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I keep looking for examples of woods, finishes, shapes, etc. and it seems nearly every photo older than a year ago is gone. The Photobucket ones are just low resolution like across the internet but it seems like the ones hosted on the forum are all gone. Are there any workarounds to see these...

has anyone explored a way to fill the gap on a 24 fret overhang? I’m seeing a 24 fret Arcade and V-K in the Screaming Deals that might make a killer metal guitar. That gap that’s “meh” on a 22 fret looks ridiculous to me on a 24 fret. Maybe even some of that EPDM foam that Aaron lines his...

So I got a Koa body, and I ordered a neck with a Koa headstock veneer. It’s Strat style, with Warhead headstock to pay tribute to Warmoth’s awesomeness. Hardware-wise, what would Suhr do on a modern, 2-point? It’s routed for a 510, so I’ll do that and maybe upgrade the saddles to the...

I’ve got a pretty cool body/neck combo here that is routed for HSH. I was debating EMG vs Passive. Let’s say I went for Dimarzio’s EVH-ish Tone Zone/Air Norton combo. What would you choose for the middle and what wiring choices would you make? (Assume a non-standard switch like a...

I’ve been dreaming of a Jungle Burst Regal with matching neck for a few years now. Obviously it’s a huge commitment compared to a Strat type where you can part out the body or neck if it’s not quite working out for you. I definitely want a matching headstock veneer, matching transparent back...

As the title says, is anyone selling a special run flake body? I foolishly was indecisive last year and just never ordered before they were out of stock.

On a scale from meh to terrible idea, how bad of an idea would it be to use an arcade headstock with a non-locking tremolo system? That showcase carved top soloist would look good with my other carved top soloists but they all have arcade headstocks. Of course a warhead would look good too...

I’ve got four Carved Top Soloist bodies from different eras, and they are all a bit different. One (not pictured) is the modern style double lamtop, I chose Aaron’s off menu PRS style controls for it. The standard controls look like a clone of the Strat style ones. The other three are all...

Checking out the new EMG Jazzmaster loaded pickguard, you get an awesome upgrade to the traditional rhythm circuit. Upper horn becomes an EXG and an SPC/Boost depending on the switch position. Jazzmasters are some of the most variable guitars in terms of pickguard shapes and placements. Of...

I’ve got a raw Tele body from the unfinished sale. It’s got the vintage Tele route, would this Bigsby kit fit the drill/string pattern and a standard Tele pickguard cutout? (I understand there might be some shimming and I understand all the restringing and usage risks of a Bigsby, yet have...

Have you ever seen some guitar bodies with alternate edge radii? I remember when the website let you choose 1/2”, 3/8”, 3/16” or square, but I’m sure it was removed and moved off menu after enough people ordered Strat replacements with 3/16” and Tele replacements with 3/8”. Regardless, does...

I’ve succumbed to the body sale yet again and my second unfinished body will be arriving tomorrow. Depending on how these go I have the itch for a couple of non-sale, custom ordered bodies for finishes. Regarding the need to grain fill, use sanding sealer and primer, which woods fall into...

My favorite profile is the Fender Hot Rod ‘62/John Mayer neck. I’ve got both of these and another very similar Fender that all measure out at 0.835” at the first fret, I like the little extra chunk compared to the standard thin. However, neither of these feel very “shouldery” if that makes...

I have a basic understanding of mild fret work (like taking a new Warmoth to the next level) and I’m wondering what the basic tools I’d need? -Initial assessment: Fret Rocker -Fret Leveling: Feet Leveling Beam and Sandpaper -Fret Crowning: Fret Crowning File -Fret End Dressing: Fret End File...

I’ve done it, I’ve bought an unfinished body. :O Maybe it was Aaron’s videos that pushed me over the edge or maybe it was too many nights watching Brad Angove’s channel. In any case I’ve got Basswood body on the way that I am hoping to paint. As I research different paints and steps I am...

I understand that with the finish department backed up, we probably won’t see any finishing R&D for some time. One thing I’d like to see is additional binding options, both color (red, purple, green, blue) and/or multi-ply binding like the Gibson Custom series. 3, 5 or 7-ply in the W/B/W and...

I’m tempted to try to spray a body, and maybe do a bit more. I’m practicing by helping my son with his pinewood derby car. What is the proper PPE for spraying finishes? I’ll be spraying outside or in the garage. Is there an appropriate respirator available on Amazon? When do you need eye...

I’m curious what this community’s thoughts are on what makes a guitar great? And I’m speaking of bolt-on style guitars, similar to what we would build with Warmoth parts and what some of the other builders over the years have done. Names like Suhr, Anderson, Tyler, Valley Arts, some of the...

Sorry if this isn’t an appropriate post in the General Discussion area. I just saw Michael Nielsen’s video on the Dan Huff James Tyler signature guitar. Wow! I’ve been dreaming of a session style guitar with knobs and switches, and I always thought the Duncan Hot Stack was a cool and under...

I have two tiltback headstocks with Floyd nut prep. Will I need retainer bars on them or is the tilt back sufficient? I want to avoid that issue where the strings go sharp as you tighten the locks. I am planning on Hipshot tuners on one and plain Jane Gotohs on the other, if the height of...