sdeeg
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Hello all. First time post here.
I currently have a LP Studio in the dual humbucker slot in my collection, but I don't like playing it. It's heavy and non-contoured and just doesn't bring joy. But I really need (NEED!) a HH instrument. Since I've totally given up on factory guitars I've been combing the Warmoth site trying to decide on a body to use to build a replacement (I've previously built a Warmoth Tele Thinline and have a Warmoth neck on a horribly cheap Strat style body from a StewMac kit). As part of my research I started reading the posts here and thought "wow, here's a friendly, knowledgable community, I bet some of the folks here can point me in the right direction". Here's what I'm thinking:
The first criteria is weight. No more solid bodies for me. Semi-hollow or chambered. I'd like an instrument that has at least a tummy contour. I'm a big wimp and playing something without one, such as the thinline, for 3 hours doesn't feel so nice on the ol ribs. I also like a forearm contour, but am a little more flexible on that. The other thing I'd like is to have the 4 knob LP style controls. I never learned to use them well, and I'd like to have them so I can. So far, the only thing I've found that seems to check all those boxes is the Mooncaster.
So, on to the questions (finally! ;-) ) .... Are the control cavities in other models large enough to support 4 knobs? For example, what about a chambered carved top VIP? You can do Strat or PRS style controls, but is it big enough to do 4 knobs and a switch (or maybe have the switch on the upper horn)? Or coming from another direction, can a carved top Tele, which does support the 4 knob layout be done with a tummy contour? I loved the look of the one recently done by Anfulcar, but it's got that square edge on the back. And while I've tried to be diligent going through the options on the Warmoth site, it is a bit cumbersome and I'm wondering if there's something I'm missing, especially since there are "off menu" options available. What else do you think I should be looking at?
Secondary question 1 - I like a forearm contour, but am willing to consider other options. Do the carved tops, like a Mooncaster or VIP etc., somewhat mitigate the harsh edge of something like a Tele standard where it's 90 degrees? Or is it just a case where I need to adjust my playing style to have it not be annoying?
Secondary question 2 - To wood mount or not to wood mount the humbuckers. Any opinions on the good/bad for either?
Thanks for reading! All thoughts and opinions gratefully received.
I currently have a LP Studio in the dual humbucker slot in my collection, but I don't like playing it. It's heavy and non-contoured and just doesn't bring joy. But I really need (NEED!) a HH instrument. Since I've totally given up on factory guitars I've been combing the Warmoth site trying to decide on a body to use to build a replacement (I've previously built a Warmoth Tele Thinline and have a Warmoth neck on a horribly cheap Strat style body from a StewMac kit). As part of my research I started reading the posts here and thought "wow, here's a friendly, knowledgable community, I bet some of the folks here can point me in the right direction". Here's what I'm thinking:
The first criteria is weight. No more solid bodies for me. Semi-hollow or chambered. I'd like an instrument that has at least a tummy contour. I'm a big wimp and playing something without one, such as the thinline, for 3 hours doesn't feel so nice on the ol ribs. I also like a forearm contour, but am a little more flexible on that. The other thing I'd like is to have the 4 knob LP style controls. I never learned to use them well, and I'd like to have them so I can. So far, the only thing I've found that seems to check all those boxes is the Mooncaster.
So, on to the questions (finally! ;-) ) .... Are the control cavities in other models large enough to support 4 knobs? For example, what about a chambered carved top VIP? You can do Strat or PRS style controls, but is it big enough to do 4 knobs and a switch (or maybe have the switch on the upper horn)? Or coming from another direction, can a carved top Tele, which does support the 4 knob layout be done with a tummy contour? I loved the look of the one recently done by Anfulcar, but it's got that square edge on the back. And while I've tried to be diligent going through the options on the Warmoth site, it is a bit cumbersome and I'm wondering if there's something I'm missing, especially since there are "off menu" options available. What else do you think I should be looking at?
Secondary question 1 - I like a forearm contour, but am willing to consider other options. Do the carved tops, like a Mooncaster or VIP etc., somewhat mitigate the harsh edge of something like a Tele standard where it's 90 degrees? Or is it just a case where I need to adjust my playing style to have it not be annoying?
Secondary question 2 - To wood mount or not to wood mount the humbuckers. Any opinions on the good/bad for either?
Thanks for reading! All thoughts and opinions gratefully received.