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Ian Rossiter
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Ian Rossiter
Registered User
Joined: 05/04/05
Posts: 45
09/06/2005 4:37 pm
I built a Warmoth Tele 5 yrs ago; Ash,Blonde finish,Maple/Maple neck,compound radius,6105 frets, satin finish,FatBack neck.
The parts were constructed wonderfully; good finish, cut and fit. The neck pocket and neck fit so snug you almost didn't have to put the screws in!!! When put together, it resonates and sustains wonderfully, and that Ash body just twangs. The neck hasn't moved in years, even with winter temps of -45c and colder up here. The frets are well seated too.It's just solid.
There were however a few things during the assembly that warrant a mention. The neck pup cavity was routed too small and wouldn't accept a modern Tele neck pup,had to be routed . The control cavity as well needed a bit of a route to accomadate the control plate. Warmoth assured me that it was an oversight,and apologised.
Other than that, my Warmoth Tele is a fine guitar. The company was very easy to deal with too.
Ian