Implications Of Using A Warmoth 13 Degree Neck

[Xeromus]

I'm considering using a warmoth 13 degree tilt back headstock neck on my upcoming strat project. I'm also going to have it fitted with a wilkinson. Are there any implications of using a tilt back headstock vs. a straight pull headstock for the trem/nut?

[guitman32]

Yes, the logic is that an angled headstock puts the correct amount of string pressure on the nut, thereby eliminating the need for a string retainer. A possible advantage for this is that you eliminate the additional friction associated of the retainer, allowing for better tuning.

There are no implications with reagrds to the trem.

[Xeromus]

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[Marzocchi705]

Yes, the logic is that an angled headstock puts the correct amount of string pressure on the nut, thereby eliminating the need for a string retainer.  A possible advantage for this is that you eliminate the additional friction associated of the retainer, allowing for better tuning.

There are no implications with reagrds to the trem.

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Thats the answer there was no need to bump.

[Xeromus]

I intend to use a graphtech nut, but with the headstock angle, is it possible to make it harder to keep in tune? Say because there's more pressure exerted on the nut, would the strings tend to get hung up there?

[bowser]

As he said before, there really should be no problem. You might want to look at locking tuners to go with your setup, I have heard good things about carvins with the same stuff (Wilkinson, Graphtech nut, and Locking Tuners - I can't remember what brand carvin uses but you could look on their site to see). I can remember some people who used floyds with locking tuners and graphtechs and their complaint was that the nut wore too fast, though it stayed in tune very well.

[Xeromus]

okay thanks guys. I'll probably go with that setup then. I like how on those necks the truss rod adjustment is at the headstock instead of the side adjust. I'll be using sperzel locking tuners.