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Binding is a decorative material applied to the edge of a body to to give it a classy look. Warmoth offers body binding in five materials: White Body Binding Black Body Binding Cream Body Binding Ivoroid Body Binding Pearloid Body Binding Tortoise Body Binding Tortoise binding is translucent and looks best over light woods. Over dark woods like Rosewood or Ebony it may appear almost black. White Binding darkens to a light cream colo...

Warmoth makes guitar bodies using three different constructions: Solid, Chambered, and Hollow. Not every construction is available on every body style. The sections below explain each construction in more detail. Solid Bodies Solid guitar bodies are built with a solid wood core. A Lam Top may also be used, but is not required. A Lam Top is optional on solid bodies Solid Soloist Body Solid Strat® Replacement Body Solid Tele® Custom Replacement Body with La...

Part of the beauty of wood is the uniqueness of each piece. There are wide ranges of color, striping, streaking, figure size, interval, etc. Our pictures are for general reference only. If you have specific appearance expectations, please contact our Customer Support team by emailing [email protected] or calling (253) 845-0403 to determine availability and price. Alder -  Alnus rubra Alder is used extensively for bodies because of its lighter weight (...

1-piece guitar bodies and Lam Tops are rare and exceptionally beautiful. When we have them they are typically offered in the In-Stock showcase. Occasionally we may have enough available to offer the option in the custom builders as well. We sometimes have 1-Piece wood options in stock that are not offered in the custom builders due to sporadic availability. These include: Swamp Ash - add $65 Alder - add $80 Black Korina - add $80 Mahogany - add $80 Poplar - add $65 Walnut - ad...

Strat®-style Tummy and Forearm contours may be added to most Warmoth bodies that don't come standard with them. Tummy Contour A Tummy Contour allows the guitar to sit closer to your body, at a more comfortable angle. Forearm Contour The Forearm Contour increases comfort for the picking arm where it contacts the top of the body. Contoured Heel The Heel Contour option sculpts the lower horn and reduces the thickness of the heel, which makes play...

Warmoth drills holes to fit the most common pots and switches: Volume and tone control holes are 3/8" in diameter. This size fits most volume, tone, and blend pots. Toggle holes are 1/2" in diameter. This size fits the standard LP-style toggle switch. Blade Switch holes fit any standard 3-way or 5-way Strat®-style blade switch. We do not drill for mini-toggle switches (1/4"). We do not drill control holes in custom locations. Different bodies use different cont...

Strat®-style Pickup Routs On  top-rout   Strat®-style bodies , the pickup routs and the control rout are interconnected, and ordered as one. Standard Rout S-S-H Rout H-S-H Rout Universal Rout Reverse Angled Rout Depth of rout is 3/4" (19.05mm)* Pickups are typically mounted from a pickguard. *On Vintage Strat® replacement bodies, pickup rout depth is shallower: 5/8" (15.9mm). Shop Strat® Pick...

Right-Handed Oriented for right-handed players: the left hand frets, while the right hand picks. Left-Handed Oriented for left-handed players: the right hand frets, while the left hand picks. Warmoth never charges extra for left-hand options. Right-Hand Reversed This is a left-handed body shape routed for right-handed hardware, and meant to be played right-handed. Right-hand Reverse is available on the Stratocaster® replacement body only. It uses our special...

Standard 4-Bolt With this option the guitar body will come with four pre-drilled mounting holes that match Fender's® vintage/original neck pocket specifications. This is the default option, and how the vast majority of bodies are sold. Fits Warmoth replacement necks, and all other necks that use Fender's dimensions. No Mounting Holes (Index Hole Only) With this option three neck mounting holes will be left undrilled. The remaining one, which Warmot...

Laminate Tops (or Lam Tops) are thin sheets of highly figured or exotic wood that allow you to enhance the look of your instrument while preserving the tone of the underlying core wood. Bookmatched Lam Tops Most Lam Tops are created in "bookmatch" fashion. This is accomplished by first sawing a plank lengthwise. The resulting halves are opened like a book and glued in the center. This yields a symmetrical pattern along the body centerline. Occasionally laminate tops are created with a single piece...

Heel and Neck Pocket Dimensions Warmoth adheres to Fender's® USA vintage/original neck heel and neck pocket dimensions on all models (except when noted). Many other manufacturers have adopted these dimensions as well. Unfortunately, they are not universal...even among Fender® products. Careful measurement is the only way to be sure your parts will be compatible. Strat® Neck Pocket Tele® Neck Pocket Strat® / Tele® Heel Dimensions Neck Dep...

