Hey...That's Not Binding!

[@robertm2000]

Somehow I get the feeling that Aaron must have been a schoolteacher in this life or another life - he is excellent at explaining things. He is clear, concise, and never vague, and without a trace of "overdoing it" - he puts the information straight out, no embellishment, and the purchaser can take it in and make his own choice. With the clarity of his presentations, Aaron actually turns out to be one of the best salesmen I have ever seen!

[@warmoth]

Wow, thanks!

[@fabianvanderelst9643]

So true! I also like how the whole vibe of Aaron is just so nice! He always sounds like an excited man talking about what he loves, and that's it. He never sounds obnoxious or know-it-all or whatever. He sounds real, even though he has tons of reasons to be obnoxious, having this fairly big company that's established itself nicely, and being the boss of multiple people! Nice one, Aaron!

[@ExternalInputs]

If only being a schoolteacher meant being excellent at explaining things.

[@robertm2000]

@@ExternalInputs If you are a good school teacher it does!

[@gonzalocubillos8454]

@@warmoth please... what is the finish on 1:37. Need it for my next warmoth proyect

[@TestarossaMusicista]

Man, those finishes look SO good. Beautiful colors and a brilliant shine.

[@Kate_Short-For-Bob]

Ohhh my. How stunning are those. Not sure how Aaron manages to not have a permanent Cheshire-cat grin on his face, working with those. The green/red dyed one at about 3-40 to 4-10 is unbelievable.

[@moparbryan]

Warmoth is now edging? That seems like a drastic change in business models, but hey no judgment!

[@abgersaurus]

I think they’ve been edging for quite a while now actually ;)

[@yallevereatenbeans2723]

They've been edging me for years, showing me all these cool options while I can't afford to buy anything lol

[@nickhight8530]

That cream back with clear zebra wood top looks so good!

[@warmoth]

I know! It's such an unusual wood/paint scheme, and it just kills! I think there are three of them in the showcase right now....including that one.

[@schmoemi3386]

May one custom order that, too?

[@warmoth]

That combination of options is not available in the online builders. Generally it's only available in the showcase, but you could call in and request it as an off-menu option.

[@edgarsnake2857]

The finish quality is off the rails, man. Really beautiful. Great informative video serves as a great ad for Warmoth's high build standards.

[@madgeniusmusic]

I miss your tea cup and album covers.

[@IrateWizrd]

those zebrawood/vintage white strat bodies in the showcase look gorgeous, I have a MIGHTY need

[@guitarsimon1]

That pun was *chef kiss*

[@tylerparker3024]

That has to be the coolest guitar ive ever seen hanging behind him

[@Rotor-Sims]

I have to hand it to these guys, they have the most informed videos and really take the time to explain all the different options. Because of that, I decided today to put in an order for a Strat-style Black Korina body (heel cut, 720 MOD) with a unique choice Black Korina figured top with black binding, Gotoh 510 rout, wood mount pickups for (fishman fluence) and satin finish. I paired that with a custom neck ,modern construction quarter sawn maple with a unique choice Figured Ziricote fretboard, stainless frets with a full scallop, and a straight 16" radius. Basically a YJM strat style on steroids because that 9.5" radius on the YJM feels horrible to play for me anyways. Very excited about the purchase and looking forward to the build! Thank you Warmoth for going the extra mile with all the helpful info!

[@pvfury2730]

Liked because "I offer no apology. I stand by my decision."

[@grg-mpgmusic7247]

Natural masked is fantastic. I will never order with a regular binding again. Thank you for the education. It is greatly appreciated.

[@jeffbeck6501]

Me too. Plastic binding is not for me.

[@goodboyringo9716]

Great video showing the difference in binding

[@b2bw1955]

I built a Strat style guitar with Warmoth body and neck many years ago. The parts are primo and I've had several peeps want to buy the guitar from me. It came out so nice and I want to build a Tele style guitar next ...I plan on using Warmoth parts for it too. Thanks guys for making such beautiful products :) BTW ...great vid ...very informative!

[@Heivang]

Holy Sharks. That natural top with white back is a stunner. I'm gonna have to add a bass body like that to my wishlist.

[@arlingtonhynes]

The zebra wood/vintage white is gorgeous. Too cool.

[@sduos-ws6ov]

What a beautifully finished guitars, my God!

[@richsackett3423]

Wow, Aaron. You clean up pretty good. Fun techniques as always.

[@KeganVanSickle]

That flame blue Telecaster body with the natural edge, wow.

[@apeekaboo]

Aaaaaaaaaah, that flamed swamp ash though.... =D..

