Looking For And Buying Custom Made Guitars

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.

There are more options are available when customizing an electric instrument due to the way they are constructed. Various pickups can be fitted and they can be wired in many different ways to give a unique sound. Many materials are use in the construction of electric guitars including woods, plastics, metals and gold or silver hardware.

If you are trying to locate a qualified luthier to make your guitar it is a good idea to start at your local instrument store. The staff will usually know others in the trade and they may be able to recommend a suitable builder. Many of the well known guitar manufacturers can also produce one off models and it may be worth calling them and doing a little homework.

Browsing the web can also produce results and there are many instrument makers that list their services on the net. Their web sites contain some very useful information and you can look at examples of their work. If you need to get in touch you can use the contact link that is provided and there may be a customer feedback page which is worth looking at.

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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