Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Searching 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 having an electric instrument made there are more options due to the way they are built. Various pickups can be installed and wired in different ways to give you a unique sound. Many construction materials can be used including exotic woods, plastics, metals and many players will request gold or silver hardware.

When you are looking for a professional instrument builder it is a good idea to visit your local guitar store. They will have a large number of contacts in the trade and they may be able to put you in touch with a builder. Some of the large guitar manufacturers will also take orders for special builds and it can be worth speaking with them when doing your research.

The net is also a useful place to find a guitar maker and there are many that advertise their services on the web. Their web sites are worth looking at and you can browse through pictures of instruments they have manufactured in the past. If you need to speak with an online builder you can call or email them and there may also be a testimonials section with feedback from satisfied customers.

When you have found an instrument builder you will need to spend a little time with them to go over your ideas and design. The builder may offer some basic designs that you can work with and they will suggest suitable options for your one off instrument. When you have finalized your design you are given a price for the guitar to be made and the construction 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 will usually continue to maintain it for you and they will perform set ups, repair work and inspections. It is also a good idea to insure the guitar for its full value in case it gets lost or damaged.




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