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The quest
for the ultimate custom guitar is becoming an increasingly popular pursuit.
For some, it’s the culmination of a lifetime of fantasizing and playing the
wrong guitars; for others it’s just one more positive experience they’d
like to undergo.
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There are
many good reasons to order a custom instrument rather than buy one “off the
shelf.” Some players have special needs, such as a specific neck shape or
shorter scale length to accommodate their hands. Others may want a
combination of woods and features that isn’t commonly offered in production
models. Not to mention the attention to detail, there is not a one size
fits all mentality. Hand voicing and tuning a soundboard is an art in
itself, no two pieces of wood are the same and never should be treated as
such. I am a huge fan of Martin guitars, they build some of the finest
acoustics in the world, for a factory. Martin's soundboards fit into a
one size fits all mentality, there is no variation of thickness do to grain
structure and stiffness. A very important part in maximizing the energy produced by
the bridge. There’s also an ever growing number of guitarists who simply want a
guitar made by a builder they can look in the eye-an individual Luthier rather
than a band of anonymous factory workers (they are still some of the best guys
I know).
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How clearly
must you know your own style, likes and dislikes before considering a custom
built guitar? In truth, as long as you’ve done a bit of homework, a good
Luthier will guide you through the process and help with decision making along
the way. Although many luthiers prefer a well-educated customer, it’s part of
their job to teach you what you need to know. I look forward to sharing
the experience with you.
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