Saturday, February 11, 2017

Looking For And Purchasing Custom Built Guitars

By Anthony Bell


If you play acoustic or electric guitar you can purchase instruments online or from a music store and there are many to choose from. All types of guitar are available in various styles and at prices to suit all budgets. If you want something more personal and are looking for custom built guitars there are a few options available and it is advisable to do some research before you order and buy.

If you have decided to have a guitar custom made it is extremely important to make the correct selections so that the instrument will be suitable for you. The sound will have to suit your style of music and you should give some thought to the design and weight. Customized guitars can be quite an expensive purchase and you will need it to be comfortable when you play it.

Many players will require a unique musical instrument and they will have their guitar made to their own designs. Acoustic models can be produced using many different woods and they can be finished in custom colors. Other parts of the guitar can also be specially made including the pick guard, neck markers and hardware.

If you are getting an electric guitar manufactured you will have even more options to choose from due to the way they are built. Different types of pickup can be fitted and connected to change the sound. Various materials are used to make electric instruments including steel, wood and plastic and precious metals can be used to make the hardware.

If you are trying to locate an established builder to make you a guitar it is a good idea to start at local instrument stores. The staff will usually know others in the trade and they may recommend a suitable builder that you can contact. Many of the major guitar manufacturers will also produce one off models for customers and it may be worth calling them to make some enquiries.

The net is another place to find someone to make instruments and there are a large number of them to be found on the net. The web sites are informative and you can spend some time to look at photos of work they have done in the past. You can call them or contact them via email for more information and there may be a testimonials page which allows you to read comments and feedback from their clients.

When you have selected a guitar builder you can arrange a consultation to discuss your design ideas and requirements. The experts will look at your designs and they may offer other suggestions or improvements. If you are happy with the designs you are issued with a price for the job and your guitar can be manufactured.

It is extremely important that your instrument is well maintained to ensure it works properly and lasts. Most builders can continue to look after your guitar and they will perform routine maintenance, repairs and set ups. Your instrument should be kept in its original case when you are not using it and it should be insured for its full replacement value.




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