck. I've researched many threads to arrive at the conclusion that fret sizes such as "jumbo" are not set in stone and vary greatly by manufacturer. As I don't have access to the tool(s) needed to measure fret size, and going to a tech is a bit inconvenient currently, I was wondering if anyone knows what fret size Ibanez is calling Jumbo on recent models such as mine: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/rgew520mcw_1p_01.html
2. Additionally, I'd like to match my Ibanez's rather flat 400mm radius, which is close to 16 inches. I'm also planning on using a Floyd Rose, but as I understand it the Floyd nuts have a radius of 10 inches or sometimes 12. What is the best solution for equipping a Floyd Nut on a 16 inch radius? (I'm very comfortable on my Ibanez neck, and while I have heard many great things about the compound radius boards, I don't want to spend a large sum of money on something I haven't tried, especially when I already love the 16).
3. I'm interested in getting a matching headstock veneer. I don't see this option as a selection on the website, so would it be best to call or email Warmoth to inquire further? My body top and potential headstock veneer would be flame maple, and my neck and fretboard wood choice is roasted flame maple. I'm also not certain if the headstock veneer option is in any way related to my choice of whether to have the neck finished or not.
4. Last question! At the risk of starting a huge Basswood debate, I've done a lot of research on the wood and concluded that it's quality varies greatly, so I was just wondering if anyone here has experience with Warmoth's selection of Basswood and can vouch for it's quality.
I hope these questions are not too much - I've spent many hours researching everything and these were the only things I could not come to a conclusion on. Once again I appreciate any help, thank you!
Rory
1. I'm looking to loosely match the feel of my Ibanez RG's neck. I've researched many threads to arrive at the conclusion that fret sizes such as "jumbo" are not set in stone and vary greatly by manufacturer. As I don't have access to the tool(s) needed to measure fret size, and going to a tech is a bit inconvenient currently, I was wondering if anyone knows what fret size Ibanez is calling Jumbo on recent models such as mine: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/rgew520mcw_1p_01.html
2. Additionally, I'd like to match my Ibanez's rather flat 400mm radius, which is close to 16 inches. I'm also planning on using a Floyd Rose, but as I understand it the Floyd nuts have a radius of 10 inches or sometimes 12. What is the best solution for equipping a Floyd Nut on a 16 inch radius? (I'm very comfortable on my Ibanez neck, and while I have heard many great things about the compound radius boards, I don't want to spend a large sum of money on something I haven't tried, especially when I already love the 16).
3. I'm interested in getting a matching headstock veneer. I don't see this option as a selection on the website, so would it be best to call or email Warmoth to inquire further? My body top and potential headstock veneer would be flame maple, and my neck and fretboard wood choice is roasted flame maple. I'm also not certain if the headstock veneer option is in any way related to my choice of whether to have the neck finished or not.
4. Last question! At the risk of starting a huge Basswood debate, I've done a lot of research on the wood and concluded that it's quality varies greatly, so I was just wondering if anyone here has experience with Warmoth's selection of Basswood and can vouch for it's quality.
I hope these questions are not too much - I've spent many hours researching everything and these were the only things I could not come to a conclusion on. Once again I appreciate any help, thank you!
Rory