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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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 (...
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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 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"...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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:
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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
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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 (...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...