Finding A Firm 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.

A professional guitar builder will be able to offer a range of options when you are designing an instrument including the build materials and finished look. Left and right handed instruments can be made and your guitar can be engraved with one off designs. A large number of players who use an amplifier will want it to match their guitar and cabs can be manufactured in the same materials and color.

Many players choose to design their own unique instrument and have it made to their own specifications. Acoustic guitars can be manufactured from many varieties of exotic timbers and they can be made in different sizes and finishes. Other parts of a guitar can also be custom made including the neck, pick guard and the inlays and fret markers.

If you plan to get an electric guitar specially made for you there will be a few more options that are available due to the way they are built. Different pickups can be fitted and wired in various ways to give different sound options. Various construction materials are also used including stainless steels, exotic woods and the hardware can be plated with precious metals.

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.

Browsing the web can also produce good results and there are many makers that list their services online. Their web sites contain some useful information and you can look at photographs featuring examples of their work. If you need to get in touch you can use the link that is provided and there will often be a customer reviews page which is worth looking at.

A large number of guitar makers can also manufacture other instruments such as lutes, mandolins and banjos. They will also provide maintenance services which will include repairs, set ups and inspections. When you take delivery of your new instrument it is very important that you keep the payment receipt which you may need when you insure it.

It is important that your instrument is cared for to ensure it works properly and lasts. Your instrument should be cleaned after every playing session and kept in its case when you are not playing. It will also need to be insured for its full replacement value in case it is damaged, lost or stolen and there are many companies that specialize in cover for musical instruments.




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