Warmoth's Unique Choice section allows you to browse our stock of premium lam tops and choose the exact piece of wood Warmoth will use when building your new guitar body. No guesswork or blind purchases. You'll know exactly what you're getting from the start.  How to Purchase To purchase, just add the Unique Choice lam top you want to your cart. (Be sure to follow the sizing information below.) Then use the custom builders to spec out the body you want it used on, and choose "Unique Choice"...

Color Choices Choose a paint swatch to see an image of a guitar body in that finish color. Browse through the dropdown categories for ideas to customize your guitar body order. Paint Finish ...

Heel and Neck Pocket Dimensions Warmoth adheres to Fender's® USA vintage/original neck heel and neck pocket dimensions on all models (except when noted). Many other manufacturers have adopted these dimensions as well. Unfortunately, they are not universal...even among Fender® products. Careful measurement is the only way to be sure your parts will be compatible. Strat® Neck Pocket Tele® Neck Pocket Strat® / Tele® Heel Dimensions Neck...

Tremolo Bridge Routs 6-Hole Vintage Tremolo This rout fits the 6-Hole Vintage Tremolo unit. Shop 6-Hole Vintage Tremolos View Bridge Rout Diagram Mounting screw span is 2.2" (55.9mm) Mounting screw hole diameter: 1/8" (3mm). Gotoh 510 Tremolo This rout fits the Gotoh 510-TS-FE1 Tremolo unit. Shop Gotoh 510 Tremolos View Bridge Rout Diagram This rout also fits the Wilkinson 1302P tremolo, but you must use t...

Top Jack Routs Strat® Top Jack This jack rout is compatible with: Strat® Top jack plates only. Strat® Top Jack w/ Standard Holes This jack rout is compatible with: Strat® Top jack plates only. Includes pre-drilled standard mounting holes. Standard mounting holes fit the Strat® Top jack plates Warmoth sells, as well as the vast majority of other plates, but non-standard jack plates do exist. If you pla...

Top Routed Control Cavity Bodies with the control cavity routed on the top are referred to as "Top Rout". The controls are mounted to a pickguard or control plate that covers the cavity. Rear Routed Control Cavity Bodies with a control cavity in the back are referred to as "Rear Rout". The controls are mounted to the wood. On Rear Rout bodies, a black control cavity cover (with mounting screws) is included in the price. Other colors can be ordered for an additiona...

Warmoth's Unique Choice section allows you to browse our stock of premium fretboard blanks and choose the exact piece of wood Warmoth will use when building your custom neck. No guesswork or blind purchases. You'll know exactly what you're getting from the start. How to Purchase To purchase, just add the Unique Choice fretboard you want to your cart. (Be sure to follow the sizing guidelines below.)  Then use the custom builders to spec out the neck you want it used on, and choose "Unique Cho...

If you have active pickups or electronics that require 9-volt batteries, Warmoth offers routs for both single and double battery boxes. Although it is often possible to locate batteries inside a control cavity, battery boxes make access more quick and convenient.   Single Battery Box Rout Double Battery Box Rout   These routs are compatible with the Gotoh battery boxes available in our hardware section only. The location of the routs my be different than pictu...

The Neck Pocket Option allows you to choose either Strat® or Tele® neck pocket shape for your pickguard. The Tele® shape is flat, while the Strat® shape is rounded. You can choose either Strat® or Tele® shapes. Be sure to choose the neck pocket shape that matches your guitar body.

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Warmoth's Unique Choice section allows you to browse our stock of premium lam tops and choose the exact piece of wood Warmoth will use when building your new bass body. No guesswork or blind purchases. You'll know exactly what you're getting from the start.  How to Purchase To purchase, just add the Unique Choice item you want to your cart. (A Universal Size lam top is required for bass bodies. See the sizing information below.) Then use the custom builders to spec out the body you want i...

Color Choices Choose a paint swatch to see an image of a guitar or bass body in that finish color. Browse through the dropdown categories for ideas to customize your guitar body order. Paint Finish ...

21 vs. 22 Frets Fender's® original Strat® and Tele® necks had 21 frets, while Gibson® necks had 22. In order to bring this extra range to Fender®-style models, we created replacement necks with a 22nd fret on a short fretboard extension. Standard 22 Fret Fretboard extends 1/4" beyond neck heel. A 1/8"(3mm) space between the fretboard overhang and the top of the body leaves enough room for a standard thickness pickguard. Switching from a 21 to 22 fret neck usua...

Conversion necks are a Warmoth innovation that allow you to easily change the scale length of your 25-1/2" bolt-on guitar to either 24-3/4" (Gibson® length) or 28-5/8" (Baritone length). They work by lengthening or shortening the distance between the bridge saddles and the string nut, and offer an easy and inexpensive way to experience something new on your old Fender®. All Conversion Necks are built using Modern construction . Installing a conversion neck is just as easy as install...

