Torn on what to build next

[ThePhilosopher]

I'm a bit torn on which of the following projects to tackle next, so I figured to put it to a vote.

1. A simple rear-routed HH Jazzmaster build with a CBS headstock, clear satin finished swamp ash body, wenge neck with a ziricote fretboard - almost a vintage modern JM take on a Blackmachine
2. A chambered walnut body + rosewood top Tele with a rosewood neck + fretboard, single f-hole - also rear-routed for 2 humbuckers
3. A 25" 7 string using that screamin' deal neck, swamp ash body with a gloss rosewood lam top

 

[NedRyerson]

I was torn between the Tele and the 7, but my metal heart won out in the end and voted 7.

 

[Rick]

Well ... I went with the JM if you don't have one already. They are really comfortable. Though that tele sounds like it would be gorgeous. Tough choice.

 

[ThePhilosopher]

I have a Green Flake JM but it's a bit more traditional, and IT IS super comfy. I would probably tune that new one down to C standard.

 

[stratamania]

I voted for a seven string. 2nd choice Tele.

 

[JohnnyHardtail]

I’m wondering what the tele made from walnut and rosewood would be like. Are you considering that combination for aesthetics or some other motivation?

 

[ThePhilosopher]

I’m wondering what the tele made from walnut and rosewood would be like. Are you considering that combination for aesthetics or some other motivation?

Aesthetics mostly, I was trying to get as close to an all Rosewood tele as possible since it's not a regularly available body wood option. I've also fallen in love with the rosewood neck that I have on my MJT/Warmoth Cabronita, so that's weighing in heavily as well.

 

[Hagwood]

Aesthetics mostly, I was trying to get as close to an all Rosewood tele as possible since it's not a regularly available body wood option. I've also fallen in love with the rosewood neck that I have on my MJT/Warmoth Cabronita, so that's weighing in heavily as well.

I'm wondering the same thing. I think that would be a killer look, and I love Walnut for furniture making, just not sure how it would be on a guitar, and the rosewood top and fret board would be beautiful. Maybe a roasted flame maple neck with rosewood fretboard. You could darken the maple up a bit with some Danish Oil to match the walnut pretty close I bet. That's a thought for my VIP build........

 

[JacobJames]

I like your Tele idea. I’m sure the walnut would deliver a great tone with the rosewood neck.

 

[JohnnyHardtail]

A Rosewood / Walnut chambered telecaster was recently posted in the gallery.

C

Post in thread 'My Warmoth Rosewood chambered tele'

Dec 22, 2024

No paint or finish. I just used danish oil, and when dry, polish with beezwax.

beyond me how someone would comment without reading the post?

• chaaalie

 

[Bruce Campbell]

I vote for Tele. #2.

 

[Hagwood]

A Rosewood / Walnut chambered telecaster was recently posted in the gallery.

C

Post in thread 'My Warmoth Rosewood chambered tele'

Dec 22, 2024

No paint or finish. I just used danish oil, and when dry, polish with beezwax.

beyond me how someone would comment without reading the post?

• chaaalie

Thanks for that, was gonna search to see if it had been done, but you saved me the trouble. Looks absolutely fantastic, and I'm already a Danish Oil fan. A serious contender for my VIP build. I'm wondering how to handle the binding though since it's a carved top. Would seem better with a laminate accent line, but not offered. Maybe black binding.

 

[Rick]

Or white laminate sandwich?

 

[Hagwood]

Or white laminate sandwich?

It doesn't show that's offered on the VIP, only binding. I guess because of the carved top. In fact it doesn't even offer Rosewwod as a Lam Top option. I may need to call them.

 

[JohnnyHardtail]

I don’t know about Walnut as a body wood. AFAIK it’s more suited as a neck wood. I just feel like it’s going to have a very bright and dry tone.

 

[mayfly]

I only have one word for you. And that word is....

Telecaster!​

 

[jpook730]

Jazzmaster is always the answer. Or a Dinkycaster. Because.