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Warmoth offers several neck construction types to suit any taste or playing style: Vintage Construction The Vintage replacement neck features a single truss rod with adjustment at the heel, similar to Fender's early Strat® and Tele® necks. They offer a true vintage playing experience. Learn More Adjustments The adjustment nut on Vintage necks is accessible at the heel. To adjust the truss rod the neck must be removed. Stability Vintage necks use a single truss rod desi...

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...

Warmoth offers a range of fret sizes and materials to suit every player. Use the information below to determine the fret wire that works best for you. Fret Sizes and Shapes Compared The dimensions posted for each fretwire are the most accurate indication of size. The Dunlop numbers added in parenthesis are an approximate reference point only. The actual dimensions of the fretwire we receive may vary slightly from batch to batch. Medium Jumbo Narrow (6105) and Medium Jumbo Wide (6...

For best visibility of inlays and side dots, be sure to select a color that contrasts with the color of your fretboard wood. For example, black inlays on an Ebony fretboard would be difficult to see. However, white inlays would be highly visible. Orders are made to the specs you submit, so please be certain you choose your inlay color carefully. Inlay Combinations Choose an image selection of fretboard wood, fret material, and binding. Then mix and match inlay shapes and inlay material overl...

The Neck Profile is the contour or grip shape of the neck, and is important for optimum playability and hand comfort. To determine which works best for you compare the dimensions below (measured from the face of the fretboard to the back of the neck) to those of your favorite neck. Standard Neck Profiles Standard Thin Similar to: Modern Fender® American Standard Strat® or Tele® Thickness at 1st Fret: .800" Thickness at 12th Fret: .850" The Standard Thin is our mo...

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...

On a scalloped neck the fretboard is sanded to a concave shape between each of the frets. This increases clearance and reduces friction between fingers and fretboard, making bends and lead techniques quicker and easier. Scalloped fretboard users include Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Ritchie Blackmore, and John McLaughlin. Scallops are available on  Modern construction 25-1/2" scale  and  Gibson®-Scale conversion  guitar necks only. Warmoth offers two scallop configurations: ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 (...

Warmoth offers a range of fret sizes and materials to suit every player. Use the information below to determine the fret wire that works best for you. Fret Sizes and Shapes Compared The dimensions posted for each fretwire are the most accurate indication of size. The Dunlop numbers added in parenthesis are an approximate reference point only. The actual dimensions of the fretwire we receive may vary slightly from batch to batch. Medium Jumbo Narrow (6105) and Medium Jumbo Wide (6...

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...

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: ...

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...

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"...

Neck Binding Options Binding is a decorative material affixed to the edge of a fretboard to give it a classy look. Warmoth offers neck binding in six materials. Want to see what binding will look like on your neck? Explore binding and inlay combinations here. White Neck Binding Black Neck Binding Cream ...

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,...

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...

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...

Fretboards are curved across their width to accommodate the natural shape of fingers in playing position. Some are curved a great deal, while others feel almost flat. The amount of a fretboard's curvature is referred to as its radius. Fretboards with a small radius are more curved, while those with a large radius are more flat. The measurement is arrived at by extending the arc of the fretboard to form an imaginary circle around the neck. The radius of this circle is the fretboard's radius. ...

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. Cut and Installed String Nuts Cutting the nut is one of the most challenging steps in setting up a guitar neck. Let Warmoth do this work for you. We custom-cut every nut to account for the fret height, string spacing, and fretboard radius of the neck, which translates to smooth action and great playability. ...

Truss rods help wooden guitar necks withstand the constant tension of steel guitar strings. They are also adjustable, allowing players to change the curvature of their neck for the best playing action. Truss rods generally fall into two categories: the Vintage Single style and the Modern Double style. Both are available from Warmoth. Vintage Single Truss Rods The vintage style truss rod consists of a single steel rod that is held in a bowed position within the neck. One end is anchored within ...

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 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...

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 (...

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 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...

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. ...