samedi 4 février 2017

Searching For A Company 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.

Many players now prefer design their own instruments and have them made to their own designs and specifications. Acoustic models can be built in various sizes from exotic woods and can be finished in many different ways. You can also have the necks, pick guards and inlaid fret markers customized to your own taste to give the guitar a unique look.

If you are getting an electric model made you will have more options to choose from. Different kinds of pickup can be fitted and connected in various ways to change the tones. Various materials are used to build electric guitars including stainless steel, wood and other metals and precious metals are often used for the hardware.

There are a few different ways to locate a company for a guitar build and your local instrument retailers are worth a visit. Other players that you know may have had a guitar made for them and may also help. Many of the large instrument manufacturers will also produce bespoke guitars and it is useful to get in touch with them to discuss your requirements.

The net is also a useful place to locate an established guitar maker and there are many that advertise online. Their web sites are well worth looking at and you can browse through color pictures of instruments they have manufactured for clients. There will be a contact link which enables you to get in touch and there may be a testimonials page with feedback from previous customers.

Many of the builders can also make other stringed instruments such as mandolins, banjos and ukuleles. Other services offered will be intonation set ups, repairs and regular inspections to keep your instrument in good condition. When you have received your handcrafted guitar it is essential that you retain the payment receipt which you may need for insurance purposes.

It is essential that instruments are looked after and well maintained to keep them in good condition. Always wipe the guitar with a lint free cloth after each playing session and store it in the case when you are not using it. It is also a good idea to locate a specialist insurance company and arrange cover in case your instrument gets lost, stolen or damaged.




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