strat body shape/contours

[dano8180]

hey guys, noob here. i am considering putting together my first strat using a warmoth body and neck, but don't know much about the company. i do have questions about the templates they use for shaping their bodies and necks. i know that the headstock shape is licensed by fender; but what about the strat body shape? are there differences between fender and warmoth bodies; i.e. sharper cutaway shapes, different body contour angles, etc. or did warmoth take measurements from an actual fender strat. thanks for any input you could give!

 

[AprioriMark]

Regarding the bodies, I believe that the W bodies are fashioned after an amalgamation of several Fender bodies.  Fender hasn't stuck to a particular shape/contour over the years.  Some people will reshape the W bodies to match an exact vintage of Fender body.  It should be noted that the chambered Warmoth bodies have a sharper edge radius than the solid bodies.  In my experience, it's still very comfortable. 

-Mark

 

[Wyliee]

hey guys, noob here. i am considering putting together my first strat using a warmoth body and neck, but don't know much about the company. i do have questions about the templates they use for shaping their bodies and necks. i know that the headstock shape is licensed by fender; but what about the strat body shape? are there differences between fender and warmoth bodies; i.e. sharper cutaway shapes, different body contour angles, etc. or did warmoth take measurements from an actual fender strat. thanks for any input you could give!

Geez, which Fender Strat?  They've been all over the places over the decades.  If you want a vintage styled Strat body, go with the Vintage body.  If you want more of a modern design, got with the Stadard body.  There is no licensing required for body shapes, BTW.  Anyone can make one.

Are you trying to match a particular year or model?  If so, which one?

 

[dano8180]

hey guys, thanks for the replies. i'm not looking to base it on any one particular era model; i was just curious if warmoth took an "our take on the strat style" type of philosophy on shaping their bodies.