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Friday, February 10, 2017

Searching For A Company For Custom Handcrafted Guitars

By Diane Stevens


If you play a guitar you are able to purchase standard instruments from a high street store or a web based retailer and there are many models to choose from. Both electric and acoustic instruments are widely available in various styles and prices. If you want a unique instrument you will need to look for a company for custom handcrafted guitars and there are various options available to you.

The guitar makers are able to offer various options when you are in the design stages including different construction materials and finishes. Left and right handed guitars can be made and many players will require custom engraving. A lot of electric players will want a matching amplifier and your builder can usually supply a matching cab.

A lot of players will want a bespoke instrument and they will have one made to their own one off design. Acoustic guitars can be made using different woods and they can be made in various sizes to suit the individual player. Many parts of the instrument can be customized including the body, pick guard and the inlaid fret markers.

When you are having electric instruments made there will be even more custom options for you to choose from. Pickups can be installed and configured in various ways to produce a vast array of sounds. Different build materials including metals and rare woods can be used and the hardware can be made with gold or silver.

There are a few different ways to locate a company for a guitar build and your local instrument retailers are worth a visit. Other players that you know may have had a guitar made for them and may also help. Many of the large instrument manufacturers will also produce bespoke guitars and it is useful to get in touch with them to discuss your requirements.

The web is another place to find a company to make you a one off instrument and there are a large number of them to be found online. The web pages are packed with information and you can look at photographs of work they has been done in the past. You can call or email them to discuss things and there may usually be a testimonials page which allows you to read feedback and comments from their customers.

Many of the builders can also make other stringed instruments such as mandolins, banjos and ukuleles. Other services offered will be intonation set ups, repairs and regular inspections to keep your instrument in good condition. When you have received your handcrafted guitar it is essential that you retain the payment receipt which you may need for insurance purposes.

It is essential that instruments are looked after and well maintained to keep them in good condition. Always wipe the guitar with a lint free cloth after each playing session and store it in the case when you are not using it. It is also a good idea to locate a specialist insurance company and arrange cover in case your instrument gets lost, stolen or damaged.




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