2/10/2017

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.

Your builder will be able to offer you many options when you are designing your instrument including type of materials and color. You are able to choose right or left handed models and they can also engrave various designs onto the guitar. If you are ordering an electric model it may also be possible for you to get a matching amplifier cabinet made.

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.

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 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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