How thick are Warmoth laminate tops?
1/8″ thick
Occasionally laminate tops are created with a single piece of wood, but it is rare. The Lam Top is then affixed to the body core wood. Because the Lam Top is only 1/8″ thick the body will retain the tone signature of the core wood. The neck and the bridge will still be anchored to the core wood.
Where are Warmoth bodies made?
Puyallup, WA
Since 1980, Warmoth has been the ultimate standard in guitar and bass bodies and necks. We manufacture and customize all our boutique quality parts in-house in the heart of the Pacific Northwest: Puyallup, WA, USA.
Is Warmoth owned by Fender?
Warmoth is licensed by Fender to produce Fender-trademarked headstock shapes. Unique choices in materials and construction are available for all parts of the guitar. Warmoth specializes in providing unique parts, but does not offer complete assembly of the guitar.
Do Fender necks fit Warmoth bodies?
Warmoth adheres to Fender’s® USA vintage/original neck heel and neck pocket dimensions on all models (except when noted). Many other manufacturers have adopted these dimensions as well. Unfortunately, they are not universal…even among Fender® products.
What kind of finish does Warmoth use?
Gloss & Satin Finish Options
Every finish color Warmoth offers is available as Gloss or Satin. Both are equally beautiful, thin, and durable.
Do Warmoth necks need fret leveling?
Warmoth does not perform fret leveling. Most Warmoth necks are playable as they are received and do not require fret leveling. However, because wood moves with changes in temperature, humidity and string tension fret leveling may be required.
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Are Warmoth necks heavy?
IME, a Warmoth can weigh about a half pound (or more) than a “standard” Fender style neck depending on the necks in question.
What size is a Telecaster body?
Overall length is 38 3/4 in. (98.4 cm.), 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3/4 in.
Does Warmoth offer painted headstock?
Custom Headstock Colors
Finished headstocks can only be ordered by emailing [email protected] or calling (253) 845-0403. Prices will vary depending on neck wood and other factors. Strat® Replacement Neck with finished headstock. Matching paint on bodies and necks should be ordered at the same time.
Where is Warmoth Guitars located?
Warmoth Guitar Products is a family owned and operated business located in Puyallup, WA, USA.
Are Warmoth necks playable out of the box?
Most Warmoth necks are playable as they are received and do not require fret leveling.
What is Warmoth radius?
Warmoth offers a huge range of straight radius options: Any straight radius from 9″ to 16″, in half inch increments. 7-1/4″ (Vintage construction necks only)
Which wood is best for fretboard?
The Big Three Fretboard Woods
- Ebony. Considered the supreme tonewood for fingerboards due to its solidity, resiliency, and firmness, ebony was the primary fretboard wood in use from the 15th century till very recently.
- Rosewood.
- Maple.
- Indian Laurel.
- Ovangkol.
- Padauk.
- Pau Ferro.
- Walnut.
How thick is a Telecaster body?
Body thickness: 44.45mm.
Why do Telecasters sound so good?
The Telecaster typically has two single-coil pickups, with the bridge pickup being wider and longer than its Strat counterpart. What’s more, it is mounted on the Tele’s metal bridge plate, which can give it a more powerful tone. (Fender also makes Stratocaster and Telecaster models with humbucking pickup options.)
Do Warmoth necks come Finished?
Warmoth offers four standard neck finishes. Prices vary depending on fretboard and shaft wood combinations.
How do I paint my neck?
How to paint a guitar neck the right way – YouTube
Is Warmoth American made?
Who We Are. Since 1980, Warmoth has been the standard in American-made bodies and necks for electric guitars and basses.
Can you put a 22 fret neck on a 21 fret strat?
In most cases, a 22-fret neck will fit with no problems into a 21-fret neck pocket since the added fret usually is placed with an overhang. You will find almost no compatibility issues among guitars of the same brand and similar models, however, this might not work out with different manufacturers.
Is a 12 radius neck good?
Having a larger 12″ radius means the fretboard feels flatter and makes it more suitable for bending the strings. You’ll often see that lead players like to use a flatter fretboard (larger radius) because it feels better for solos (which often require bending) and moving around the fretboard more quickly.
Do Warmoth necks need a fret level?
Is ebony harder than rosewood?
In short, Ebony is a much harder wood compared to Rosewood and feels slicker to touch. It produces brighter and snappier tones, while Rosewood produces a more balanced overall tone.
What is harder rosewood or maple?
A maple neck is harder and feels very smooth under your fingers, while rosewood has some sponginess to it due to the porous properties of the wood.
How thin can a Telecaster body be?
The typical thickness for a Fender Thinline is about 1.75 inches [1.5 inches for the main body plus a . 25 inch cap] the same thickness as a standard Telecaster.