Warmoth strat body and Musikcraft neck

[Econ]

Re: Warmoth strat body and Musikcraft neck

I calculated that getting all the parts I need will cost me around 1K, plus lets say 300 hundred for the tech to do whatever needs to be done for the guitar to be playable. A similar Charvel guitar will cost me $2300. I know that the quality of the Charvel is a zillion times superior to any mutt I get to assemble, but 2300 for a guitar when I'm not even a pro player is just too much for me too justify.

[bonghits]

Re: Warmoth strat body and Musikcraft neck

I know that the quality of the Charvel is a zillion times superior to any mutt I get to assemble,

[/ QUOTE ]I think that if you get quality parts then you should come close to a Charvel. I myself am thinking of putting together a Charvel DeMartini Swords mutt. Or a black/yellow striped EVH!

[Bengal65]

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econ, no matter who you get the parts from, you're going to have to have the frets done. neither company promises a fret job in their prices.

musikraft customers, please correct me, but i believe that their floyd nut platforms leave the locking nut hanging in the breeze a little bit. that's not that big of a deal, but i'm just sayin. warmoth's floyd platforms will do that as well, unless you get a warmoth pro neck and lose the skunk stripe.

imo, you can probably get a real charvel for a little bit more than the amount you're about to spend on a DIY replica. just sayin.

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I have only one neck from Musikraft that has a Floyd prep. (Shelf only on this one) The Floyd nut sets perfectly with no overhang.

Musikraft's woods are very nice. Both Warmoth and Musikraft have pluses and minuses in wood choice. For example you can get white Korina from Musikraft and not Warmoth. Warmoth does bound tops Musikraft does not.

[Shawn Lutz]

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the last 3 necks I got from Musikraft have the Floyd nut shelve perfect, no overhang. Also I went with stainless steel frets on my last one and the frets were damn near perfect...dunno of that has anything to do wih it or if its just a coincidence or not.

Does warmoth have bodies w/o half of the wood routed out the back for the controll cavities? [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Sully is right in that if you build using top quality parts for a replica the price gets up there in used GMW and possibly used EVH Charvel prices, especially if you pay for paint.

[sully]

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thanks shawn, i thought that someone had a MK neck that had the platform overhang. that kinda thing doesn't really bug me b/c it's still solid, but i know it drives others insane.

i think warmoth's only route is that hugeass one, which is unfortunate.

[Shawn Lutz]

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I just checked, I have 7 MK necks, all floyd shelf only and its 4 right on and 3 with a slight overhang.

[Econ]

Re: Warmoth strat body and Musikcraft neck

If I get a MK neck prepped for a Floyd Rose nut, what do I need to do to complete the installation of the nut? Would I also have to drill the required holes for the tuners and the string tree?

[charvelguy]

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Warmoth used to drill for a bolt thru neck floyd nut as that used to be the only style available. So it depends on the style of Floyd nut you want to install; top mount or old school bolt thru. I only have one MK neck and its slotted for a normal nut but looking at their order form, you can choose either option for 15.00 upchrg.

You could also pick up a neck from eBay, probably could find one for a decent price, but I understand your preferences are for new.. from factory sometimes. If you're going custom to your specs, it would be difficult to find specifically what you want. It may run you close to 300.00 with options for the neck alone, a finished one, even higher.

If you take a look at the posted link, this neck has a shelf for a floyd, (which would be ready for a top mount) To install that you'd need a fine drill bit like .063-.070., I would even predrill the hole even smaller..like a .050. and then go to a larger bit. Tape off the end of the bit for depth so you know where to stop. An old school nut would be pretty stright forward install but with either you may need to shim as well.

http://www.musikraft.com/images/Bird...ny%20front.jpg

I do know you should not have to worry about drilling for tuners if you specify what kind of tuners are going on and the diameter. Most the necks I see on MK's sight are predrilled for tuners (the Zericote pic didn't have them).
If you look at the online order form, it'll give options. Warmoth does sell headstocks which are paddle style and still need finishing for shape and tuners. Being that they are both licensed Fender products, I would say std Fender hole diameter which is 3/8th's dia. is the norm. I've seen Warmoth mention 'drilled for gotoh'. I wouldn't fret about it.. [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Most every neck I see made aftermarket, you have to drill for string trees. If you are getting a floyd nut, it would be more or less cosmetic to have one. That would just require a ruler or a straightedge if you want to check the straightness of the line and another small bit to start the hole..maybe a .050

As far as I recall, Warmoth does offer white Korina bodies and no Shawn, the routes on Warmoth bodies are complete, I was specifically referring to necks that while fretted and could be used, should be beveled (and of course, you still have to install a nut and tuners) I guess one has to spell it out sometimes but it is a matter of preference. [img]/images/graemlins/nono.gif[/img]

[Econ]

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I'm going to check Musikraft and USA Custom and will make a decision. Question: I want to neck to have a 1 11/16 width measure. What kind of Floyd Rose nut do I need for that (R3-R4)? Also, are there different sizes on OFR trems baseplates that I need to consider? I want the tremolo to be non recessed.

[sully]

Re: Warmoth strat body and Musikcraft neck

R3 will work. an R4 is for 1 11/16 bound necks. the floyd that you want will need a 42 mm sustain block.

sully

[Econ]

Re: Warmoth strat body and Musikcraft neck

Excellent. I'm planning to get a finished body and neck. The plan is to do the drilling myself and the have a tech a fret leveling and full setup.

[charvelguy]

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For what a tech may charge for a level and setup.. I'd consider sending it out in the US for a Plek job. I do not know, being you are in PR, it may not be cost effective for you and I'm sure there are some fine luthier/techs in your area. If you want the very best tho, a Plek machine is the way to go.

[slash]

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R3 will work. an R4 is for 1 11/16 bound necks. the floyd that you want will need a 42 mm sustain block.

sully

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I think R4 is wide spacing so you would want an R3 nut for a bound neck. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[Econ]

Re: Warmoth strat body and Musikcraft neck

Another possibility is to have someone in the US assemblevthe guitar for me.