Warmoth?

JJLipton · Post by **JJLipton** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:49 am

Has anyone here ever ordered a custom guitar from warmoth? I had a simple, yet stupid question about them. When you order a guitar from them do they assemble it for you or do they just mail you the parts? If the latter is true than i think that is an awful ripoff, considering that it's impossible to construct a guitar using their parts for under a grand. I was just wondering, as it may be the only way i will ever achieve the superstrat of my dreams.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:54 am

if you're dreaming about superstrats, that's what we call a nightmare.

as far as their assembly, i can't say, but everyone i know that's ordered stuff from them says it takes for god damn ever. can't you just track down a flamed maple set neck showmaster SSS?

JJLipton · Post by **JJLipton** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:04 am

Haha, yeah i know it's weird...but i have this strange desire to have an incredibly cheesy 80's superstrat. Sometimes i'm afraid i'm turning into icey lol. But i can imagine going to a band audition, whipping out this strangly out of place 80's guitar and getting laughed at, then shredding their faces off.

Something like this would be ideal! Strat body, cheesy bright red color w/ maple neck. Floyd rose original locking tremolo! A neck pickup would be nice, but the single pickup/volume control only setup is strangely appealing. Sadly it would cost about $1200 to order this simple guitar from warmoth.

My cousin has a showmaster HSS. It's a nice guitar, but just not for me. I desire unpainted necks and locking trems.

Richard · Post by **Richard** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 3:36 am

I think they will assemble by request, but I'm not sure. You may have to do it yourself.

If you order from them just be prepared for a long wait. Mike waited AGES for a neck for his Duo-Sonic project.

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:05 am

I was always under the impression that if you ordered ALL of the parts necessary for a complete guitar they will put it all together for you.

I don't know where I heard that, so it might not be true but I think it's right.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:13 am

i'm currently under the impression that if you buy all your parts from warmoth you're a fucking ponce.

get a body and pg from there, but i wouldn't buy authentic warmoth shite to tack onto your overpriced guitar body.

mickie08 · Post by **mickie08** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:05 am

ebay and pawnshops dude. You can find old charvels and Kramers for pretty cheap (not the bad import ones either)

JJLipton · Post by **JJLipton** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:43 am

mickie08 wrote:ebay and pawnshops dude. You can find old charvels and Kramers for pretty cheap (not the bad import ones either)

Oh, are you a kramer/charvel fan too? Some of the more desirable kramers can go for pretty high prices on ebay because of the EVH connections, Theres a small company called mean street guitars which i completely forgot about that makes kramer, strat, and peavey copies for relatively cheap prices.

mickie08 · Post by **mickie08** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 5:48 am

I am not peronally a fan as I don't use tremolo and use neck pup more than bridge. But, because they are not really popular right now I see them from time to time for a good price.

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:05 am

+1 to pawn shops.

Back when I was way too into Rage Against the Machine I wanted to build a kramer strat guitar and started looking at pawn shops. There was some dealzzzz

JJLipton · Post by **JJLipton** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:46 am

Interesting, i've honestly never seen too many guitars in local pawn shops.

damienblair17 · Post by **damienblair17** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 8:36 am

Depending on the pawn shop, you can find some cool stuff. If there's a Music Go Round in your area check them out too (or just check their website as they will ship at a decent price). Otherwise, perhaps try Guitar Fetish necks and/or bodies?

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:49 am

Yeah, go second hand, rather than trying to build a new guitar. Superstrats really, really aren't popular now, and you can get a shocking amount of guitar for your money.

JJLipton · Post by **JJLipton** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:16 pm

BacchusPaul wrote:Yeah, go second hand, rather than trying to build a new guitar. Superstrats really, really aren't popular now, and you can get a shocking amount of guitar for your money.

Lol i love the way you worded that. I mean, take a look at that kramer baretta...would you be caught dead playing that on stage these days? I will definitely check out those sites. Does anyone else here have a guilty pleasure for 80's superstrats? I think i will sell my epiphone supernova soon, to make funds for the ultimate superstrat.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:51 pm

JJLipton wrote:I think i will sell my epiphone supernova soon, to make funds for the ultimate superstrat.

please put that bad boy up here, first

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Wed Feb 24, 2010 11:48 pm

JJLipton wrote:
BacchusPaul wrote:Yeah, go second hand, rather than trying to build a new guitar. Superstrats really, really aren't popular now, and you can get a shocking amount of guitar for your money.
Lol i love the way you worded that. I mean, take a look at that kramer baretta...would you be caught dead playing that on stage these days? I will definitely check out those sites. Does anyone else here have a guilty pleasure for 80's superstrats? I think i will sell my epiphone supernova soon, to make funds for the ultimate superstrat.

I've always liked Superstrats, I know Fran does.

I'd rock one.

JJLipton · Post by **JJLipton** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 5:11 am

The stars just seemed to come into alignment today. I guess this guy has a custom painted kramer ready to sell. I just need to secure the funds needed and i'm ready to RAWK!