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I had posted some time back about the possibility of Lynn Ellsworth making some stratheads based upon the very same templates of early Charvel necks.
The storefront promoting these items has gotten them in.
Solidbodyguitar.com is selling these necks for 550.00.
(Kenny Reardin said since he quoted me 250.00, he'd sell them for 500.00 to me)
The apparent reason for the cost difference is that the necks are finished and sealed. This sealer reminds me of how some MIJ Fenders like the Heartfield line and the HM series had their necks finished. It's not a poly, but a very satin feel and opaque in appearance..not sure what they used or how it was achieved. He says it is the same as the early charvels.
Again, these are stratheads with Lynn Ellsworth's signature and date of completion on the heel (I believe they were all made in August). The profile is nice, it is on the thin side-fast neck. Since I have not had the pleasure of playing a prepro-I can't tell ya how accurate this claim of being the same as an actual early Charvel is, but I know Kenny has some early Charvels from around prepro era and he says they are the same. (Course, he's a salesperson for 25+ years as well) One of the major selling points on this is he says the stock that these were made from the same wood stock that has been in Lynn Ellsworth garage since the early days.. the same wood blanks the early Charvel and Boogie Body necks were made from.
They are 22 fret, 6105 frets (most, not sure if all are),
1-5/8" nut, maple with rosewood board, maple with maple board. They truss adjust at the heel.
However..there is no skunk stripe or acorn on the 4 that I looked at and the dots looked slightly farther spaced than early Charvels. So.. in reality, they are not the real deal exact copy replacements Kenny was touting these would be even tho he is saying they are "just like the originals."
They only have 6 left out of about 12-15 in the order.
(He held back 6 for himself)
So, if you're intersted...I'd thought I'd pass this along.
They are quality necks and @ 250.00, I'd consider possibly one or two..but at 500-600.00/ea.. I'm gonna pass. They have a black painted headstock on one...appearantly the headstock wasn't visually appealing in it's natural form...so this was the only one painted and lacquered. They have no birdseye or flame..nothing fancy..just the shape and the wood.
I'd ask for pics if you are intersted or feel like giving him grief. If you want me to pick one up for you.. I will.
They're just down the road about 3-4 miles from me.
They have an awesome classic Marshall collection and some killer boutique amps. Quite an extensive Fender and Fender Jaguar/ and some nice Gibson's too. They are the only store carrying Cornfords I've seen in Minnesota and have a nice Soldano display for sale. (and no, I don't work there)
http://www.solidbodyguitar.com/
The storefront promoting these items has gotten them in.
Solidbodyguitar.com is selling these necks for 550.00.
(Kenny Reardin said since he quoted me 250.00, he'd sell them for 500.00 to me)
The apparent reason for the cost difference is that the necks are finished and sealed. This sealer reminds me of how some MIJ Fenders like the Heartfield line and the HM series had their necks finished. It's not a poly, but a very satin feel and opaque in appearance..not sure what they used or how it was achieved. He says it is the same as the early charvels.
Again, these are stratheads with Lynn Ellsworth's signature and date of completion on the heel (I believe they were all made in August). The profile is nice, it is on the thin side-fast neck. Since I have not had the pleasure of playing a prepro-I can't tell ya how accurate this claim of being the same as an actual early Charvel is, but I know Kenny has some early Charvels from around prepro era and he says they are the same. (Course, he's a salesperson for 25+ years as well) One of the major selling points on this is he says the stock that these were made from the same wood stock that has been in Lynn Ellsworth garage since the early days.. the same wood blanks the early Charvel and Boogie Body necks were made from.
They are 22 fret, 6105 frets (most, not sure if all are),
1-5/8" nut, maple with rosewood board, maple with maple board. They truss adjust at the heel.
However..there is no skunk stripe or acorn on the 4 that I looked at and the dots looked slightly farther spaced than early Charvels. So.. in reality, they are not the real deal exact copy replacements Kenny was touting these would be even tho he is saying they are "just like the originals."
They only have 6 left out of about 12-15 in the order.
(He held back 6 for himself)
So, if you're intersted...I'd thought I'd pass this along.
They are quality necks and @ 250.00, I'd consider possibly one or two..but at 500-600.00/ea.. I'm gonna pass. They have a black painted headstock on one...appearantly the headstock wasn't visually appealing in it's natural form...so this was the only one painted and lacquered. They have no birdseye or flame..nothing fancy..just the shape and the wood.
I'd ask for pics if you are intersted or feel like giving him grief. If you want me to pick one up for you.. I will.
They're just down the road about 3-4 miles from me.
They have an awesome classic Marshall collection and some killer boutique amps. Quite an extensive Fender and Fender Jaguar/ and some nice Gibson's too. They are the only store carrying Cornfords I've seen in Minnesota and have a nice Soldano display for sale. (and no, I don't work there)
http://www.solidbodyguitar.com/
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