Looking For And Buying Custom Made Guitars

Written By Admin on Senin, 28 November 2016 | 06.53

By Elizabeth Thomas


If you play guitar you can buy an instrument from any music store and there are many models to choose from. Both electric and acoustic guitars are available in many styles and varying prices. If you want something special and are looking for custom made guitars there are a few options available to you and it is advisable to do some research before you buy.

If you decide to have an instrument custom made it is important to make the correct selection so that the guitar will be suitable. The sound will need to suit your playing style and you should give some thought to the design, finish and weight. Bespoke guitars can be fairly expensive and you will need it to be comfortable when you are playing.

A lot of players will want a unique instrument and they will have a guitar made to their own designs and specification. Acoustic models can be made using many different types of wood and they can be finished in various colors. Other parts of the instrument can also be customized including the pick guard, neck and the inlays that are used as fret markers.

If you are getting an electric guitar built you will have more options to choose from due to the way they are put together. Different types of pickup can be fitted and connected in various ways to change the sound. Various materials are used to build electric guitars including stainless steel, wood and plastic and precious metals are often used to make the hardware.

When looking for a builder to make you a custom instrument it can be a good idea to visit local guitar stores. They will have many contacts in the trade and they will often be able to put you in touch with a reputable builder. Some of the larger manufacturers will also take custom orders and it is worth speaking with then when you are doing your research.

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

After locating a guitar maker you will need to spend some time going over your design. The builder may offer you some basic designs that you can improve and they will often suggest suitable options for your instrument. When you have finalized the designs you are given a price and when you are happy the construction process can begin.

It is essential that guitars are looked after in the correct way and well maintained to keep them in good playable condition. The builder that makes your instrument can continue to maintain it for you and they will perform set ups, cleaning and routine inspections. Instruments should be cased when they are not in use and it is a good idea to insure the guitar for its full value in case it gets lost, stolen or damaged.




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