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I currently offer two acoustic models (an orchestra model and a dreadnought) and one electric bass model (neck-through, semi-hollow body). Quotes for other models can be provide on request (charges for unique tooling and setup may apply).


Dreadnought

Electric Bass

Orchestra
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Ordering Your Custom Built Guitar

Acoustic guitar models include your choice of the following:
  • East Indian Rosewood or Honduran Mahogany back and sides
  • Sitka Spruce, Engelman Spruce or Western Red Cedar top woods
  • Gotoh 510 or Schaller M6 tuners (chrome finish)
  • Black or white plastic binding with WBW or BWB purfling

        Standard appointments include:
  • Ebony fingerboard and bridge
  • Bone nut and compensated saddle
  • Luthier’s-choice wood pattern rosette
  • Inlayed fingerboard markers (MOP dots)
  • Tyler Mountain hard-shell case

Optional woods and appointments     can be specified to give your instrument a more personal touch. Some of the possibilities are detailed in the Pricing section. If you are looking for something that is not on the list, ask when discussing your order.

The electric bass guitar model includes the following standard appointments:
  • 5-ply laminated neck-through construction (maple core)
  • Ebony fretboard with 6 mm MOP dot inlays (34" scale)
  • Semi-hollow body wings (3-piece lamination) Top & Back: Maple, Rim: Walnut
  • Pickup: Humbucker (passive with volume & tone control)
  • Tuners: Gotoh Sealed Bass Keys 20:1 (chrome)
  • Bridge: Schaller bass bridge with rollers (chrome)

        Optional appointments include:
  • 5 & 7-ply laminated body construction
  • Alternate wood selections
  • Black or gold finished hardware
  • Alternate fingerboard inlay
  • Dual pickup configuration with active or passive electronics

Payment Schedule -
Before construction begins – $500 non-refundable deposit (locks in base price and secures place on build list)
When construction begins – $500 additional payment (materials procurement)
Upon completion (prior to shipping) – Balance due

Payment Methods – Click here for more information


Pricing
View Pricing Forms Here:
  • Acoustic Pricing (PDF)
  • Electric Pricing (PDF)