Warmouth strat body cracks

Because the purpose of the neck screws is to draw the neck and the body together, clearanceholes are drilled in the body. Guitar bodies guitar bodies and kits from byoguitar. It has a stout, deep body similar to that of a bluegill or redear sunfish, yet has a large basslike mouth. Im thinking about replacing my mim 20012 strat body. I built a warmoth strat about 10yrs ago, with aaa birdseye maple neck and fret board, with med jumbo frets, and compound rad fret board. Warmoth unfinished korina stratocaster body reverb. Custom strat with a warmoth body transparent blue on swamp.

Over the years guitar builders have experimented with many types of truss rods. Fender players stratocaster strat body buttercream two point hsh near mint 2019. I believe the quality and craftsmanship of warmoth necks and body s are far superior to fender. Warmoth chambered swamp ash strat body with heel contour warmoth superwide 1 78 at the nut, 22 stainless steel frets, maple neck with boatneck profile, green abalone fret markers, 25. I have benn satisfied with all the necks, the main difference is that from warmoth you can decide almost exactly how you want your neck, back shape, radius, nut width, wood etc. Fender deluxe stratocaster body with warmoth maple neck. Custom stratocaster body burl maple veneer top alder body hsh tuneomatic.

Up for sale is an 80s warmoth soloist style guitar body. How to attach a fender guitar neck to a body fender. The warmouth is occasionally confused with the rock bass or green sunfish, both of which share its relatively large mouth and heavy body. Strat body weight discussion in nonfender stype guitar forum started by spellcaster, mar 27, 2016. Nitro is a much thinner finish than poly and it doesnt clog the wood pores. Mjt boutique guitar doctor relic tele prima t90 pu, warmoth roasted maple neck. I have a chambered warmoth strat also flame maple over swamp ash.

Signal chain is guitar evh 5150 pedal fender hot rod deluxe sm57 focusrite pre reaper. Theve all turned out excellent quality for the money. Im not looking for the vintage specs at all and am in fact curious about more modern vibe. Also the tele im gonna mod will not really have anything orig left but the body when i am done. Guitarists as diverse as john mayer, eric clapton, stevie ray vaughan, and yngwie malmsteen have used it as a platfrom to create signature model instruments. Its weight varies somewhat from medium to heavy and is an excellent tone wood for bass guitar bodies. Has a honey finish with the stripes a little darker than the body. Standard series precision bass alder body arctic white. Weezer and warmoth rivers cuomos blue guitar warmoth blog. This very beautiful wood comes exclusively from hawaii making supply very limited. Fender squier affinity stratocaster strat black body loaded. Like walnut, this wood may be oiled, but generally will look its best sprayed. Standard series precision bass alder body brown sunburst.

It is particularly wellsuited for guitar and bass necks because of its strength and bright tone. Black double cutaway style body hsh vintage trem rout. A common myth is that the warmouth is a hybrid of largemouth bass and bluegill sunfish. Fender stratocaster guitar bodies for sale in stock ebay. Custom guitar and bass necks and bodies, pickups, bridges, tuners, and pickguards at warmoth the original custom guitar shop. Hello everyone, i am really excited to be starting my first guitar build, a warmoth strat. Made in the usa out of 1, 2 or 3 piece quality alder. They allow the screws to pass through the body and pull the neck up against it as they are tightened. Warmouth definition of warmouth by the free dictionary. However, the green sunfish generally has a greenishblue variegated pattern on its gill flaps, a black spot near the base of the dorsal fin, and its fins are bordered in yellowishwhite. Mar 5, 2017 custom strat with a warmoth body transparent blue on swamp ash, contoured heel, white pearl puckguard, fender deluxe compound radius neck maple fretboard, fender locking tuners, kinman traditional mkiii humcanceling pickups, kinman k9 switching, fender deluxe bridge with popin tremolo arm. Life span 45 years is considered average, although warmouth 8 years old have been collected.

The brightest sounding timber we have available, its similar to making a body from solid maple. Stratocaster alder electric guitar body guitar bodies. The warmouth family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The body was originally finished with tung oil but was then sanded down to the bare wood in most areas. Warmoth and reliable have the same finish and shape, but reliable is a real fender body, but costs more. Every now and then warmoth has the opportunity to work with an artist and create something special. Today the two most common are the read more fight club. I have had in two different configurations p90 neck, strat middle, and mini hum neck. Make offer warmoth tele bass maple replacement neck with fender precision decal.

