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  1. bigfatpaul

    Figured Koa Hollowbody Tele

    Just finished my second build and am very pleased with how it turned out. Here are the specs: Body: Mahogany hollowbody with figured Koa top and 2 F-holes and cream binding. Bridge: recessed Gotoh tune-o-matic. Pickups: Dimarzio PAF 36 Anniversary humbuckers Toggle: Freeway 3x3, 6 position...
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    Showcase Koa Jazzmaster just in! Plus a Jazzmaster question for y'all.

    Succumbed to the temptation and bought the Koa Jazzmaster that was in the showcase. Arrived within 2 weeks which is great. This isn't my first build, but it is my first Jazzmaster, so I have a question for you guys about the routing: the pickup routing seems shallower than I'm used to (strats...
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    Koa Hollowbody Tele - Lots of Pics and Advice Request (Warmoth forgot jack rout)

    Just received my Hollowbody Tele and it's quite gorgeous. Came on time (ordered early September, arrived just before Thanksgiving) and everything looks great (pics below), but it turns out Warmoth forgot to install the jack route. I'd selected the 7/8" (22mm) Side Jack Hole, but as you seen in...
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    New Neck Arrival! '59 Tiltback Gibson Conversion

    Ordered September 4, arrived today (November 12) - no complaints here. Looks fantastic. Tiltback Gibson Conversion, Warmoth headstock, '59 profile in roasted flame maple with unique choice pao ferro fretboard, stainless frets, cream binding and Nightswan inlays. Question for those with more...
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    Recessed TOM bridges and Bigsby vibratos

    Hi all - I'm gearing up for a carved-top hollow body Tele build that will have a recessed TOM bridge with string ferrules and I'm wondering if any of that might preclude me adding a Bigsby at some point in the future? I'd guess no, but thought I'd check to see if anyone has done it. I'm thinking...
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    Binding color question (subjective, I know)

    Very subjective question, of course, but I want to solicit opinions on binding color: I'm looking to do a figured koa laminate top on a mahogany body and I'm torn between white binding or cream binding. Part of me thinks white will "pop" better against a darker koa, but I'm worried it may look a...
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    Question: Binding on Roasted Maple Necks with no finish?

    Hi all - quick question about binding on necks: would it be weird and/or affect the binding at all if there is no finish applied to the neck, e.g. on a roasted maple neck? Wasn't sure if binding really needs a finish or lacquer on it to mold it to the neck, as every neck I have that actually has...
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    Chambered Tele - Honeyburst - Just Arrived

    Ordered in mid January 2021, just arrived yesterday April 2, 2021. A bit of a wait, but still very happy with everything (thank you Warmoth!). Body is chambered Tele, alder body with flame maple top, with all the contours. Honeyburst top and back. I would've loved a bit more flame on the top...
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