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GMW is expensive though [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
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Hey it may seem cheap cause your builing from parts. But I would be suprised if you didn't spend equal if not more on the Warmoth parts as a built GMW. There will reach a point with exotics that its cheaper. But for a mahogany,ash ect solid finish guitar, I seriously doubt its cheaper.
At on time you could get sweet deals from Warmoth. The had once a year sales to blow out anything sitting around. You also use to be able to go to the shop and rummage around and pick stuff out of orders that were not picked up. The also gave mail discount, now it makes up a large portion of their business. Warmouth makes good products but it is now priced as such.
In my opinion you only build a Warmoth because you like to build guitars and you want something unique, exotic and you don't ever plan on selling it. They also make great replacement parts. But like any project you you spend way more than anticipated. Go to warmoth price out what you want then add a finish(or price it there),bridge, tuners, strap pegs,pickups, string ferrels, nut roller t's..whatever it takes to complete your vision. Then go to ebay and see what somebody elses project goes for. I don't know if I have ever seen on go for over 500. I regularly see GMW basic strats selling for 800.
I love Warmoth stuff, but don't kid your self. Start adding it up, angled neck pocket, cut here route there,.........
If you paint and finish the neck yourself you will save a good deal. The neck is easy, but unless you are a great painter-You have a guitar you painted your self. The tough thing is with a project you really have no idea what it will sound or play like until you put it togther. With someone that builds a lot of guitars they know what at least works well int their opinion. Building can be more fun but its expensive to build on offs. The thing is with warmoth you can spend less dough for an exotic figured, flamed, what bolt on master piece. Its just they resell dirt cheap.
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GMW is expensive though [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
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Hey it may seem cheap cause your builing from parts. But I would be suprised if you didn't spend equal if not more on the Warmoth parts as a built GMW. There will reach a point with exotics that its cheaper. But for a mahogany,ash ect solid finish guitar, I seriously doubt its cheaper.
At on time you could get sweet deals from Warmoth. The had once a year sales to blow out anything sitting around. You also use to be able to go to the shop and rummage around and pick stuff out of orders that were not picked up. The also gave mail discount, now it makes up a large portion of their business. Warmouth makes good products but it is now priced as such.
In my opinion you only build a Warmoth because you like to build guitars and you want something unique, exotic and you don't ever plan on selling it. They also make great replacement parts. But like any project you you spend way more than anticipated. Go to warmoth price out what you want then add a finish(or price it there),bridge, tuners, strap pegs,pickups, string ferrels, nut roller t's..whatever it takes to complete your vision. Then go to ebay and see what somebody elses project goes for. I don't know if I have ever seen on go for over 500. I regularly see GMW basic strats selling for 800.
I love Warmoth stuff, but don't kid your self. Start adding it up, angled neck pocket, cut here route there,.........
If you paint and finish the neck yourself you will save a good deal. The neck is easy, but unless you are a great painter-You have a guitar you painted your self. The tough thing is with a project you really have no idea what it will sound or play like until you put it togther. With someone that builds a lot of guitars they know what at least works well int their opinion. Building can be more fun but its expensive to build on offs. The thing is with warmoth you can spend less dough for an exotic figured, flamed, what bolt on master piece. Its just they resell dirt cheap.
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