Sunday 27 November 2016

Looking 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 plan to get a handcrafted instrument made for you it is essential that it suits your individual playing style. As well as the sound that is produced there are other things that need to be thought about such as the size and weight of the guitar. Customized instruments are not a cheap purchase and it is very important that you are comfortable with it when it has been manufactured.

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.

There are many more options available when you are having an electric instrument manufactured due to the way they are put together. Different pickups can be fitted and wired in various ways to give a unique sound. Many types of materials are used in the construction of electric guitars including exotic woods, metal and the hardware is often gold plated.

When you are searching for guitar builders it is worth speaking to the staff that work in your local music stores. The professionals that work in these stores will usually have contacts and they may recommend a builder that you can contact. Some of the popular instrument manufacturers will also take orders for custom instruments and you can speak with them to discuss this with their builders.

The web is another useful place to locate someone to build you a guitar and there are a large number of reputable makers that advertise online. The web pages are informative and you can spend time to look at photos of instruments they have constructed in the past. You can contact them via email and there may also be a testimonials section on their web site which allows you to read feedback and comments from their customers.

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 extremely important that your new instrument is maintained to ensure that it is kept in good condition. Most builders will continue to look after your guitar and they carry out routine servicing, inspections and set ups. Your instrument should be cased or placed on a stand when you are not playing it and it should be insured for its full value in case it gets lost, stolen or damaged.




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