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When I receive it I'll post some pictures with and without the pickguard / control plate. Then you guys can help me decide
It might take a bit of time though, it might get stuck for a while in customs. We have to pay a ton of taxes for imports from the US here in little old Denmark.
A question... I've tried to simulate the building of a Deluxe 5 (4+1) neck on Warmoth's website... And it says that they can only drill tuner holes for BML (Schaller) Lites. But these tuners don't have that classic Fender "clover" look.
Is it possible to "custom order" the neck so that they can drill it for Hipshot ultra lites?
Is it possible to "custom order" the neck so that they can drill it for Hipshot ultra lites?
I have a 32" neck on order from Warmoth and it is drilled for the BML lites...But I have a set of Hipshot 1/2" Ultralight Clover tuners that I have been told will fit fine in those holes
I should have my neck in a week and I'll be able to tell you if they fit
Don't worry too much bout what the website says you can and can't do.
My new Warmoth is practically all custom stuff that the site said couldn't happen. Just email Jason Lillie - he's the guy who helped me out- and he can price anything you need manually.
Just picked up a neck with the standard BML tuner ream (11/16ths) and the Hipshot HB6C 1/2 Bass Black Ultralites fit like a charm.
David
Thanks man - it's a p-bass width ( 1 3/4 inch) you think it looks wide?
Lovin this bass
Thanks man - it's a p-bass width ( 1 3/4 inch) you think it looks wide?
Lovin this bass
I think in the pic it looks a little wide....But a great looking fretboard!
I finished the last coat of Tung Oil on my short scale Jazz body yesterday (15 coats). Now just letting it Cure for a week. I should have my neck soon I hope 
Yeah.....
I'm in a serious quandary over Korina or Koa...... love the Tung oil look!
I'm in!!!!!!
Thanks for posting this. I kept looking at the body and neck in the shop and was hoping to see some completed shots.
I dig the headstock!
I just don't see how it is physically possible. The holes are bigger than the tuner... How can this work???
The total size of the rout includes the room for the tuner surround, which keeps the post centered and friction free (from the wood of the neck that is).
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Warmoth Thunderbird body, mahogany with raised center, tobacco burst
Warmoth 8-string neck, maple/bubinga, ebony FB, stainless steel frets, oil & wax finish, stainless steel neck screw inserts
GFS MM Alnico pickups, passive electronics
Gotoh tuners, Schaller bridge
Warmoth Thunderbird body, mahogany with raised center, tobacco burst
Warmoth 8-string neck, maple/bubinga, ebony FB, stainless steel frets, oil & wax finish, stainless steel neck screw inserts
GFS MM Alnico pickups, passive electronics
Gotoh tuners, Schaller bridge
Just had an answer from Warmoth: they can drill 14mm holes when ordering a custom Deluxe 5 neck... At no extra charge.
Now that's customer service.
Now that's customer service.
