NGD Warmoth Hybrid Strat with T-Tops

[crosstownblues]

Started this past fall as a “I finished chemo” guitar, it’s finally assembled and playing! I went with a shell pink body and a maple boatneck profile (1”, like a Broadcaster) quartersawn neck, Callaham hardware and an unopened set of T-Tops from a ‘74 Les Paul Custom. The wiring, although configured like a traditional Telecaster, is actually 50’s Gibson style with an .022uf PIO cap and 500k+ VIP pots (wonderful taper). The body is a lightweight alder (upcharge) with string through mounting, no tremolo. Frets are 6105 Dunlop, just like the ones on my Warmoth ‘59 style Strat. Overall, it sounds like a Fender with a little more fullness. The bright T-Tops are a perfect compliment to the guitar and sound great. Lots of definition and clarity, no mud.

Overall, I’m really pleased with the guitar. The compound radius (10”-15”) is really comfortable, as is the boatneck profile. Lovely piano tones, where you can hear the metallic roundness of the string, even in the bridge position. I think this one is a keeper!

 

[smk506]

That is a killer! Great job!

If it plays and sounds 1/2 as good as it looks, it’s definitely a keeper.

 

[Duane_the_tub]

Beautiful guitar, and congrats on finishing chemo!

#FuckCancer

 

[crosstownblues]

Beautiful guitar, and congrats on finishing chemo!

#FuckCancer

Thanks! I worked hard for this and am relieved to be in complete metabolic remission at this time. It was a long six months, but even six months after my last infusion, I’m still not 100%. Fortunately, I realize it takes time for the body to recover from the beating it took. I’m happy for the little things, like my hair growing back!

Les Pauls are still my favorites, but this one is definitely in the rotation.