[@warmoth]

I know...pretty crazy. Don't see it very often.

[@R.C.Bullar]

Love this company ❤

[@markpell8979]

The laminated bodies with the 'accent line' sandwiched in between the body and top are beautiful!

[@juandavidhiguitacorrea8462]

I love WARMOTH guitars and basses parts. They are the best.💪💪💪💪😍😍😍

[@s.n.7192]

The scalloped/ locking nut , never to appear soloist is back !! I love that guitar 😎

[@dmarty3696]

Love all those finishes

[@normanperkel139]

Awesome and informative video Aaron...

[@Hexspa]

I watched all the way to the end; a clear finish.

[@GuitarversumSandraSherman]

Thai you for this week explained rotorua. Even as a non native speaker I understood everything, thanks to your precise descriptions.

[@TheCrystalyne]

Great job Aaron

[@GuitarJeff]

That dyed guitar with the clear back is stunning. I love that. BTW we are all going on lockdown again. Don't support we can talk the powers that be at Warmoth to let Aaron come hang out with us again maybe weekly. Many thanks for the first time it really helped.

[@paulgewirtz6020]

Seeing the guitar finishes on video really helps bring them to life. So much better than the thumbnail photos on the website. I have watched a handful of the color-comparison videos - which are very helpful, but what I would really love to see is a solid 5 to 10 minutes of video just showing off different finishes as well as the effect of different woods where the color finishes are transparent. There are so many options and those tiny pix just don't do them any justice.

[@FGg503]

Hey Aaron, I absolutely love your products and the finishes on your guitar bodies and necks. Would have been great if I lived in the USA as I would have been knocking on your door for sure. Love these edge bindings and treatments - they look stunning! Keep up the great quality as youve done all these years and wishing you all the best. Fulton ( South Africa. )

[@shanejb2121]

Always been a fan of Warmoth, and this video is a classic example as to why.

[@patrolduty8715]

Absolutely beautiful guitar bodies!!!! :-O

[@tonepilot]

These arguments aren’t easily resolved. Suggest you move to binding arbitration.

[@warmoth]

Haha!

[@spunkybrewster1972]

ooh.....booooooo!

[@tonepilot]

@@spunkybrewster1972 Lol, sorry.

[@d.townzen1337]

Highly underrated comment.

[@thatoneinternetuser7356]

the moment in which i realized that aaron predicted that i would be realizing the pun was such a rollercoaster of emotions, of which surprise, fear, and anger were most prominent. ive been read like a book, well played aaron from warmoth

[@warmoth]

I did it for love.

[@Johnnyhumbkr]

Good video,Aaron! Totally love my soloist body with a Stratocaster shaped neck that Warmoth made for me about 25 years ago! The body has a dark blue dye, with a clear finish , Adler,and a dark accent line that is hard to see because of the dark dye. Everyone who sees this guitar is really impressed!All the pickups and pots,switch are rear routed(no pick guard). The neck is Birdseye maple with an ebony fretboard and abalone spots. Thank you for the awesome work,still play it a lot!!!

[@barbarianblood2316]

You explained this extremely well. Thanks✌️

[@FIVE_DOLLAR-DAVE]

What an informative video

[@danielsgrunge]

Man that looks amazing

[@jacksonrich6398]

Great explanation. Great attention to detail.

[@Jydmd]

That dark blue finish is beautiful! Great video, very well explained as always!

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

I was worried. I haven’t seen Aaron for a while. This is how you know if the country is in lockdown. If he’s at Warmoth we’re okay. . If he’s at home we are in trouble. 😷🤒🤕

[@rb032682]

The flamed swamp ash looks lovely.

[@DMichaelJohnson]

Another excellent, informative video...so helpful, thanks!

[@TheDogSamurai]

I appreciate the puns, Aaron, keep 'em coming.

[@riverbard8287]

I've assembled 2 Warmoth guitars 🎸, a Strat and a Tele, both with Lindy Fralin pickups and they are phenomenal! 😎✌️

[@JoshuaC923]

Hey Aaron! Thanks for the explanations, another great video

[@jasonwright7513]

I had a 90's Hamer FM special with the 'clean line' finish natural mahogany 1 piece body and book match 1/4" flame maple top. Real classy look. 👍

[@thomashorvath7026]

That first guitar was very nice indeed

[@BenBreard]

Taping off the natural maple looks sooooooo good. Traditional plastic binding just looks so cheap to me now. ...even though it's probably more labor intensive.

[@j_freed]

Plus it's more stable and never misaligned.

