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Warmoth

#43
I have two Warmoth-based pj's - one fretted, one fretless.

The build quality and finish are flawless in my opinion. I finished the bodies myself, with clear. What really attracted me to Warmoth was the choice of neck and fingerboard woods, and fret profiles. Maybe it would be nice to have choice of neck profiles, but I went straight from an Ibanez GR to the Warmoth and adjusted no problem. I like fat necks now (maybe that's why I'm a fan of Mark McGuire..)
Did have a major problem with back-bow on one of the necks. It got worse and worse and Warmoth sent me a replacement that has been perfect.

Everybody who tries the Warmoth's loves them. There is nothing to hesitate about with Warmoth gear. Oh and I really recommend their through-body bridge system. Very elegantly worked out.
Just really, really good.
 
#44
AndyLES said:
Here's my question - how cost effective is building a bass via Warmoth parts instead of just buying a bass off the shelf?
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Much, much cheaper.

I put this together in my shop, and the total costs in materials and labor (at shop rate) puts it right at $1500. I would put this up against just about any boutique maker charging twice as much.

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#45
So this discussion about neck weight gets me to thinking...

Let's assume Warmoth uses steel re-enforcement because it's stronger... Okay... Then why can't they use thinner pieces, thus allowing for a more shallow neck profile?

Of course, carbon fiber rods might be best... I dunno - I just want a thin neck and I want Warmoth to make it!!!
 
#47
BigOldHarry said:
So this discussion about neck weight gets me to thinking...

Let's assume Warmoth uses steel re-enforcement because it's stronger... Okay... Then why can't they use thinner pieces, thus allowing for a more shallow neck profile?

Of course, carbon fiber rods might be best... I dunno - I just want a thin neck and I want Warmoth to make it!!!
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In the cross section pic, it looks like there's plenty of room to thin down the neck even with the standard stiffeners and truss rod. But I like them just as they are :D

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#50
Great looking basses guys!
drewfx said:
Drilling pickguard holes is just about the easiest thing. It's a very small sized drill hole, so you don't really have to worry about the finish cracking.

They also should have a new top routed 5 body coming sometime:

http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=10702.msg144552#msg144552

Like the new neck profile SlingBass4 mentioned, they don't always announce stuff formally right away, even if it's already available (if you ask the right person). The forum has lots of hints and glimpses of what they're working on that might be coming sometime soon.

And just because they say they won't do something now, doesn't mean it won't be possible in a couple of months, so if you want something special, you can ask again a little later.

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Awesome, thanks! I'll have to keep my eye out for that or maybe just give them a call.
 
#51
SlingBass4 said:
Perhaps you missed my earlier post. Just ask for the "New Thin" Jazz profile...it doesn't get easier than that
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Yes, I can confirm there is a new thinner profile. Sorry, we do not have the information available on the site yet. Email me at [email protected] if you want one. If you're in the Seattle/Tacoma area, email me if you want to take one for a spin. You can try mine at home. I think you'll like it!

Just a few quick comments on our neck design-
- It is not uncommon for vintage necks to warp or twist. The early desire was to create a more stable neck. Switching to a double expanding truss rod certainly helped with that overall stablily.
- Dead spots. I'm sure most of us are well familiar with dead C#/D notes on the G string. Switching to a different truss rod design did not fully address this common issue. Rods of different materials were tested and the steel rods won out. The steel is a bit heavier, but 'mass loading' seems to come into play with the dead spots.
- The intent has always been to provide a better neck than the one being replaced. Better quality woods and better construction.
 
#52
Wyliee - I see a pattern in there. "BETTER" I agree.

I never cared about size and weight. It's all good after a few days of playing - although too thin is just kinda weird to me (and, oddly, too light). There's a comfort in having a little extra strength. Personally I like the P for it's simplicity and strength. Like a Jeep, nothing crazy - it just works!

I really dug the Warmoth P neck I played. After buying many instruments at full retail price, ripping off parts I'll never recover decent $$ for - just craziness. I'm Warmoth from now on!! I'm DROOLING over a new P!
 
#55
wyliee said:
Yes, I can confirm there is a new thinner profile. Sorry, we do not have the information available on the site yet. Email me at [email protected] if you want one. If you're in the Seattle/Tacoma area, email me if you want to take one for a spin. You can try mine at home. I think you'll like it!
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Similar situation with the "mexi"/"standard" 5 string you posted? Is that an option I can be expecting in the next little while?
 
#56
Subscript said:
Similar situation with the "mexi"/"standard" 5 string you posted? Is that an option I can be expecting in the next little while?
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Yes, though I have a less definitive release date for those. It never hurt to email sales and let them know of your interest. Repeated requests have been known to push thing along a bit. Warmoth does keep track of customer requests.

Don't be surprised to see some other Deluxe 5 options appearing in the near future!
 

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