GMW guitars

[Sir_Shreds_A_Lot]

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Lee said the standard Ratt Crossed Swords would take about 3-4 months.

I will probably get the Crossed Swords, but add a stacked single in the neck and tone pot, 3-way. I assume by doing that, its gonna add a couple months to the build time. Waiting to hear back from Lee now.

[vitovanhalen]

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The one I'm waiting on is basically a strat with contoured heel and hum/single, kill switch and 3 way. Vintage White with White pickguard and it's been close to 5 months. I'm not complaining, but that's the longest it's ever taken. If Dan Lawrence paints (graphics) the wait is longer. My 1st had extensive camo graphics and multiple colors and it took 3 1/2 months. That was in '99. I think they've got enough work to last well into next year.

[parntz145]

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I was just wondering how does warmoth compare to the gmw stuff?Is one better than the other or are they both about the same quality?

[vitovanhalen]

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Warmoth is nice stuff too, but for the exact same woods, parts, etc. - in other words a complete guitar you will spend less using GMW and have it set up to perfection - no doubt about it. Even if GMW cost me more I'd use them over Warmoth.

[Troy from VENTT]

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Man, the more posts I see about GMW the more I'm starting to realize how lucky I must've gotten! hahahah My paint was done by Dan, etc. and it was STILL done in 6 weeks!

[shreddermon]

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Troy, you're definitely lucky. I've been waiting since around April for a neck finish and replacement. Not a run-of-the-mill job and I'm in no rush, so I understand the wait, though. Should be done soon.

[jem777az]

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You guys are very lucky, it took 9, almost 10 months to get my guitar from GMW! I'm not complaining though, I love it to death. Lee said the striped Dweezil graphic was a ***** for Dan to duplicate, so it took quite a while to make sure he got it right.

[jr73]

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COOL BEANS...lee told me 4 weeks for my bodies....
im still deciding whether to send my necks & bridges to have them assembled by GMW or just do it/have it done local. cant wait my strathead neck will finally have a home.
& do they make stars

[Troy from VENTT]

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Jamie, was that a question? If so, OF COURSE they make Stars!!! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] I've been talking to Lee about it as I think I'm going that route for my next purchase!

[jr73]

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VERY COOL i didnt see any on the web site. im going to wait till i get the neck. then ill have a star made for it. its been so hard trying to find correct old charvel/jackson bodies even ones beat to crap. ive been lucky finding NECKS now i need something to put them on.
SOON THO very soon i should have those wonderful strathead necks on something. i was even thinking about making a replica of my first charvel. tobacco burst, white pickguard single hum except it wont have a Kahler. vintage looking HOTROD strat. thats whats been taking me so long to actually do it SO MANY OPTIONS, plus i dont want to waste a SWEET neck on a guitar i dont really like.

[Troy from VENTT]

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I want a Star so bad... Now don't quote me on this, but at one point Lee even told me there wouldn't be an upcharge to go with a Star body over a Str@t one so you should be able to get a good deall through them as well.

[Econ]

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On Christmas Eve, after 11 months of waiting, I received my Custom copy of a USA BC Rich ASM 1 guitar from GMW. All I can tell you is that this is the best guitar I've ever played. I currently own Jackson PC1 and thought it was my #1 axe, until I received my custom guitar from GMW. If you are willing to wait for them to build you a guitar (real custom work will have you wait between 12 and 18 months) then I highly recommend it. I'll post pics soon.

[Troy from VENTT]

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SWEET!!! MUST SEE PICS NOW!!! [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]