Warmoth strat body vs Charvel Strat body

[Econ]

What are the differences (shape wise) between these two?

[ApeDosMil]

Re: Warmoth strat body vs Charvel Strat body

I believe they are dead on, just the neck pocket is different.

2 3/16 Fender vs 2 1/4 Charvel.

[Econ]

Re: Warmoth strat body vs Charvel Strat body

If that's the case I think I'm calling Warmoth this afternoon to place an order. Can anyone confirm this?

[~K~]

Re: Warmoth strat body vs Charvel Strat body

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I believe they are dead on, just the neck pocket is different.

2 3/16 Fender vs 2 1/4 Charvel.

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Depends on what you are basing that against ..if it is a stratthead the neck pocket is correct .. the control route on a warmoth is huge in comparison to a charvel .. it is actually a great deal of wood that is taken out

[Jason1212]

Re: Warmoth strat body vs Charvel Strat body

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I believe they are dead on, just the neck pocket is different.

2 3/16 Fender vs 2 1/4 Charvel.

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Depends on what you are basing that against ..if it is a stratthead the neck pocket is correct .. the control route on a warmoth is huge in comparison to a charvel .. it is actually a great deal of wood that is taken out

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The control route has always been a detraction for me. They like to say that their bodies are light, but why would the not be given the cavern they use for a control route.

[StukaJU87]

Re: Warmoth strat body vs Charvel Strat body

The one thing I hate about the Warmoth bodies is their huge control cavity. [img]/images/graemlins/what.gif[/img]

[Bengal65]

Re: Warmoth strat body vs Charvel Strat body

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The one thing I hate about the Warmoth bodies is their huge control cavity. [img]/images/graemlins/what.gif[/img]

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Yes! They also won't make your preferred control cavity without a significant upcharge. However, they will do the job based on my conversations with Ken Warmoth. I believe my quote for a rear triangle control cavity was around $300.

[bonghits]

Re: Warmoth strat body vs Charvel Strat body

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The one thing I hate about the Warmoth bodies is their huge control cavity. [img]/images/graemlins/what.gif[/img]

[/ QUOTE ]I agree with Scott. Econ, why don't you give Musikraft a call. They offer the same exact Strat body with the Charvel "triangle" type control cavity.

[Econ]

Re: Warmoth strat body vs Charvel Strat body

Will Musikcraft do all the drilling required for me to put everything together?

[Chrisb]

Re: Warmoth strat body vs Charvel Strat body

They will drill mounting holes, they will most everything but they will not cut and install a nut for you like Warmoth does. Thats the only difference I think.

[jimbilly]

Re: Warmoth strat body vs Charvel Strat body

You might want to check these guys out too. I'm told it's a spin off from former Warmoth techs.
http://www.usacustomguitars.com/aboutus.html

[sully]

Re: Warmoth strat body vs Charvel Strat body

charvel strat bodies are not the same as fender strat bodies; there are slight shaping differences. you don't really notice them until you put one body on top of the other. then you can really see.

[RR05xx]

Re: Warmoth strat body vs Charvel Strat body

If you are doing a top loaded body where the route is fender-style, I think you will be happy. They also do a nice version of the heel contour which is subtle and actually the best that I have come across cuz its not scalloped.

However, if you want a charvel copy to the nats ass, Warmoth is not ideal.

[Econ]

Re: Warmoth strat body vs Charvel Strat body

Who can then produce a nice Charvel body copy?

[Firebird V]

Re: Warmoth strat body vs Charvel Strat body

GMW minus the headstock. See if Lee will just sell you a body. I see this guy selling charvel knockoff bodies on ebay all the time... Does anyone know if they are any good?