I found some old pics of the Warmoth bass I had built. It starts out with a sad twist but ends up with the typical Hollywood ending.
I ordered a wenge fretless neck from Warmoth and when it arrived, I found the following.
I ordered a wenge fretless neck from Warmoth and when it arrived, I found the following.
Shipping package the bass neck came in. My heart sand when I saw the box.
Upon opening the box, I pulled out....
I didn't even take the rest of the neck out - it had splintered to much. Plus, UPS wanted to verify the damage "as is". I did ask to keep the headstock - which they let me.
So, back to the Warmoth site to order another neck. UPS and Warmoth were very supportive and understanding and they expedited the next one.
Wenge neck with Pao Ferro fretboard. Lined fretless.
Thankfully, the body didn't have the adventures then neck did.
Single, solid body. Swamp ash. String thru the body, dual J-pickup option.
Single, solid body. Swamp ash. Double battery option. 4/5 String Pickup Set & 3 Band Tone Circuit for the Steve Bailey Pickups/Tone Circuit .
Very cool looking, yes? The neck darkened a bit after HG Thor dipped it and applied the epoxy.
And the finished product.....
haha - I wish I could look that cool.
The headstock darkened more than the fretboard.
So, the question is - for my next bass project, what to do? Do another Warmoth project? Talk and work with a boutique builder? Order a pre made model from a builder I like?
I've been speaking with a few smaller builders and I plan to visit them over the next month or so - taking my current rig and throw their basses along side mine to see and hear the differences.
I'll post the results as I experience each one.
