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[TonyP-]

This is just a guess but my guess is that some of those parts are not even Warmoth (when I heard about the refinishing aspect on one of the demos).

 

[Bass Viking]

If the guy can get people to pay that much for "parts basses", more power to him..I'm assuming he does his own finishes, the instruments look pretty nice..not that I would pay that much for one, would definitely assemble one myself for way less $....

I dunno about the finishing, maybe he does the necks himself since they have his logo.

 

[Bass Viking]

This is just a guess but my guess is that some of those parts are not even Warmoth (when I heard about the refinishing aspect on one of the demos).

Yes, some of them are Fender parts.

 

[TonyP-]

Yes, some of them are Fender parts.

Yikes...And for only $2500

 

[pjbassist]

Do you guys think it would look better with the black bridge in the photo

IMO Black Hardware every time!

 

[Bass Viking]

Yikes...And for only $2500

If you're on a budget he's got a Flea Custom bass for $1859. The only advantage I can see over the Fender Mexican Flea is the Custom Shop pickups. The rest of the bass looks like parts he had lying around.

 

[Bass Viking]

If the guy can get people to pay that much for "parts basses", more power to him..

I kind of feel sorry for people who don't know any better.

 

[tdawgg]

I kind of feel sorry for people who don't know any better.

I dunno...value is in the eye of the beholder, I guess..if someone I know pointed me at this guys site,I would explain to them what I know,and give them a recommend..to shop elsewhere for the same thing, for less $..but,hey, if the guy isselling these for asking price, then he sure knows something we don't...like,there's one born every minute?

 

[Charlzm]

Here's my new Warmoth body and the neck I'll be putting on it. Do you guys think it would look better with the black bridge in the photo or with a gold bridge? I also have gold tuners I can put on the headstock. Or maybe use all black hardware except gold for the knobs?

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1 vote for gold.

 

[Charlzm]

RE: Stinnett -

If you were to buy all the parts yourself then pay a luthier to put finishes on them, wire them up and set them up to play, I don't think $2500 is outrageous. I personally would just buy something that is factory-ready for that kind of money, but it doesn't sound like a straight-up rip off to me.

 

[Bass Viking]

IMO Black Hardware every time!

1 vote for gold.

You guys aren't making this any easier!

 

[Bass Viking]

RE: Stinnett -

If you were to buy all the parts yourself then pay a luthier to put finishes on them, wire them up and set them up to play, I don't think $2500 is outrageous. I personally would just buy something that is factory-ready for that kind of money, but it doesn't sound like a straight-up rip off to me.

Overpriced is a better word. The bass I'm putting together will probably cost about $1500 in parts (the body came from Warmoth's in stock page and is already finished). For $2500 I'm pretty sure if I took the pile of parts to my tech he could assemble it, Plek it, set it up and there'd be enough money left over to get a decent amp. Since I can do all the work myself (and you don't need to be a luthier) that's still more money in my pocket.

 

[Doug Parent]

Here's my new Warmoth body and the neck I'll be putting on it. Do you guys think it would look better with the black bridge in the photo or with a gold bridge? I also have gold tuners I can put on the headstock. Or maybe use all black hardware except gold for the knobs?

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Nice acquisition. Love the all black stealth hardware approach, less distracting with the eye going to the center burst and that lovely quilt.

 

[Doug Parent]

Yikes...And for only $2500

Seems a little steep. But there are a few considerations..one being the time factor. By the time you press "buy now" on all those parts..you have invested 20-30 hours pouring over all the pickup, bridge, spacing, finish related decisions. Then there is the time spent with Warmoth asking a lot of newbie questions, the Warmoth learning curve everyone goes through the first time. Then the assembly setup and fret level/dress can absorb another 10-16 hours before the bass is ready to play. If you are building your own bass, all that time spent is part of the grand adventure. But for those who won't go near an allen wrench...having a builder turn a concept into a highly playable beautiful instrument might be a viable alternative. People are often surprised how much time and effort and brain cells go into a Warmoth build. So the question is, is it worth $200? $400? $800? to bring in seasoned hands to make your Warmoth a reality? Is $2500 too much? Thats essentially a $1000-$1200 over and above the customary RETAIL costs of the parts involved. Roger Sadowsky charges $2800 for a Metroline but his parts cost is significantly lower than what I pay for all the goodies. But then there's his overhead. Basically everyone involved needs to get paid for their time and expertise. My feeling is that $2500 puts the overall investment a little high unless you want a perfectly relic'd 60's look alike bass that plays and sounds on par with Fender Custom Pro shop basses that go for $5000. and that you don't mind throwing away the $$ on immediate depreciation.