I play a parker nitefly, so i dont mind it being unconventional. Aug 24, 2015 this feature is not available right now. They offer a 50s shape, 60s shape, and a 70s shape. It runs the length of the neck, lending stability and making it possible to adjust the curvature of the neck.

As far as a fender style bass goes warmoth has no competition as far as quality and price go. Warmouthchaenobryttus gulosus common names warmouth bass, warmouth perch, goggleeye, redeye and goggleeyed perch. It has the vintage noiseless sss all single coil pickup format developed by the famed bill lawrence pickup maker for eric clapton with the pushpush mini switch which gives two more tonal options out of your deluxe strat. Warmouth definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Life history young warmouth feed on zooplankton and small insects. Guitar body telecaster style nitro finish rustic barncaster pinecaster. The most warmouth families were found in the usa in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 warmouth families living in indiana. Classic series 60s telecaster ss alder body vintage bridge mount olympic white. The best of both worlds, with a quick feel and beautiful vintage tone. Knowing what a mine field it can be trying to source and select parts for your build, we have made the process easier. Roasted maple also known as baked, caramelized, or torrified maple is maple that has been heattreated in a specialized vacuum oven.

As a bonus, we will also include an appropriate aged pickguard and switch tip at no extra cost. This site uses cookies to provide and improve your shopping experience. Late in 1997, the blue guitar suffered a major blow during a show, resulting in a teninch crack through the entire body. Strat body order form order the classic top rout, top jack from this page. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Categories guitar bodies, guitar necks, tech stuff tags mafia, stratocaster, tremolo bars, tremolo in tune 14 comments a guide to guideholes, or how not to crack your headstock june 15, 2016 june 15, 2016 by aaron cheney. Made with ash, poplar, and paulownia and in many different finishes including sunburst, butterscotch, vintage cream, gloss black, white, mint green, surf green, red and amber.

Proper proportions are vital for headstock and neck weight. The center of balance for the guitar is the guitar body. Selling a korina strat body from warmoth with an hsh rout and shielded control area. Usa custom guitars has received a master file permit from the united states department of the interior, fish and wildlife service for the export of rosewood species dalbergia spp. New fender squier affinity telecaster hh metallic black loaded body. Remember to subscribe to my channel so you wont miss my upcoming videos.

Low end and mids are very tight, while no other timber is able to capture the crisp highs. Tech stuff archives warmoth blog warmoth guitar products. Quality wise, how good is a custom built strat from warmoth compared to an actual fender strat. Roasted maple guitar necks are beautiful and so stable they do not require a finish. This is a warmoth custom strat with a chambered body in gloss black with the following components. The chambers add some nice body resonance and the weight feels great.

The warmouth is normally found in lower abundances compared to other members of thelepomis genus. In this video, i will be putting together the body hardware of my warmoth build. Strat body weight fender stratocaster guitar forum. This video contains the official aaronapproved list of specs for your next warmoth build. Ive built four warmoth guitars and im finishing my second bass. I would like to eventually make my own bodies and do. Warmoth custom guitar parts custom bass and guitar.

The standard warmoth differs slightly from the vintage spec. It can take a p90, minihum, or single coil pickup in the neck and a strat pickupor nothing in the middle, depending on your pickguard. Genuine fender replacement necks are made to retrofit existing fender bodies and to fit genuine fender replacement bodies, making assembly easy and. Muslady tlf unfinished electric guitar body blank guitar body barrel diy mahogany wooden body guitar parts accessories for tele f guitar. Warmouth are commonly found associated with aquatic vegetation and other forms of structure. If you want to benefit from this improved service, please optin. This is a 2003 fender stratocaster deluxe body married with a warmoth maple neck which the previous owner had the work done year unknown. Warmouth have three spines in the anal fin, 10 spines in the dorsal fin, and small teeth are present on the tongue. The warmouth is occasionally confused with the rock bass or green sunfish, both of which share its relatively large mouth and heavy body, though the warmouth tends to be a bit larger in size. Of these three species, the warmouth is the only one that has teeth on the tongue.