Part of the beauty of wood is the uniqueness of each piece. There are wide ranges of color, striping, streaking, figure size, interval, etc. Our pictures are for general reference only. If you have specific appearance expectations, please contact our Customer Support team by emailing [email protected] or calling (253) 845-0403 to determine availability and price. Alder -  Alnus rubra Alder is used extensively for bodies because of its lighter weight (...

If you are not completely satisfied with our products, you may return them for a refund or exchange subject to the following terms and conditions: All returns must be accompanied by a valid Return Authorization Number (RA#). Call us at 253-845-0403 or email us at  [email protected]  to obtain an RA#. Please be ready to provide an order or invoice number. All RA#'s must be issued within ten (10) business days of receiving the product , (or within 30 days for purchases of C...

Limited Warranty Warmoth Guitar Products, Inc. warrants its necks and bodies to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for the periods listed below: 2 Year Warranty Necks hard finished by Warmoth. Roasted Maple necks. Exotic* wood necks. Guitar & Bass Bodies. 1 Year Warranty Necks that are hard finished competently by customers within 30 days of receiving product. * Exotic neck woods include, Ebony,...

Who We Are Since 1980, Warmoth has been the standard in American-made bodies and necks for electric guitars and basses. During that time, we have helped countless players customize, personalize, and improve their instruments. We have also helped to pioneer many advancements in guitar technology, including the compound radius fretboard, the conversion neck, and the "drop-top" laminate top. We use a blend of modern and traditional guitar-building techniques. CNC machi...

One-of-a-kind Choices Warmoth is the only guitar parts manufacturer that lets you choose your own unique piece of wood. Select your own one-of-a-kind Unique Choice Fretboard or Lam Top when you use our custom builder tools. Or, pick your own one-of-a-kind guitar or bass neck or body from our extensive in-stock selection. Create Your Own Signature Model We offer an unrivaled range of options on our necks and bodies, including standard and exotic woods, pickup and bridge routs, neck profiles, f...

Tummy and Forearm contours may be added to most Warmoth bodies that don't come standard with them. Tummy Contour A Tummy Contour allows the guitar to sit closer to your body, at a more comfortable angle. Forearm Contour The Forearm Contour increases comfort for the picking arm where it contacts the top of the body. Contoured Heel The Forearm Contour increases comfort for the picking arm where it contacts the top of the body. Most of ou...

Warmoth makes bass bodies using three different constructions: Solid, Chambered, and Hollow. Not every construction is available on every body style. The sections below explain each construction in more detail. Solid Bodies Solid bass bodies are built with a solid wood core. A Lam Top may also be used, but is not required. A Lam Top is optional on solid bodies Solid 51 P-Bass® Replacement Body Solid Deluxe 5 J-Bass® Replacement Body with Lam Top Chamb...

From plain white Maple to colorful tropical exotics, we offer a rainbow of musical instrument woods. There is no one "best" wood. The choice you make should be based upon your application and personal taste or preference. Part of the beauty of wood is the uniqueness of each piece. There are wide ranges of color, striping, streaking, figure size, interval, etc. all varied by the touch of nature. Our pictures are for general reference only. If you have specific appearance expectations, please con...

Warmoth bass parts adhere to Fender's® vintage/original neck-heel and neck-pocket dimensions, except when noted. Many other manufacturers also use these specs, but they are not universal - even among Fender® products. Accurate measurement is the only way to ensure compatibility of parts. 4-String Bass Necks 4-String Bass Neck Pocket 4-String Heels (20 & 21 Frets) J Bass® and P Bass® heels and neck pockets have the same measurements and are intercha...

From plain white Maple to colorful tropical exotics, we offer a rainbow of musical instrument woods. There is no one "best" wood. The choice you make should be based upon your application and personal taste or preference. Part of the beauty of wood is the uniqueness of each piece. There are wide ranges of color, striping, streaking, figure size, interval, etc. all varied by the touch of nature. Our pictures are for general reference only. If you have specific appearance expectations, please con...

Warmoth bass parts adhere to Fender's® vintage/original neck-heel and neck-pocket dimensions, except when noted. Many other manufacturers also use these specs, but they are not universal - even among Fender® products. Accurate measurement is the only way to ensure compatibility of parts. 4-String Bass 4-String Bass Neck Pocket 4-String Heels (20 & 21 Frets) J Bass® and P Bass® heels and neck pockets have the same measurements and are interchangeable: ...