[@atakdragonfly1675]

Binding is not bad, if it's other materials besides plastic.

[@Simeon_Harris]

yeah, i dig it too. you get some slight colour variation due to the flame so it looks more interesting and 3d than plastic.

[@yfz450rider39]

I need a clean line guitar with the back finished Seafoam Green with a natural top! 2021 here I come.

[@DaleBoyle]

Thanks for this video Aaron!

[@PFDarkside]

Hey, thanks for making this video!

[@Jessesalvo]

Thanks for noting that pun. I’m still healing from it

[@warmoth]

Mojo sent.

[@S.C.500]

I know this is off-topic, but I gotta ask: Will you ever offer the option to have the holes for the neck screws countersinked? I think that would create a cleaner look for contoured heels instead of having a backplate on.

[@johncbeer]

I doubt the neck would hold very well. I asked about that when building my bass. It was strongly recommended that I go with a back plate for stability and after seeing the finished product, it makes total sense. Just trying to spare you from heartache 😜

[@S.C.500]

@@johncbeer I have a Schecter 7 string that was built that way and the neck holds great.

[@johncbeer]

@@S.C.500 Is that with 4 or 6 screws? Either way that's awesome if it holds great. I'm just going off Warmoth advice given to me, and the disappointment of past building projects that didn't have adequate support. If Warmoth is advising people use back plates, I'm guessing they probably won't offer countersinked holes.

[@cgripp256]

Ibanez does it as well on several series of guitar

[@kennyleejohnson5253]

Those bodies are all beautiful!!!

[@richhillyer3448]

Gee, I learned something new today. Thanks !

[@brandonvarnado4216]

Great video! I’ve often wondered what the dark and light accents were.

[@hayatotheninja]

I got the light accent line on my warmoth Tele (mahagony body, walnut top) and it is GORGEOUS.

[@curlzwalk]

Very Nice!

[@AvnerRosenstein-ULTRA-LXV]

I own not a single Warmoth product but I've known about them for years. Over the past several months these vids have been popping up and I must say...you are an absolute joy to listen to and watch! I could literally watch these all day long and I've watched dozens up to this point. I do have a question: What string gauge and pick gauge/material do you prefer? I ask this question to a lot of guitarists. Judging by other vids I'm betting you use 9-42 strings but I could be wrong. As for the pick I have no idea lol. Thanks for these videos!

[@warmoth]

Nailed it: 9-42 is my preferred gauge on 25-1/2" scale guitars. On LP-scale I do 9.5-44. For picks I use a million different kinds, depending on what I'm trying to do. If I had to pick one....just give me a Fender Medium and I can get it done. And thanks for the kinds words! :)

[@AvnerRosenstein-ULTRA-LXV]

@@warmoth wow thanks a ton for the swift reply! I know that most do not reply further on their own channel but I do have one more question: what is your preferred String Height in Millimeters? I totally plan on buying a neck for this old Jackson PS-1 guitar that I have. I put Seymour Duncan pickups in it and redid the wiring. I'm betting it would be a good idea to check out Warmoth for a new neck. Thanks a ton man!

[@warmoth]

Honestly, I wouldn't even know what the exact measurement I prefer is. I don't adjust it that way. I do it by feel, and every guitar is likely different, but generally speaking I like my action in the medium to medium-low range.

[@jeffbeck6501]

This is super cool. All of this edge choices are super cool. It is good to see Warmoth moving forward. This guy is a better spokesman than the owner. He does a good job. I am loving these finishes, and edge treatments. All of them. I like traditional binding the least and never understood why that was done in the first place except to give the edges are harder surface to fight against chipping, but ... binding has never felt right or natural to me. I like these other choices much more, and they all look better than binding which to me looks out of place.

[@araybeezy1653]

Zebra wood and vintage white looking crazy good

[@sambolino44]

It isn't because it's applied by hand; it's because it soaks into the wood instead of staying on top like paint or a clear finish. Other than that, great video, and some really great looking bodies!

[@warmoth]

Exactly. It's dye, not paint.

[@stringspicksandfiddlestick6388]

I finished a Warmoth Tele neck. I painted the neck amber poly satin. I painted the head stock black lacquer to match the pick guard.(That's a scratch plate if you are British, LOL). When I wet sanded the head stock I got a clear wood tone edge. It really looks cool.

[@grantstewart5453]

That trans green is sick!

[@johncbeer]

I got a dark accent line between a roasted alder G5 body with a black Korina lam top. It looks sick, especially following the rollercoaster through the forearm and tummy cuts. It might have popped a little more with a gloss finish, but I would never trade the smooth feeling I get from the satin finish on sticky New England summer weather. Wicked hot!

