Warmoth Custom Stratocaster

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The next significant change in Rivers's set up came when the band was signed to Geffen in the summer of '93. With the guidance of Jason, a new non-Fender Stratocaster copy was ordered as parts from the Warmoth catalog. The parts and pickups were all custom selected, and the wiring was similar to the crazy red guitar's(His other guitar). He soon tired of the confusing electronics set-up and had it simplified so that there was only a volume knob and a switch to choose between the two pick-ups. One pick-up was a black Seymour Duncan TB59B1, AKA the "Trembucker 59" (same as the red guitar), and the other was a cream colored DiMarzio that was almost certainly a SuperDistortion2 (I have learned that the"Humbucker from Hell" only came in the yellow and red model that was in the red Strat). Additionally, there was a special capacitor added to the wiring that kept the tone thick and crunchy, even when the volume was turned down low (hence the nice "quiet-yet-crunchy" live concert tone on the quiet parts of "say it aint so", etc...)This may have been a "Black Ice" module, which replaces the capacitor on the tone knob and is a passive overdrive/distortion circuit, controllable by the tone knob once you put it in place of the tone capacitor.However, as only the volume knob was left functioning, I believe it was instead hooked into the volume knob, thus increasing its activity as the volume was turned up (or down?)~ Weezerpedia

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Setup and maintenance

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Frets may require leveling and nut slots need cutting; necks arrive without pre-drilled holes, necessitating precise installation work.
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Build quality

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Bodies have tight neck pockets and immaculate surfaces; routing is cleaner than Gibson or Fender.
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Warmoth necks, particularly those with a compound radius of 10-16, are praised for eliminating fret buzz and choking even with low action setups.
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Features and functionality

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Warmoth offers a wide selection of neck profiles, including SRV, Wolfgang, '59, and Clapton, with smooth truss rod adjustment.
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Scalloped fretboards allow for faster playability with minimal pressure, but require precise technique to avoid notes going sharp, making them ideal for shredding.
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User experience

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Customer service is highly rated, with some users receiving free merchandise for delayed shipments.
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Owners emphasize the educational aspect of building a Warmoth guitar, noting that the process offers valuable learning experiences in guitar assembly and customization.
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Some players find scalloped necks niche and not suitable for regular play, yet enjoy the unique shredding experience they offer occasionally.
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Use cases and applications

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Owners report that mahogany Jazzcasters have a sound similar to Fender SGs, while maple versions are highly favored for tone.
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For those seeking a highly customized guitar, Warmoth allows for unique combinations like a bolt-on neck on a Les Paul-style body, ideal for future-proofing against neck damage.
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Mods and upgrades

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Roasted Maple necks with jumbo stainless frets receive high praise for durability and playability, making them a standout choice for custom builds.
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Value and pricing

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Warmoth necks, especially the USA-quality maple versions, are considered a cost-effective choice at around $250 for custom specifications.
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An older Warmoth Custom Strat from the '90s with scalloped frets and Seymour Duncan pickups is estimated to be valued around $750 in local markets.
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A scalloped neck may appeal to players seeking a unique feature, drawing comparisons to instruments built for speed and precision, like certain Yamaha models.
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nicholas_poprocky

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about 10 years ago

Customized Strat

After buying pretty much every piece separate, I took the neck off of my Mexican Strat and put it on the Rivers strat. It was a lot of fun to build and drill and solder, Tom Frank and I put it all together.

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Singer Guitarist Bassist

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Rock Pop Blues

sebgrillon

about 6 years ago

My favorite guitar

Alder body with quilt maple neck. Kinman pickups

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Rivers Cuomo

Singer, Guitarist

Weezer

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Rivers Cuomo can be seen playing his famous blue Warmoth Fender Stratocaster in this photo.

He also is seen here using a Warmoth Custom Stratocaster in Seafoam Green, as captured in a Brewpublic photo from the Project Pabst event. He ordered this guitar after moving on from his previous black and blonde Stratocaster.

Patrick Wilson

Guitarist, Drummer

Weezer

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In a YouTube video by mintaburst titled "Weezer - Song 2 (Blur cover at The Ryman)," Patrick Wilson can be seen using Rivers Cuomo's Warmoth Custom Stratocaster while performing Blur's "Song 2" live at The Ryman Auditorium in 2014.