I was thinking of building a solid body Fender strat copy using Warmoth parts, as in the pre routed body, and pre-fretted neck.Is this what I would get going this route? things I'm overlooking?
Question: I was thinking of building a solid body Fender strat copy using Warmoth parts, as in the pre routed body, and pre-fretted neck. While I am good with my hands and have woodworking experience, as you can see I don't want the job of building one from scratch My question is would one goin ...
- Would it be more saleable if I bought something like a Fender Strat and refinished it or if I made a quality guitar from parts?
Question: I have an cheap, old, no-name electric guitar that I've applied a very unique, decorative finish to. It's sort of a decopage type technique that totally covers the surface of the guitar. I took the guitar around to a few local guitar shops to see if I could sell it but I got a puzzlin ...
tagged: Wholesale Guitar Parts- Anyone out there in guitarland ever built a guitar from either WD or Warmoth replacement parts??
Question: Anyone out there in guitarland ever built a guitar from either WD or Warmoth replacement parts?? I'm looking to build a Telecaster style guitar, but I'm worried about the quality of the end product. I would also like to know what people think of the compound radius necks that Warmoth ...
tagged: Wd Guitar Parts- I'm considering building my own guitar from parts. So do any of you have any experience with this?
Question: I'm considering building my own guitar from parts. I know about warmoth(seem high quality), are there any other companies that make high quality bodies and necks? I obviously don't want to spend a fortune, but I think by making my own guitar I should be able to get what I want without ...
tagged: Warmouth Guitar Parts- any body had dealings with warmoth ?
Question: any body had dealings with warmoth ? coments on quality, service etc greatly appreciated thanks Answer: I've had many dealings with them and I love their products. The guitar I have now has a Warmoth super wide/ fatback neck, maple, ebony fingerboard and 6105 frets. Warmoth strat body ...
tagged: Warmoth Guitar Parts- How Can I tell a $50 Used Guitar from a $200?
Question:It is normally according to the guality of the guitar. Is it a high tech guitar like: Yamaha, Fender, Gibson or Martin? or is it another kind of guitar? If it is one of the latter, I wouldn't spend much on it. If it is the first, you would probably pay right at 200.00 or more if it is ...
tagged: Used Guitar Parts- Wondering what others thought about the guitar on the Ladder?
Question:I like the Ladder overall, but it took time to grow on me. Wondering what others thought about the guitar on the Ladder. The acoustic and steel guitar parts are fine. I think some of the electric parts are too low in the mix, and the cd lacks any definitive solo. There are some cool pa ...
tagged: Steel Guitar Parts- where to get them or just have some helpfull information about resonator guitar?
Question: I am wanting to build a resonator guitar in the style of the National Duolian or Triolian models. I am talking about the wooden versions. I have been inside the metal versions doing repairs and etc. but I don't have any idea how the wooden models are put together. I am pretty sure tha ...
tagged: Resonator Guitar Parts- Anyone out there in guitarland ever built a guitar from either WD or Warmoth replacement parts??
Question:Anyone out there in guitarland ever built a guitar from either WD or Warmoth replacement parts?? I'm looking to build a Telecaster style guitar, but I'm worried about the quality of the end product. I would also like to know what people think of the compound radius necks that Warmoth s ...
tagged: Replacement Guitar Parts- who've built custom guitars with Warmoth parts?
Question:I have always wanted to buy a PRS, but recently I was dropping off one of my strats at my guitar tech's and he had a custom guitar that he was setting. The owner had purchased the body and neck from Warmoth and had it setup by the tech. It played and felt great! About as good as the PR ...
tagged: Prs Guitar Parts- Has anyone attempted to playing pedal steel guitar parts with a sampler?
Question: Has anyone attempted to playing pedal steel guitar parts with a sampler? What techniques are used by you and is there any recommended cdroms for samplers that are good? To me, the proper way would be split the keyboard in to zones (chords on one side of the keyboard, and single notes ...
tagged: Pedal Steel Guitar Parts- Does anyone here know how to refer to these parts of the guitar in Spanish?
Question:This is my first post. I need to find out what the various parts of the guitar are called in Spanish. Terms like upper bout, lower bout, and headstock really have me baffled. Does anyone here know how to refer to these parts of the guitar in Spanish? Any help on this would be very much ...
tagged: Parts Of The Guitar- I've heard tell that early Duane Eddy recordings would double the upright bass line on electric guitar, Is this so?
Question:I've heard tell that early Duane Eddy recordings would double the upright bass line on electric guitar. Is this so? Answer:The authentic way is called Tic Tac bass, and is achieved by doubling the upright line with a Danelectro 6-string bass (tuned EADGBE one octave lower than a guitar ...
tagged: Parts Of The Electric Guitar- is there any track that features his bass playing which could be described as inspired or noteworthy?
Question:Steve plays bass guitar on some of his solo albums. Although Steve shines on guitar, is there any track that features his bass playing which could be described as inspired or noteworthy? I can't think of it. I just wonder why he felt the need. Answer:I remember Trevor Horn saying that ...
tagged: Parts Of The Bass Guitar- Can anyone suggest a direct box for recording acoustic electric guitar for under $200?
Question:Can anyone suggest a direct box for recording acoustic electric guitar for under $200? I can mic the amp with a Sure sm57 for the rocking crunchy parts and it sounds great, but when the distortion is turned down on the Marshall amp, acoustic parts end up sounding like shit. Answer: son ...
tagged: Parts Of The Acoustic Guitar- Is it like two piano music where you have both parts on each part?
Question:I'm in the process of doing the piano Reduction and the parts for the Tailleferre Two Guitar concerto and I need to know what the norm is for the Parts for Guitar Duo. Is it like two piano music where you have both parts on each part? or is it like string quartet parts where everybody ...
tagged: Parts Of Guitar- What are the advantages/disadvantages of recording in an acoustic guitar ?
Question:What are the advantages/disadvantages of recording in Stereo or Mono? I'm using Cakewalk 7 and Cool Edit Pro recording just an acoustic guitar and vocals - two to three tracks. I do some compression and add a little reverb, then mixdown and burn to a CD-R. Does it make a difference to ...
tagged: Parts Of An Acoustic Guitar- how many parts in a guitar?
Question:I'm writing up the guitar exhibit we will be having & am curious: about how many discrete pieces of stuff go in to building a guitar? Sure, it'll vary by how many pieces of purfling used, etc., but generally? Answer:Whoa!
tagged: Parts Guitar- Any recommendations as to models and expected prices of Ovation guitars?
Question:Hi, there. I am a novice player and am considering investing in a new guitar. I have followed the _buy the best box_ thread with interest and am willing to follow their advice. I am basically interested in working out rhythm guitar parts for the piano music I write and then doing some ...
tagged: Ovation Guitar Parts- Am I going to be disappointed with a Mighty-Mite neck, so should pony up the additional bucks for a Warmouth neck?
Question:I need to upgrade the neck on my Mexican Strat (lefty). I paid about $350 for this Strat a few years ago. I just cannot believe the price of Strat necks, they are often that much and a lot more...its just crazy. I am thinking about going with a new neck....at the high end is Warmouth, ...
tagged: Mighty Mite Guitar Parts
