Searching For Custom Handcrafted Guitars

By Linda Robinson


If you own and play a guitar you can buy an instrument from high street music stores or the web and there are various models to choose from. Electric and acoustic guitars can be purchased in many styles and at various prices. If you want something different and are looking for custom handcrafted guitars there are many options available to you and it is sensible to do a little research before you place an order and buy.

If you choose to get an instrument handmade it is very important to make the correct selections so that it will be suitable. The sound will have to be correct for your playing style and you should think carefully about the design, size and weight. Bespoke instruments can be expensive and you will want it to be comfortable when you are playing it.

A large number of players will choose to design their unique instruments and have them manufactured to their own requirements. Acoustic models can be hand built from many types of wood and they can be finished a wide range of colors. Other components can also customized including the neck width, the top as well as tuners and other hardware.

When you get an electric instrument built there will be even more options to choose from. Pickups can be installed and connected in various ways to produce many unique sounds. Different materials including metals and woods can be utilized and the hardware can be gold plated to give an impressive finish.

When you start looking for a builder to make you a handcrafted instrument it is a good idea to pay a visit to your local music store. They will have contacts in the trade and they may be able to put you in touch with a builder. Some major instrument manufacturers will also take orders and it can be worth calling them and discussing your requirements with one of their designers.

Browsing the internet can also produce good results and there are many instrument manufacturers that list their services online. The available web sites contain some useful technical information and you can look at photos featuring examples of their work. If you want to get in touch with a builder you can use the contact link and there may also be a customer feedback page which you may find helpful and informative.

When you have found your guitar maker you should spend time going over your designs and ideas with them. The builder may offer some designs that you can modify and they will give you their opinion on what will be suitable. When you have finished the design process you are given a final price and the construction can begin.

It is important that handmade guitars are looked after and properly maintained to keep them in a playable condition. The builders that make instruments can continue to maintain them in the future and they will carry out inspections, set ups and routine maintenance. When you are not playing you should keep the instrument in a case or on a suitable stand and it should be insured against loss, theft or damage.




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