Which body is right? (Velocity vs telecaster)

[NoDa75]

Hello all!

(This is my first post on the forum so bear with me :laughing7

I currently have a warmoth Stratocaster (which I love to death), but I've been making plans for a new guitar. I was specifically thinking a hollow/carved top telecaster (because I think a tele body is the best looking guitar ever created  :glasses10 with two p90s and a wraparound bridge. The issue arose when I played a telecaster for the first time yesterday. It was WAY bigger than I expected. I am a pretty small guy (5'10") and am used to a Strat. I also began to realize that contours are important to me for long-term comfort. So I began to look for an alternative. I stumbled upon the velocity, and did some reading about it. I not the biggest fan of the style, but maybe it will grow on me if I get it. People (specifically you people) say that it is really small, even compared to a Strat. Maybe that is a good thing, though, as I feel the Tele is has a bit too much useless mass. My question is, how much smaller is the Velocity compare to a telecaster? Does anyone have a photo? Would it be much more comfortable than a carved top tele? (Also is the 7/8 tele a viable option?)

On a side note, if I did go with the tele, has anyone been able to custom order a chambered(not hollow)/carved top tele? Then I could have the beautiful carved top, with the reduced weight, and a tummy contour.

Thanks,

Noah

 

[swarfrat]

Here's a quick overlay that should be acccurate to a pixel or so. Dang, now I want the velocity cutaway in a soloist. It'd be a lot like a Zion Radicaster from the late 80's/early 90's

 

[NedRyerson]

At 5'10", you're taller than me! 

 

[NoDa75]

Here's a quick overlay that should be acccurate to a pixel or so. Dang, now I want the velocity cutaway in a soloist. It'd be a lot like a Zion Radicaster from the late 80's/early 90's

Thanks! That would be an interesting body style.

 

[stratamania]

In case you are not aware it is also possible to order a Tele body with the various "comfort" contours.

 

[NoDa75]

In case you are not aware it is also possible to order a Tele body with the various "comfort" contours.

Yes, but that would only work for JUST the chambered, carved, or solid. The hollow carved top is the one I was thinking about buying, but it has no contours available. That is why I was wondering if I could custom order a chambered carved top to have the reduced weight and the contour.

 

[stratamania]

In case you are not aware it is also possible to order a Tele body with the various "comfort" contours.

Yes, but that would only work for JUST the chambered, carved, or solid. The hollow carved top is the one I was thinking about buying, but it has no contours available. That is why I was wondering if I could custom order a chambered carved top to have the reduced weight and the contour.

Perhaps contact Warmoth sales and they will be able to say whether that combo is possible.

 

[rauchman]

I'm in the process of a Velocity build.  This might help with the dimensional comparison.  For what it's worth, the Velocity is very comfy to hold and play.

 

[NoDa75]

I'm in the process of a Velocity build.  This might help with the dimensional comparison.  For what it's worth, the Velocity is very comfy to hold and play.

Thanks a lot for the photo! I still don't know if I'm sold on the velocity styling vs the telecaster. I really want to like it...

 

[Mincer]

I have a Velocity body being built now. I chose it because Teles are generally uncomfortable, and the Velocity is more compact, with the contours I like.

 

[mayfly]

I'm in the process of a Velocity build.  This might help with the dimensional comparison.  For what it's worth, the Velocity is very comfy to hold and play.

Thanks a lot for the photo! I still don't know if I'm sold on the velocity styling vs the telecaster. I really want to like it...

Just think about it as a Dali telecaster.

 

[NoDa75]

I'm in the process of a Velocity build.  This might help with the dimensional comparison.  For what it's worth, the Velocity is very comfy to hold and play.

Thanks a lot for the photo! I still don't know if I'm sold on the velocity styling vs the telecaster. I really want to like it...

Just think about it as a Dali telecaster.

Haha yes!

 

[bagman67]

I'm in the process of a Velocity build.  This might help with the dimensional comparison.  For what it's worth, the Velocity is very comfy to hold and play.

Thanks a lot for the photo! I still don't know if I'm sold on the velocity styling vs the telecaster. I really want to like it...

Just think about it as a Dali telecaster.

I got yer Dollycaster right here.

 

[Wolfie351]

I've said this before, but I thought the Velocity was fugly when it was first released.  Then, it kind of grew on me then I bought one.  I have to say, it is the one guitar I reach for the most when playing around the house.  Very comfortable, not bulky, can easy play it on an office chair or couch without having to contort yourself.  I have both a carved top and flat top and much prefer the carved as far as aesthetics go.  The carve isn't all that drastic, but adds a lot of dimension to the looks and that's important for a small-ish body.

 

[swarfrat]

Okay - I was intrigued enough to do a mockup. Introducing - the Solocity!

 

[NoDa75]

Okay - I was intrigued enough to do a mockup. Introducing - the Solocity!

Hmmm  :glasses10:. Interesting, I like how much sharper it looks than a normal Strat or soloist.

 

[rlefty]

Okay - I was intrigued enough to do a mockup. Introducing - the Solocity!

Looks like a Vigier.