Thursday, February 16, 2017

Finding A Firm For Custom Handcrafted Guitars

By Diane Stevens


If you are a guitar player you will usually buy stock instruments from a local musical instrument retailer or an online supplier and there are many models available. Electric and acoustic guitars are sold in many designs and at prices to suit most pockets. If you want a personalized instrument you may be searching for a company for custom handcrafted guitars and it is worth looking at all of the available options.

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.

A lot of players will want a bespoke instrument and they will have one made to their own one off design. Acoustic guitars can be made using different woods and they can be made in various sizes to suit the individual player. Many parts of the instrument can be customized including the body, pick guard and the inlaid 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.

You can find guitar builders by searching a few places and your local music store may be the best place to begin. Musicians in your neighborhood may also be able to put you in touch with an instrument manufacturer that they have used in the past. Most of the major guitar factories have a custom order department and they will give you more information if you contact them with 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.

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 imperative that your new instrument is well looked after and maintained which will ensure it lasts and gives good service. It is advisable to wipe the instrument when you have finished playing and keep it in the original case. You should also insure the instrument in case it is damaged, lost or stolen and there are specialist insurance companies that will provide adequate cover.




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