Warmoth vs. Fender

What do you guys think of the Warmoth replacement/custom strat parts? I've built a few strats with their parts, but I'd like your opinions on their 'correctness' and similarities to vintage and new production Fender parts.

Thanks!

I love their stuff, have always had good experiences. Actually will be getting another Warmoth axe a bit later today, I'll post pix =)

I've seen/played some really nice guitars built out of Warmoth parts. If you get one, might as well plan on keeping it longterm, tho. They have shit resale value usually.

For all of the Warmoth stuff I built, I did it to play, not to re-sell. I just can't seem to find Fender production guitars that have the same feel as the Warmoth guitars.

I'll take some pics of my guitars and let you guys take a look.

Patnt - I'd like to check yours out.

I like Tommy at USA Custom Guitars. He's an ex Warmouth guy who is as nice and honest as they come! He's another Dave Rodgers type.


The Jazz Bass shown in the link below is made of wood from him.


http://www.usacustomguitars.com/usacg/

He has some nice dark brazilian RW too.

I used to only deal with Tommy when he was at Warmoth. When I worked retail, he always made sure I got the primo stuff. He always gave me a good deal too.

I accidentally called Warmoth asking for him, and they weren't too happy. I didn't know he had moved to USA Custom. Oh well. Maybe I'll try their stuff.

He's good people. He should be forum certified! :-)

He seems to have lots of large pieces of high end ash for one piece bodies.

His headstocks have a bit of extra material on them for liability reasons. This is easily removed.

Tommy is a cool cat, known him forever on a musician level (BUCKET!), I really need to get ahold of one of those USACG axes =)

How are the necks? as far as quality, etc. and what is the fret work like??

The quality and fretwork are excellent. I've heard that the USA Custom necks are every bit as good. Either way, you can't go wrong.

I'm expecting the Warmoth body I orderd 6 weeks ago on Monday. Sure hope it'll be worth the wait...

They are a top notch outfit and will do it right. Take the time to explain exactly what you want. Their stuff is the best IMO. The necks are the finest I've used.

Great company . Matter of fact I have some Gotoh Kluson tuners on the way for my Tokai Strat. Y'eah C'mon!