[@kevinsturges6957]

Every one of those guitars are Gorgeous! Warmoth make the best guitars, and the prices are reasonable too.

[@gilmarriner3011]

Super cool!!

[@mataplatypus442]

Very nice

[@sheikantoniovonpeanutbutte9667]

Thank you for these vids!

[@BottyGuy]

I bought a Warmoth transparent blank stained flamed maple top/natural mahogany back chambered taped “binding” tele with all the curves (standard tele bridge/mini hum bucket neck). It is absolutely stunning. Musikraft Maple 9” radius 57 profile neck with 6105 frets It is the best electric I’ve ever played.

[@iansmith5973]

Cool stuff. It gives me great ideas for finishing. I like to do my own finishes.

[@thebrainrecordingstudios8976]

just beautiful !!!

[@HeathNicholson]

this is a great video and well explained thanks so much Aaron - I ordered another warmoth custom neck coming my soon i hope, and now seeing some of these finishes i'm thinking some ideas for these edges and accent lines- nice

[@woolgum]

I’m awaiting two Warmoths to put together myself. A tele and a strat. Can’t wait!

[@shaunw9270]

Wow ,that zebrawood is gorgeous.

[@agentling1]

Haha ‘edgiest’ 😂 binding.. edges.. within 10 seconds already with the comedy 👌 Respect ✊

[@R.C.Bullar]

That flame swamp ash 😍

[@mariushebnes5951]

One cool thing to offer on telecasters (or other bodies with no tummy cut or arm rest) it would be cool to have something like the old danelectro u2’s have. They have a fat tolex like going around the body in the middle. So it is kind of a single binding, or that it makes the top and bottom makes binding. It is really cool, and would be unique to offer it on tele bodies at least!

[@matteaves640]

Very informative vid thanks Aaron! Would love to see a full vid on the selection of dyes you offer. With gloss vs satin maybe? I’ll be ordering soon as soon as covid lets me gig again!

[@njineermike]

Every time I see the videos I want to build yet another guitar.

[@JulianFernandez]

Love my Warmoth tele!

[@danielbell4007]

Edgiest!!! Hahahaha I literally laughed out loud!

[@Upside_Down_Guitar_Guy]

“Edgiest video ever made” I actually laughed out loud lol

[@imannonymous7707]

Oooo I like the burst over...no lamination

[@agentling1]

and also very informative. It’s not often I comment twice on a video haha. So how about a video on what string gauges you might expect to use on a baritone scale whether in B or standard E, and whether all strings are long enough if you go reverse headstock? Or maybe just a quick explanation of pros and cons with normal and reverse headstocks? Thanks again for making these videos 👍

[@stevenedwards4470]

Those look good. I know a guy who scratched in "binding" with a razor blade to his first year studio Paul...which looked fine before he started. It was upsetting.

[@sylvesterf.4950]

Happy hair cut!!!

[@luckyno888]

First, great videos. I have a hybrid tele strat (T-body with S pickups, neck pocket and bridge) in ICE Blue Metallic. Perhaps walking through the options via the website would be more illustrative while also showing the actual resulting guitar body.

[@ricmel8008]

I like this video

[@leif-andersbanan5590]

Omg that vw/zebrawood is tasteful!! Clean like an apple or old braun product. Make more!

[@armandodiaz3485]

Hey Aaron you need to do a video on replacement bolt on necks for Fender “spec’d” necks like those on older ESP’s and such. I myself am planning on ordering a custom neck from you guys but in my situation need to order a neck with “no pre-drilled” holes because the one “odd” hole sight located on ESP’s bolt-ons. Plus any extra info involved with custom ordering would be great!! Thanks!!

[@windsurfmaui8239]

That is news we can use. I didn't realize there were so many different options with binding and edges. And of course I fell in love with most of them. Thank you Aaron. One question, all the clear finishes looks like they were high gloss are the clear finish is offered in satin as well?

[@warmoth]

Yep! Satin is a standard option on any finish we offer.

[@chriscashband]

Aaron, can you make a video on neck binding, the pros and cons, and if it effects playbility in any way, positive or negative?

[@spunkybrewster1972]

Is Warmoth going to do any sort of Thanksgiving/Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Festivus sale this year?

[@warmoth]

Nope. Warmoth doesn't typically do sales of any kind.

[@mylo4060]

I wish u could do some kind of configurator/prevew in the page. that'll be fing amazin. Im really considering a bass body with u guys in the future. Already got the neck. On my jbass

[@zeusapollo8688]

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