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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: XxpapertigerxX on May 08, 2012, 06:16:43 AM

Title: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: XxpapertigerxX on May 08, 2012, 06:16:43 AM
I'm going to have to ask Warmoth to please stop putting beautiful tops on Strat bodies, or I'm going to go broke  :lol:

Feast your eyes, gentlemen  8)
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: Philly Q on May 08, 2012, 08:24:17 AM
Have you actually bought it?  :o

I saw it on there, but those more exotic bodies are pretty pricey, aren't they?
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: Ian Price on May 08, 2012, 10:23:53 AM
That does look pretty nice but I still maintain that strat bodies with binding don't do much for me!
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: dgg3jab on May 08, 2012, 10:30:13 AM
Meh.
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: Elliot on May 08, 2012, 10:56:14 AM
Moi, j'aime ça!
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: XxpapertigerxX on May 08, 2012, 04:20:19 PM
Have you actually bought it?  :o

I saw it on there, but those more exotic bodies are pretty pricey, aren't they?

Yes and yes, but I've been looking for a mahogany Strat to put humbuckers in for a while and this would be perfect.
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: Toe-Knee on May 08, 2012, 04:53:13 PM
That looks incredible!
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: FernandoDuarte on May 08, 2012, 05:38:00 PM
Man, I was really :o frozen when I saw this body on showcase, it looks sooooo good!
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: Philly Q on May 08, 2012, 06:15:25 PM
Have you actually bought it?  :o

I saw it on there, but those more exotic bodies are pretty pricey, aren't they?

Yes and yes, but I've been looking for a mahogany Strat to put humbuckers in for a while and this would be perfect.

I've been thinking about a mahogany (or korina) Strat or Tele, but haven't seen anything on Warmoth recently which has taken my fancy.  But they're always adding new stuff!  :lol:

Looking forward to seeing your creation in due course!  :D
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: XxpapertigerxX on May 08, 2012, 06:23:32 PM
Have you actually bought it?  :o

I saw it on there, but those more exotic bodies are pretty pricey, aren't they?

Yes and yes, but I've been looking for a mahogany Strat to put humbuckers in for a while and this would be perfect.

I've been thinking about a mahogany (or korina) Strat or Tele, but haven't seen anything on Warmoth recently which has taken my fancy.  But they're always adding new stuff!  :lol:

Looking forward to seeing your creation in due course!  :D

That's the problem, isn't it? There will always be another "must have" body in the showcase. Eventually self control will kick in I'm sure?  :D

This one will be a while before it's built, but I'm close to finalizing the black korina Strat I posted about a while ago, so I'll post some pictures and hopefully clips when it's done.
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: Philly Q on May 08, 2012, 06:44:27 PM
That's the problem, isn't it? There will always be another "must have" body in the showcase. Eventually self control will kick in I'm sure?  :D

Self control?  I doubt it!  :lol:

I can never resist buying something "better" than the last one I bought.  The only good thing is, because it takes me years to get round to building anything, the "old" one is still in as-new condition so at least I can sell it for a good price.

I have tried recently to wait a few days rather than impulse-buying.  That way, if someone else beats me to it, it's mildly annoying but at least I've still got my money.
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: Telerocker on May 08, 2012, 07:12:29 PM
Very seducing body I must admit.  8)
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: tomjackson on May 09, 2012, 09:09:18 AM

Very nice. Lovely grain, buy it!

 I was having a look yesterday, I've suddenly got gas for a new Telecaster and was thinking something like this:-

http://www.warmoth.com/Showcase/ShowcaseItem.aspx?i=PT2654&Body=2&Path=Body

I already have a traditional Tele which like any traditional Tele can be a pig to play so I'm thinking H H config with a Stormy Monday neck (not sure what bridge) Pao Ferro 1 piece neck with a compound radius and 59 roundback profile and SS frets.

I suppose I could just get an LP type but I'm thinking the Tele style with bolt on neck would be a bit more unique and have a little more snap in the sound. The other option would be a traditional tele bridge and a piledriver.

There are too many options though and I don't know what I want, I played a Suhr Classic T yesterday with P90's and that was awesome, a P90 Warmoth Tele would be great.
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: Lucifuge on May 09, 2012, 10:55:02 AM
It looks great, but it always makes me cry a bit when I see a really nice Strat body on the Warmoth showcase, then look at the bottom of the description and it says "Your choice of tremolo."

I don't know why they can't just leave routing the tremolo spring cavity until later so you can still specify it as a hardtail if you want. They do other routing later, eg pickup cavities, so why not the bridge too?
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: JacksonRR on May 09, 2012, 02:23:57 PM
Meh.

Meh to you too.

That's a stunning body. Very classy.
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: Philly Q on May 09, 2012, 02:58:42 PM
I don't know why they can't just leave routing the tremolo spring cavity until later so you can still specify it as a hardtail if you want. They do other routing later, eg pickup cavities, so why not the bridge too?

The do make hardtail Strat bodies, but it's true that they make far more with tremolo cavities.

I suppose the "problem" is that if you wanted a trem you'd end up with a large, unpainted hole in the back of the guitar, which many people wouldn't like - everyone uses a scratchplate, but it's quite common not to bother with a backplate.

And I think the bottom line is, most people prefer a Strat with a trem (although I'm a hardtail man myself).  I'm sure they base their production on what actually sells.
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: XxpapertigerxX on May 09, 2012, 04:37:40 PM

Very nice. Lovely grain, buy it!

 I was having a look yesterday, I've suddenly got gas for a new Telecaster and was thinking something like this:-

http://www.warmoth.com/Showcase/ShowcaseItem.aspx?i=PT2654&Body=2&Path=Body

I already have a traditional Tele which like any traditional Tele can be a pig to play so I'm thinking H H config with a Stormy Monday neck (not sure what bridge) Pao Ferro 1 piece neck with a compound radius and 59 roundback profile and SS frets.

I suppose I could just get an LP type but I'm thinking the Tele style with bolt on neck would be a bit more unique and have a little more snap in the sound. The other option would be a traditional tele bridge and a piledriver.

There are too many options though and I don't know what I want, I played a Suhr Classic T yesterday with P90's and that was awesome, a P90 Warmoth Tele would be great.

That's one beautiful Tele, get it! Tele's seem to go so well with rich wood finishes like that. Two humbuckers would be awesome, by the way. P90s are great too, though, so that's a tough choice. That with a Pau Ferro neck would look great, and it would add some bite to the mahogany's warmth. Go for it!  :D
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: XxpapertigerxX on May 09, 2012, 04:38:59 PM
Meh.

Meh to you too.

That's a stunning body. Very classy.

:lol:

cheers
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: XxpapertigerxX on May 09, 2012, 04:40:49 PM
It looks great, but it always makes me cry a bit when I see a really nice Strat body on the Warmoth showcase, then look at the bottom of the description and it says "Your choice of tremolo."

I don't know why they can't just leave routing the tremolo spring cavity until later so you can still specify it as a hardtail if you want. They do other routing later, eg pickup cavities, so why not the bridge too?

Yeah I've thought the same thing. In fact I would have this Strat as a hardtail if I could, but it's not a big deal because the Wilkinsons are so stable. Philly makes a good point though, the trem cavity wouldn't be painted and I would hate that if I got a trem because I like to leave the back cavity open
Title: Re: OK, so this is the last one... I swear
Post by: Johnny Mac on May 10, 2012, 12:24:18 PM
Lovely looking top but it would do well without the stark contrast of the binding IMHO