warmoth gecko?

[bgwatts]

Anybody out there got a GECKO from warmoth? I was kind of thinking about putting together a 4 string version. The steel bars in the neck seem to solve some problems. The price seems VERY reasonable (necks start at under 200).
And I have to admit,my girlfriend LOVES the gecko inlay on the fretboard. (this could be reason enough to build one ) . Any good? Like . No like.?????????????

 

[elros]

Is there a Gecko 4-string version?

 

[middlebit]

I think they only make 5 and 6 string Geckos. At least, that's what they offer on the site.

 

[ehque]

yes, there is no gecko 4 string.

 

[Trev]

Yeah no 4 string Gecko, but they do offer the G4 (and G5) bodies which they claim are "patterned after our popular Flagship Gecko bass line". These use the standard Warmoth 34" necks.

Warmoth G4

 

[porteous]

I built a 5-string Gecko last year- Alder body, walnut top, lined fretless ebony fretboard. I installed an 18v Bartolini NTMB Preamp and Alembic pickups.

the best think about ordering one is that you can really get the exact weight you want. I wanted a bass that was as light as possible, so I went through the inventory at Warmoth untill I found the one I wanted (the weight of each body is listed). I had them do the pickup routing before sending it to me.

This is one sweet bass.. I'm now thinking of ordering a 6 stringer...

 

[Nino Valenti]

Unfortunately, there is no Gecko 4 or I'd own one.

Here's a Gecko 5 string that I built a couple of years ago. Very nice bass. Warmoth parts are extremely high quality so with a little patience and hard work, you'll end up with an awesome bass.

 

[avast_bass]

Nino, that is a beautiful gecko... you just seem to put that extra bit of class to warmoth instruments! An inspiration...

 

[FL Knifemaker]

Thats IT, I'm calling Warmouth Been thinking about this for a while. Thanks for the GAS attack Nino

 

[Nino Valenti]

Thats IT, I'm calling Warmouth Been thinking about this for a while. Thanks for the GAS attack Nino

You're Welcome.

 

[Calaverasgrande]

I like everything about the Gecko, except the dang gecko inlay, which they charge you extra to Invalid Link Removed I have always wanted to build a parts bass. Just been kind of intimidated by the amount of stuff you gotta do. That said I am adept with a soldering iron and most tools. So if I do build one it's going to have some switches! I'd probably go for 2 J pickups AND a humbucker at the neck with 2 3 way switches. I'd forego any tone knobs but maybe have a couple switchable inductor tone circuits, kinda like the the Gibson varitone. Of course it would be mahogany, some other wood and an ebony fretboard. Maybe I can build one of these while I save up for a Sadowsky!

 

[Matthardy]

I like everything about the Gecko, except the dang gecko inlay, which they charge you extra to Invalid Link Removed I have always wanted to build a parts bass. Just been kind of intimidated by the amount of stuff you gotta do. That said I am adept with a soldering iron and most tools. So if I do build one it's going to have some switches! I'd probably go for 2 J pickups AND a humbucker at the neck with 2 3 way switches. I'd forego any tone knobs but maybe have a couple switchable inductor tone circuits, kinda like the the Gibson varitone. Of course it would be mahogany, some other wood and an ebony fretboard. Maybe I can build one of these while I save up for a Sadowsky!

It's 35$