We do our best to ship orders within the time frames listed below. We will contact you if your order is significantly delayed for any reason. Otherwise, your patience is greatly appreciated. We will ship your entire order together once all items have been completed and are in stock.   Hardware and Pickguards In Stock Hardware:  2-3 business days Custom Pickguard:  3-4 business days Guitar & Bass Necks In Stock Not adding paint/finish or alrea...

In February of 2026 Warmoth released the Last Waltz Limited Run to honor Robbie Robertson's iconic guitar. The limited run featured Vintage Strat®-replacement bodies in two unique finishes. A few were  bronzed at the same bronzery Robbie's Robertson's was, and the rest featured Warmoth's exlusive "Dirty Penny" finish. Each bronzed body also included a Migas Touch Robbie Robertson Loaded Pickguard, an incredibly detailed reproduction of the original. The "Dirty Penny" bodies came...

Will it fit my Guitar? Will it fit my Bass? How do I order? How long will my order take? Can I request a custom option? Will my body or neck look like the picture? How do I adjust the Truss Rod? How do you finish your Frets? Do you offer Nitro finish? How do I use a Conversion Necks? Will it fit my guitar? All Warmoth guitar replacement parts adhere to Fender's® vintage/original 2-3/16" neck pocket and heel dimensions. This means our pa...

Standard 4-Bolt Our guitar necks come with pre-drilled mounting holes that match Fender's® vintage/original neck pocket specifications. They also match all Warmoth bodies. The holes are 1/8" (3mm) in diameter. Custom necks can also be ordered without mounting holes. 3-Bolt Micro Tilt Our 3-bolt Micro-Tilt rout matches Fender® early 70's specs. We rout for the mounting plate and drill for the screw holes, but we do not supply the hardware. Be sure your hard...

If you want Warmoth to install a String Nut on your neck you must first choose a fret option. If you select "No Frets - Slots Only" the String Nut option will not be available. String Nuts Traditional Nuts: Pre-cut and Installed The string nut dictates both the spacing of the strings and their height above the frets, and must be cut to the specific dimensions of the neck it will be used on. We have built a system for precision cutting and shaping, done by a bench-top CNC m...

Warmoth short scale bass necks offer an easy playing experience with big tone and vibe. Our SSB necks are available in both 30 and 32 inch scale lengths. The lower string tension and shorter reach make it a breeze to play. Fret hand position is super comfortable, and it is easy on shoulders and backs. Warmoth SSB necks are built with all the craftsmanship and attention to detail Warmoth is famous for. Benefits: Classic 4-tuner hole headstock configuration. Shortened reach aids balance an...

What are Deep Cuts? After more than four decades it's no surprise that Warmoth's biggest hits are our Strat® and Tele® replacement parts. But true Warmoth fans know the guitar and bass parts that best define us are the deep cuts. That's where you'll find the limited runs, special collections, and anniversary models that show off our innovation, creativity, and passion for building the best guitar parts on the planet. Last Waltz Tribute bodies Purple Tributes ...

In 2016 Warmoth did this very small run to honor the Purple One and his iconic guitar. Each body featured a figured maple laminate on both front and back, and double tortoise binding, and included a yellow tortoise pickguard and bridge surround. PT6055 PT6056 PT6057 PT6048 PT6058 PT6059 PT6060 ×

Warmoth commemorated our 40th anniversay in 2020 by releasing a limited run of two fully-built guitars. Both guitars were original designs and featured the best components and materials throughout, including fully-sculpted heel joints, "ghost-tang" fret installation, highly figured lam tops, matching headstock lams, quartersawn Roasted Maple necks, Gotoh and Hipshot bridges, and Bare Knuckle pickups. Though we origninally planned to release 40 guitars - 20 of each - our plans changed with the arrivia...

Warmoth's Unique Choice section allows you to browse our stock of premium fretboard blanks and choose the exact piece of wood Warmoth will use when building your custom neck. No guesswork or blind purchases. You'll know exactly what you're getting from the start. How to Purchase To purchase, just add the Unique Choice fretboard you want to your cart. (A Universal Size fretboard is required for bass necks. See the sizing information below.) Then use the custom builders to spec out the neck you ...

In 2026 Warmoth released a limited run of fully-built Meadowhawk guitars. Each one was named for a particular variety of dragonfly. The bodies featured a dramatic "two-step top" made of 5A Quilt Maple on a Mahogany core. The necks were Quartersawn Roasted Maple with an Indian Rosewood fretboard, and featured our unique Eclipsed Block inlay pattern and ghost-tang fret install. Other appointments included a set of Bare Knuckle "Crawler" humbuckers, Gotoh locking tuners, and a Hipshot hardtail bridge. ...