tiki101
Joined: Mar 22, 2009
Posts: 101
pgh, where the zombies live
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Posted on Aug 20 2010 12:07 AM
tiki101
if you're careful you could build 3 or 4 for that same 800 bucks...
I guess for $200-$300 you could technically build a strat... is this assuming the builder would be doing all of the finishing themselves? (I'd be pretty afraid of the tremolo system you'd have to buy for $25 to meet this kind of budget, haha.)
well, this one is $37,
http://store.guitarfetish.com/USA-Spaced-Solid-Brass-Block-Tremolo-Complete-Kit_p_1239.html
but you could go with a mex replacement for less than $25. I've also bought parts from that stratosphere guy on ebay. my budget implies alot of elbow-grease (which appeals to me.)
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Aug 20 2010 07:52 AM
Jetpack
We had a fellow on here a while back that couldn't get his new neck to fit his Strat 4 hole pocket. After a comment or two as I recall someone asked the golden question: did you get a Fender neck as well or is it aftermarket? It was a Wormoth which he forgot to mention.
I don't think you are remembering correctly, if you are thinking of the same thread that I am. The guy bought a Fender neck, but alas he had a Xaviere strat, and it didn't work out.
Warmoth necks are designed to be interchangeable with Fender necks.
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morphball
Joined: Dec 23, 2008
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Pittsboro, NC
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Posted on Aug 20 2010 08:38 AM
That makes more sense, Brian, I was pretty sure the whole point of aftermarket parts was for them to actually be usable (though I've never purchased from Warmoth before).
STRATosphere BIN's seem really jacked-up to me, but you can probably score something cheaper in an auction if you're patient. Tiki, that assembly looks like a good deal (maybe even a great one), but I've already used Callaham, and am forever tainted now. I guess it's similar to getting a Mastery bridge on your JM/Jag, no going back.
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Jetpack
Joined: May 28, 2008
Posts: 333
Los Angeles
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Posted on Aug 20 2010 10:17 AM
WOW! Good memory Brian! That may have been it (or I may be thinking of another guitar blog.8O) As common as the Start is-meaning the_ most_ common- I should think every aftermarket maker could make everything line up. So, of course they don't.
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paulbaribeau
Joined: Jun 13, 2010
Posts: 6
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Posted on Aug 20 2010 12:49 PM
Warmoth necks fit Fender bodies.
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19349
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Aug 20 2010 01:01 PM
Jetpack
WOW! Good memory Brian!
Nope, just a quick forum search.
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el_camello
Joined: Jul 04, 2010
Posts: 369
Ottawa
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Posted on Aug 21 2010 11:23 PM
thanks! warmoth looks like what i want out of a custom guitar kit.
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