 

[Bass Viking]

Nice acquisition. Love the all black stealth hardware approach, less distracting with the eye going to the center burst and that lovely quilt.

Good point! I'll see if I have something gold coloured lying around the house to help me visualize what you're saying.

 

[Doug Parent]

Good point! I'll see if I have something gold coloured lying around the house to help me visualize what you're saying.

Not that gold wouldn't look great as well. I have a Hipshot aluminum bridge that has the "satin" brushed look and that seems to be a nice subtle alternative to shiny chrome.

 

[TonyP-]

Seems a little steep. But there are a few considerations..one being the time factor. By the time you press "buy now" on all those parts..you have invested 20-30 hours pouring over all the pickup, bridge, spacing, finish related decisions. Then there is the time spent with Warmoth asking a lot of newbie questions, the Warmoth learning curve everyone goes through the first time. Then the assembly setup and fret level/dress can absorb another 10-16 hours before the bass is ready to play. If you are building your own bass, all that time spent is part of the grand adventure. But for those who won't go near an allen wrench...having a builder turn a concept into a highly playable beautiful instrument might be a viable alternative. People are often surprised how much time and effort and brain cells go into a Warmoth build. So the question is, is it worth $200? $400? $800? to bring in seasoned hands to make your Warmoth a reality? Is $2500 too much? Thats essentially a $1000-$1200 over and above the customary RETAIL costs of the parts involved. Roger Sadowsky charges $2800 for a Metroline but his parts cost is significantly lower than what I pay for all the goodies. But then there's his overhead. Basically everyone involved needs to get paid for their time and expertise. My feeling is that $2500 puts the overall investment a little high unless you want a perfectly relic'd 60's look alike bass that plays and sounds on par with Fender Custom Pro shop basses that go for $5000. and that you don't mind throwing away the $$ on immediate depreciation.

Point...
I will say this depending on the parts the people I deal with Invalid Link Removed
Will build for 200-300 and are total pros.
By all the parts, give it to them in a bag and 300 (at most) and bang new bass.
This is just my experience.

 

[Doug Parent]

Point...
I will say this depending on the parts the people I deal with Invalid Link Removed
Will build for 200-300 and are total pros.
By all the parts, give it to them in a bag and 300 (at most) and bang new bass.
This is just my experience.

Thats exactly what I quoted the last guy who asked. $200-$300. edit: unless I get pulled into designing and "consulting" on the front end, those phone calls add up to additional hours.

 

[tdawgg]

Seems a little steep. But there are a few considerations..one being the time factor. By the time you press "buy now" on all those parts..you have invested 20-30 hours pouring over all the pickup, bridge, spacing, finish related decisions. Then there is the time spent with Warmoth asking a lot of newbie questions, the Warmoth learning curve everyone goes through the first time. Then the assembly setup and fret level/dress can absorb another 10-16 hours before the bass is ready to play. If you are building your own bass, all that time spent is part of the grand adventure. But for those who won't go near an allen wrench...having a builder turn a concept into a highly playable beautiful instrument might be a viable alternative. People are often surprised how much time and effort and brain cells go into a Warmoth build. So the question is, is it worth $200? $400? $800? to bring in seasoned hands to make your Warmoth a reality? Is $2500 too much? Thats essentially a $1000-$1200 over and above the customary RETAIL costs of the parts involved. Roger Sadowsky charges $2800 for a Metroline but his parts cost is significantly lower than what I pay for all the goodies. But then there's his overhead. Basically everyone involved needs to get paid for their time and expertise. My feeling is that $2500 puts the overall investment a little high unless you want a perfectly relic'd 60's look alike bass that plays and sounds on par with Fender Custom Pro shop basses that go for $5000. and that you don't mind throwing away the $$ on immediate depreciation.

I would buy a Bassmods before I spent 1K more on a Warmothbuild by this guy.. but apparently, somebody is buying these bases. Just not sure who would be or where his Market is

 

[tdawgg]

Point...
I will say this depending on the parts the people I deal with Invalid Link Removed
Will build for 200-300 and are total pros.
By all the parts, give it to them in a bag and 300 (at most) and bang new bass.
This is just my experience.

Also, according to Warmoth's web site, they offer no volume disconts. Even the " showcase" necks and bodies can get pricey, for anything that's "exotic"..