Some companies are putting a layer of nitro over the poly finishes to try and fool the end consumer or maybe to make the guitar turn yellow with age. I wanted a nice straightgrained plainmaple bass neck. Koa has a warm sound similar to mahogany, but with a little more brightness. Axe heaven electric guitar body kr600 only 6 left in stock order soon. Theres still some finish left in the harder to reach areas of the guitar but it can easily be removed or refinished with tung oil. Warmouth definition is a largemouthed freshwater sunfish lepomis gulosus chiefly of the eastern u. It can be distinguished from the rock bass by the presence of three spines. Jun 15, 2016 the neck joint of a bolton style electric guitar is a perfect example of both clearanceholes and pilotholes. This was about 40% of all the recorded warmouth s in the usa. I have bought 3 warmoth strat necks, a std contour, a boat contour and a fatback, and 4 mighty mite necks, a rverse head strat, a cbs strat and 2 maplerosewood tele necks. Our premium neck offers fast fretting, great tone, and unrivaled stability. Vintage construction and specs for classic tone and playability. The body is basic black ssh config with pearloid pick guard and sd vintage alnicos and duncan custom.

The guitar in my sig is my baritone mocked up all warmoth body and neck beautiful workmanship. Classic series 60s telecaster ss alder body vintage bridge mount black. This roasting process removes sugars, moisture, and other impurities. Gfs guitar necks and bodies for stratocasters and telecasters. Telecaster body, a 0126, us made, unfinished, solid ash. Fender mexico stratocaster sss 3tone sunburst alder body wvintage bridge mount. I asked in the form to try and match the neck wood with the fretboard wood to give it a onepiece look because on the bass neck section of the usacg site it says they dont do onepiece bass necks, for stability reasons all their bass necks come with graphite. Maple has long been a popular wood among instrument builders. A truss rod is a metal shaft installed in a channel within a guitar neck. The neck joint of a bolton style electric guitar is a perfect example of both clearanceholes and pilotholes. Its one of the best playing and sounding guitars ive ever owned over 35 yrs playing and i found the quality of the warmoth body and neck to be first rate. Indiana had the highest population of warmouth families in 1840. If not how can i prevent cracks, the man at warmoth suggested something called guitar honey and said he has never heard of an ebony board cracking from warmoth. Design custom guitar parts just the way you want them.

Jason had already sourced most of the parts he needed, but the unique bronzed body. Warmoth tele bass maple replacement neck with fender precision decal. A short time ago we were approached by guitarist jason becker to help him create a tribute to the instrument that motivated him to pick up the guitar. I have been playing for 40 years and have owned many basses at various different prices and warmoth cant be beat i have owned a few of their necks and built two basses. The guitar stayed in tune like no other guitar ive ever seen. It is a stocky, basslike sunfish, and like the rock bass and the green sunfish, its body is slightly thicker and longer than most sunfishes. Ive been a big fan of guitarfetish products for awhile. Theres so much more you can do to a tele to make it your own without parting out big bucks for the name fender. I am looking to purchase a finished strat body, and i have looked at warmoth and ebay seller reliable fender. Partscaster warmoth vs american standard strattalk home. It has been hand routered with the george lynch m1 tiger stripes. Warmoth now has a vintage strat body, which might be truer to the strat shape than their standard body. Stratocaster alder electric guitar body gb0306 more options available on our pdf order form. The various finishes, wood types, and guitar styles available to guitarists offer a wide range of sounds and music creation experiences.

All the woods were very musical, the finish work they do is top notch i wouldnt say its expensive for the quality you get but you could save good cash if you finish yourself, the fit of necks and bodies is perfect you will have to sand down a bit the heel of a. Description the warmouth closely resembles a bass or a bream. It depends entirely on how good the body is, becasue everysthing else is easily upgraded. Alder vs ash guitar bodies july 21, 2016 november 17, 2015 by aaron cheney since leo fender first used them in the 1950s, alder and ash have become the most popular tonewoods for construction of solidbody bolton guitars. However it doesnt just screw together and become a perfect guitar without the secret tweak sauce shoot,,experience can take a hondo neck and plywood body and make it your dream guitar. This body is solid extralight swamp ash 3 lb 10 oz. The fender body is a 2010, and weighs the same as the warmoth. Our vintage build guitar kits come in a range of popular styles and include. Warmoth has been crafting custom and personalized guitar and bass parts in america since 1980 for musicians as well as highend boutique builders.

Warmouth sunfish office for environmental programs outreach. Price wise, i see a warmoth costing about as much as a. It is a bit bright in tone but i believe that is largely due to the ash, not chambering. Ive had a body and two necks from usacg, and all have been excellent. Warmoth s roasted alder bodies offer the familiar, widerange tone of alder, but with better stability and a slight reduction in weight.