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.

When you have decided to commission someone to build you a guitar it is imperative that you make the right choices. The guitar will have to sound right for your playing style and it is worth giving some thought to the finish, color and weight of the instrument. Customized instruments are fairly costly and you will want it to be correctly made and comfortable to play.

Many players now decide to design their own instruments and have them built to their own specifications. Acoustic instruments can be constructed using exotic woods and can be finished in various ways. You can also have the neck, pick guard and fret markers customized to your own tastes to give the guitar a unique appearance.

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.

When you are searching for a guitar maker it is worth speaking to the professionals in a guitar store. The people that work in the stores will usually have many contacts and they can probably recommend a reliable builder. Some of the major instrument factories will also take custom orders and you can call them to discuss this and do some research at the same time.

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 imperative that your new instrument is well looked after and maintained which will ensure it lasts and gives good service. Instrument makers can offer maintenance services including set ups, cleaning and regular checkups. You should keep your guitar in the original case when you are not using it and insure it in case it gets lost, stolen or damaged in the future.




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