Warmoth project **New pics**

[ShredHeadJHJ]

I've been wanting to build a Warmoth as well. It won't be for probably another year or so though. I'm really getting it on with the scalloped neck on my Yngwie Strat, so I'm thinking I will start going scalloped all the way.

I know this is kind of a backhanded question, but how would a well built Warmoth with very good parts (electronics, pups, bridge, ect.) hold up in quality to that of a Suhr??

[Philly Q]

I know this is kind of a backhanded question, but how would a well built Warmoth with very good parts (electronics, pups, bridge, ect.) hold up in quality to that of a Suhr??

In terms of parts and materials, it will be every bit as good (with the usual caveat that you never know exactly how a thing made of something as variable as wood is going to sound until it's built!).  Suhr mostly use standard parts (e.g. Gotoh hardware) so you can get exactly the same parts, if you want.

The "magic" is in how well it's put together.  A Warmoth neck is playable straight out of the box, but it's not perfect.  The nut, fretwork, fretboard edges, general setup - those are the things which really make a good guitar feel like a great guitar.

[The Norwegian Guy]

As mentioned earlier, it depends on how it is assembled and how it is set up.
And when it comes to quality of parts, I'd say it's the same as suhr, tom anderson, don grosh etc, if not better in some cases.

[The Norwegian Guy]

Well, I finally got the customs to declare the pickups, and have them send them to me. Well... it only took them NINE days... gah!

[ShredHeadJHJ]

Seeing how I can get exactly what I want from Warmoth and have it professionally assembled/set-up for about 60% of what I would pay for a Suhr, I think the Warmoth might be a good idea for my next guitar... But, the real chitty thing is the resale value. Suhr's hold their value quite well, as to where I would be lucky to pocket 40% of what I pay for the Warmoth... Hmmm...

[The Norwegian Guy]

That's why you have to plan the project over some time. Find out what you want, and how you want it to sound.

[Philly Q]

But, the real chitty thing is the resale value. Suhr's hold their value quite well, as to where I would be lucky to pocket 40% of what I pay for the Warmoth... Hmmm...

If it does come to a sale, dismantle it and sell it as parts - you'll make more money that way.

[The Norwegian Guy]

I recieved parts from warmoth today, and I should have the pickups by tomorrow.

I compared the white pearloid pickguard and the vintage pearloid pickguard - and it was easy to decide which one of them to use.

Sorry for the bad pics, but here they are:


White Pearloid


Vintage Pearloid

The difference doesn't show very well, but in real life, the vintage looks warmer and more alive compared to the freezing white pearl.

I will have different volume and tone knobs than in the pics. I have ordered Chrome barrel knobs. They will arrive with the neck, and the rest of the parts in a couple of weeks.


I got the shielding done today as well. I'm not finished with it in this pic though.


I drilled a hole for the DPDT switch. I wasn't sure whether I was going to go with Volume-DPDT-Tone or Volum-Tone-DPDT. But i think I did the right descision going with this sollution. (v-t-dpdt)
Doing it like this keeps the switch out of the way - and provides easier access to the tone, which I'm more likely is going to use more often than the dpdt.

I'm very pleased with the looks and apperance of the guitar. I can't wait to see it finished - and I can't wait to play it and hear what it sounds like!

[Philly Q]

I like the Vintage Pearl, it goes much better with the maple "binding".

[The Norwegian Guy]

True. I think it'll look awesome with the vintage tint neck as well!

[Telerocker]

The vintage perloid looks better in every respect. More harmony in colours. Matches the flamed top better. Somehow looks more classy too.

[The Norwegian Guy]

I got mail from warmoth just five minutes ago.

"It looks like your neck got through finish a little ahead of schedule....Surprise!!
We hope you enjoy the neck my friend.
Thanks for writing."

Oh, how I love warmoth!

I will have it assembled before the weekend!

[FernandoDuarte]

These guys rock! :)

[Ian Price]

I like the Vintage Pearl, it goes much better with the maple "binding".

I think it looks great. I don't normally like 'flashy' strats but this one looks good to me.

[The Norwegian Guy]

Pickups showed up today - neck shows up tomorrow!

Some pics!
I think the white pups looks great with the vintage pearl. The contrast gives some kind of vintage modern feel!


Sorry for the bad quality pics!