Does anyone have any idea who to call at G&L's regarding custom work like this?
With Craig's help (thanks!), I am about to widen the nut spacing on my Will Ray, but the increase is going to be quite limited, and my big paws crave more if at all possible.
The WR model is almost complete Bendercaster perfection for me, but for the two changes that would complete it: a 44 or 45mm nut width, and a deeper neck (anything up to 25mm just absolutely welcome). I gather it's possible to get close to these specs from G&L's stock output, but I do so very much want to keep my WR SKULLS!
If I could get just the neck, I'd buy my old neck a basic body just keep it strung to pitch and in good truss / relief health. I've done so much work on screening and circuit mods that I really don't want to change bodies for my guitar.
I'd be happy to sell a seriously good Strat to fund this, the WR's so near perfect...
Something tells me that G&L's might suspect me of trying to obtain a WR Skull neck to tart up something dishonestly; obviously I will happily give the serial number of mine for ID, and name my retail supplier of my original WR here in the UK to make double-sure.
Thanks!
Nick
Custom neck profile for a WR, WITH skulls!
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Re: Custom neck profile for a WR, WITH skulls!
Of course, if G&L would build a whole new WR with a bigger neck (and skulls?) I could swap the necks over and then sell one of the results....
But:
Would they do this?
What a trip around the back streets...
I'd be very glad to know if there is any way to find out.
But:
Would they do this?
What a trip around the back streets...
I'd be very glad to know if there is any way to find out.
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Re: Custom neck profile for a WR, WITH skulls!
You will need to contact a G&L dealer/G&L distributor. I don't think you will be able toNickHorne wrote:Of course, if G&L would build a whole new WR with a bigger neck (and skulls?) I could swap the necks over and then sell one of the results....
But:
Would they do this?
What a trip around the back streets...
I'd be very glad to know if there is any way to find out.
order a neck any bigger than the #4 (G&L Extra Wide "C") 1 3/4" nut width, though.
Also note that the G&L factory is on their annual shutdown (August 1-August 12th).
Hope this helps.
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Re: Custom neck profile for a WR, WITH skulls!
Hi Craig,
Thank you. I'll talk to dealer / distrib here in UK. 1 3/4 inch would be perfect.
Best wishes,
Nick
Thank you. I'll talk to dealer / distrib here in UK. 1 3/4 inch would be perfect.
Best wishes,
Nick