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My Jazz Bass Special has flamed maple - I think just a happy coincidence. What does it actually do for tone and stability?
Chatoyance??! Sounds like a female pop superstar.
This thread feels like its expanding exponentially.
This thread feels like its expanding exponentially.
Nothing. It’s purely aesthetic. But if I pay for those aesthetics, I’d like to see them.
I'm sure they will waive that 20 % restocking fee If you let them make it right. That's a dickhead fee reserved for dickheads.
I would not be 100% satisfied with that figuring, but the neck is otherwise amazing and the bass will be great. Maybe they could throw you some freebies or a gentleman's rebate, for the sake if keeping a satisfied customer.
I wasn't trying to be snarky BTW, just curious. My particular neck has no dead spots, so I was wondering if people get flame for that reason or if it more rigid. I do agree with the rest that that is BS
That’s what I’m hoping. I just didn’t want to make a fuss about nothing, which is why I asked for opinions here. I’m hoping they come through with a good option for me.
Flame itself, no. But roasting maple is supposed to make it more stable. I have no information as to whether that’s true or not. I was hoping to find out.
Warmoth’s return policy on their website clearly states that if you’re not completely satisfied obtain a RMA within 10 days after receiving item for a full refund less shipping. RMA is good for 15 business days. So get the neck back to Warmoth by then.
Item has to be in same condition as received. Obviously it can’t have been bolted on a body for example.
No where does it mention any restocking fee. And no where is the definition of “completely satisfied” defined.
Heck, you could have just changed your mind on the build.
You’re not satisfied with it, so send it back for a refund.
If after that you want to try again then do so.
I don’t see why they didn’t or couldn’t select a highly flamed piece for the neck.
Once, I stupidly paid an extra $100 dollars for them to select the lightest piece of swamp ash for a body and it was very light.
However, I questioned how hard was it to select the lightest piece to justify their added cost and was told that there was more involved then just picking up body blanks to find a/the lightest one.
After that build, which I sold, I haven’t bought from them since.
Item has to be in same condition as received. Obviously it can’t have been bolted on a body for example.
No where does it mention any restocking fee. And no where is the definition of “completely satisfied” defined.
Heck, you could have just changed your mind on the build.
You’re not satisfied with it, so send it back for a refund.
If after that you want to try again then do so.
I don’t see why they didn’t or couldn’t select a highly flamed piece for the neck.
Once, I stupidly paid an extra $100 dollars for them to select the lightest piece of swamp ash for a body and it was very light.
However, I questioned how hard was it to select the lightest piece to justify their added cost and was told that there was more involved then just picking up body blanks to find a/the lightest one.
After that build, which I sold, I haven’t bought from them since.
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More stable and a little lighter through vulcanizing
@TimmyFbass
As I was told, those stipulations pertain to in stock orders and not custom orders.
As I was told, those stipulations pertain to in stock orders and not custom orders.
That can’t be true. When they jacked up a headstock they told me I had that window to return it, and it was a custom order.
Well yes, If they admittedly “jack up” an order that’s understandable. But in this instance, they technically didn’t do anything wrong other than misrepresenting the amount of figuring I was paying for. It’s a weird, and one off circumstance that they may say comes down to “preference.”
There are many on here that build basses. Necks, bodies, fretboard. Build. A great amount of skill and work goes into that.
Calling assembly builds minimizes that effort and attempts to put assembly on the same level.
I have repaired and leveled frets and replaced wiring on a store bought bass. Is this a build? No its a setup and repair.
I would not insult those that put in countless hours building a bass by calling that a build.
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That’s a good question. The old timers at SCGC when I worked there were pretty adamant about NOT using flamed wood for necks or tops, felt it had an adverse effect on tone. That it has an adverse effect on stability I got to see for myself when we got back most of a limited edition run with flamed redwood tops; all the tops had failed. We replaced them with non flamed tops and those ten guitars are out there still.
@dopejohnpaul
I’d definitely dispute that. Ask them where that is posted on their website.
And demand a refund and never buy from them again after hearing that BS.
Now I’m angry. And it’s not even my neck.
Their posted return policy, on their recently new “upgraded” website format no where separates custom orders from in stock items.
And the only posted reference to a restocking fee which states “subject to a 25% restocking fee” is found under order “changes and cancellations”.
You received an item you’re not satisfied with and the need to honor their return policy as stated on their website.
I’d definitely dispute that. Ask them where that is posted on their website.
And demand a refund and never buy from them again after hearing that BS.
Now I’m angry. And it’s not even my neck.
Their posted return policy, on their recently new “upgraded” website format no where separates custom orders from in stock items.
And the only posted reference to a restocking fee which states “subject to a 25% restocking fee” is found under order “changes and cancellations”.
You received an item you’re not satisfied with and the need to honor their return policy as stated on their website.
So will mine fail next year or tomorrow. It was made in 1984 but it does have a skunk stripe
Absolutely. And we support those guys 100%! We buy their parts, and learn from their expertise. But you’re doing no good by trying to ostracize an entire generation of new builders who are putting in a lot of time learning techniques and doing hands on work to see what’s good and what isn’t.
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