Members DaveGrima Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 I need a Strat neck for a project im doing. Whats the difference between these two brands. Are Warmoth necks really worth the extra money? I know Warmoth is made in USA but are there significant differences in the overall quality? Im probably gonna replace the nut and get a fret job done eventually so. . MightyMite or Warmoth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarbicus Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 I just built a project with a GFS satin finish Strat neck and love it! If you go Warmoth, get it unfinished. Finishing a neck is dirt simple and will save a bunch of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catalinagooseV2 Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 I have had both Warmoth and MM necks. Honestly, with a little fret work, I prefer the MM neck. They also way less expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -Assy- Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 MM now dresses the frets before they ship apparently. I got one in the mail for a friend, the frets were nice and shiney and perfectly level. warmoth doesnt do fretwork, but their craftsmanship usually makes it so you dont need fretwork, i think i could say that about both companies honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveGrima Posted January 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 I just built a project with a GFS satin finish Strat neck and love it! If you go Warmoth, get it unfinished. Finishing a neck is dirt simple and will save a bunch of money. Yeah I planned on getting an unfinished one. Even unfinished the Warmoths go for like $160 with basic features. I can get a finished MM neck on E-bay for $90 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldskool Texas Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 Brief thread hijack: Just out of curiosity, how necessary is it to finish a neck? Can you just leave it raw, or would that affect playability or longevity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -Assy- Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 leave it raw, you will thank yourself, trust me. dab some light tung or linseed oil on it, then scrub it off with a new paper towel almost immediately. gives it a finished-sheen, slight shield from the elements, but still feels raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members adorduan Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 Brief thread hijack:Just out of curiosity, how necessary is it to finish a neck? Can you just leave it raw, or would that affect playability or longevity? If you leave it raw, it voids the Warmoth warranty. Don't know about MM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catalinagooseV2 Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 Brief thread hijack:Just out of curiosity, how necessary is it to finish a neck? Can you just leave it raw, or would that affect playability or longevity? My Warmoth neck came with a disclaimer that said that they would not warranty the neck unless it had an actual finish, tung oil or any oil wasn't good enough. I have tung oiled my necks for years without any problems ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveGrima Posted January 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 If its got poly on it ill probably strip it and tung-oil it. I have a Carvin neck like this and I really like the look and feel of it. Yeah Ill probably go Mighty Mite. I can't justify spending twice as much for a chunk of wood, unless someone convinces me otherwise. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yarbicus Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 If its got poly on it ill probably strip it and tung-oil it. I have a Carvin neck like this and I really like the look and feel of it. Yeah Ill probably go Mighty Mite. I can't justify spending twice as much for a chunk of wood, unless someone convinces me otherwise. :poke: Not gonna try. I bought my body from Warmoth but bought the neck from GFS and couldn't be happier. Sorry, can't resist: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catalinagooseV2 Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 If its got poly on it ill probably strip it and tung-oil it. I have a Carvin neck like this and I really like the look and feel of it. Yeah Ill probably go Mighty Mite. I can't justify spending twice as much for a chunk of wood, unless someone convinces me otherwise. :poke: Both MM necks I got have a really light, satin finish on them. You might like the finish just the way it is. If not, tung oil is pretty nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjpistols Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 If its got poly on it ill probably strip it and tung-oil it. I have a Carvin neck like this and I really like the look and feel of it. Yeah Ill probably go Mighty Mite. I can't justify spending twice as much for a chunk of wood, unless someone convinces me otherwise. :poke: Warmoth makes great stuff, no doubt I like 80s Mighty Mite a lot - the new stuff is alright but if you like Carvin, and want to oil finish, why not get a Carvin replacement neck? http://www.carvinguitars.com/catalog/necks/index.php?model=bn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveGrima Posted January 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 Well the MM is cheaper and it already has a cool Fender headstock shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Assumer Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 I have never used a MM neck but I have used several Warmoth's and I can say they are killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjpistols Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 Well the MM is cheaper and it already has a cool Fender headstock shape. gotcha are you wanting crazy woods or standard stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dres_x Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 On the same note...how are Might Mite bodies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cylon Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 mm necks you can get the truss rod adjustment on the neck warmoth is heel only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 mm necks you can get the truss rod adjustment on the neck warmoth is heel only Not necessarily. Warmoth Pro has the heel adjustment on the treble side (very convenient). Warmoth Vintage Modern has the truss adjustment at the neck and Vintage is like a 50's or 60's Fender. Never used MM, but I have 3 Warmoth necks and they're great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crunchtime Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 I know Warmoth has SS frets. Not sure if MM does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BILLYVASIL Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 This was made with all warmoth parts when the frets wore out I switched the neck and bought a MM for the price of a fret job! I saw no real difference. I think the MM neck on it now is great. The satin finish on it is thin and can easily be removed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alex_SF Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 MM necks look pretty good, if you're happy with the set of options MM offers and don't want any custom features. Warmoth lets you specify everything from what kind of frets, neck profile shape, nut, tuner holes, etc., and have your neck built custom for you. MM has a few variations, but you're still getting a standard part, not a custom one. And they don't tell you as much as Warmoth does about their specifications. For instance, I'm looking for a replacement neck, but I need it fat. It can be U-shaped, V-shaped, "boatneck," or whatever, but ideally it would be 1" thick at the 1st & 12th frets. Warmoth has a helpful page explaining exactly what its neck contours look like and their exact measurements. MM doesn't tell you how thick their necks are: they offer a standard profile and a "V" profile, but I have no way of knowing whether either is chunky enough for me because they don't give me that information. So it's looking like Warmoth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BILLYVASIL Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 The neck I got from MM was exactly like the neck on my Fender US Deluxe Strat. Same feel and thickness. If that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarmandp Posted January 18, 2010 Members Share Posted January 18, 2010 I am actually about to sell my Mighty Mite neck. I have a "synth guitar" and I just ordered a Warmoth neck to replace my mighty mite neck. The mighty might neck was garbage. $50 if anybody wants it w/Tuners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catalinagooseV2 Posted January 18, 2010 Members Share Posted January 18, 2010 I am actually about to sell my Mighty Mite neck. I have a "synth guitar" and I just ordered a Warmoth neck to replace my mighty mite neck. The mighty might neck was garbage. $50 if anybody wants it w/Tuners $50 for garbage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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