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Warmoth project of old and next project...

7/3/2011

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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.
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Shipping package the bass neck came in. My heart sand when I saw the box.

Upon opening the box, I pulled out....
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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.
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Wenge neck with Pao Ferro fretboard. Lined fretless.
Thankfully, the body didn't have the adventures then neck did.
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Single, solid body. Swamp ash. String thru the body, dual J-pickup option.
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Single, solid body. Swamp ash. Double battery option. 4/5 String Pickup Set & 3 Band Tone Circuit for the Steve Bailey Pickups/Tone Circuit .
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Very cool looking, yes? The neck darkened a bit after HG Thor dipped it and applied the epoxy.
And the finished product.....
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haha - I wish I could look that cool.
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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.
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