How is Korina as a tone wood?

[opprobrium_9]

That is nice Johnny, but that natural finish is really not my thing. I also prefer the black Korina over the white (from what I have seen so far) as the black has some really nice characteristics and markings. The white seems a bit plain. :D

Black Korina Body and all Ziricote Neck... Sorry for that

ZOMGZ FERNANDO!!!!!  THAT IS SOOOO FVCKING GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!  I am kind of here or there about Strats, but mutha fvckin goddamn, i have NEVER seen a more beautiful Strat in my life.  EVER!

[Roobubba]

The only other change I'd make to that strat (aside from removing the brick wall to ensure that the neck really does go with the body!) is to remove the pickguard - it's in the way of that lovely, lovely wood!
Roo

[WezV]

sometimes the lovely wood comes before the guitar... but most times the guitar should come before the wood.  might have been interesting to see that guitar before the pickguard - but i dont think it looks bad with it

[kellar]

I actually like the pickguard, seems to match up well. :D

[Philly Q]

sometimes the lovely wood comes before the guitar... but most times the guitar should come before the wood.  might have been interesting to see that guitar before the pickguard - but i dont think it looks bad with it

It would look better with some visible-polepiece pickups.  Otherwise, mighty nice.

[FernandoDuarte]

How often does Warmoth update their showcase items?

Fernando can probably give a more specific answer, but they seem to update it pretty frequently - several times a week - albeit only a couple of items at a time.  I guess they're generally concentrating on custom orders rather than making random pieces for the Showcase which might sit there for months.

When something is sold, it disappears from the Showcase immediately, so no worries on that front.

About every Monday... But there is no "rule"... sometimes it's in the middle of the week, sometimes in the end...


Roo.
I thought it about the pickguard, but now I think it wouldn't look as cool without it:

This is a guitar from another guy from Warmoth Forum... Even his Korina doesn't having a figuring as nice as the other, I think the first looks way better... That one is on my top 10 guitars, ever! (yeah, opprobrium, Strats aren't my favorite one, but this one.........)

[FernandoDuarte]

sometimes the lovely wood comes before the guitar... but most times the guitar should come before the wood.  might have been interesting to see that guitar before the pickguard - but i dont think it looks bad with it

It would look better with some visible-polepiece pickups.  Otherwise, mighty nice.

Sorry mate, I think it would ruin the look...

(another one from Warmoth forum... the first made a legacy)

[Roobubba]

Hmm, I still don't agree with you. That one you just posted, with the wood of the first guitar (and without the bright pickup rings) and I think you just may have me sold! :)

Roo

(Both LOVELY looking guitars, though)

[FernandoDuarte]

Hmm, I still don't agree with you. That one you just posted, with the wood of the first guitar (and without the bright pickup rings) and I think you just may have me sold! :)

Roo

(Both LOVELY looking guitars, though)

Stop tempting me, devil :lol:
Yes, would be great! Even more with a single Humbucker and all black, no pole pieces and the Bare Knuckle write on it...

[WezV]

i do like flamed limba!!!