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Published: February 1, 2007
Every rock star wanted one thing as a child: a custom guitar. In fact, a custom guitar is often a measure of a musician's fame. Jimi Hendrix, Peter Frampton, and Jimmy Page are just a few examples of artists who have inspired the creation of custom guitars.
Many companies make custom guitars to pay homage to trend setting artists and dedicated musicians.
Companies that specialize in creating custom guitars include Martin guitars, Fender, Gibson, and Warmoth. There are also companies that specialize in acoustic guitars, electric guitars, or trick guitars. However, it all boils down to the kind of guitar that is desired.
Companies that specialize in custom guitar services often differ in pricing and selection. For instance, Martin guitars is on the higher end for pricing and specializes in acoustic guitars. Customers can create their own guitar via the custom shop found on the company's website, Martinguitar.com. The custom shop is a 16 page brochure that provides many custom design options. Customers are allowed to choose the body shape, size, and type of wood for their guitar.
Customers may also select a decorative inlay and headstock from among a vast assortment. Other features can be added including binding styles, inlay patterns, and an engraved personal message. After the brochure is filled out, it must be taken to an authorized Martin dealer for pricing. A custom guitar from Martin can cost anywhere from $500-$8,000.
Warmoth guitars are less expensive and offer a wide range of electric guitars. A guitar can be quickly designed through the company's website, Wamouth.com. The company offers a wide variety of body shapes, including Strat, Thinline, Firebird, and the infamous Flying V. Double neck. Guitar neck styles can be customized or chosen from pre-designed styles. Everything from an Angled Strat to a Jackson is available.
A number of other customized characteristics can be added including fret size, inlay design, binding, and tuner holes. Payment can be made online, over the phone, by mail, or by fax. Once paid, the guitar can be shipped locally or internationally. The minimum order amount is $25, but a custom guitar can range from $400-$5,000.
Like everything in life, guitars come with accessories. One popular accessory is a custom guitar case. A hard or soft guitar case may be purchased, depending on the wear and tear that's expected.
Soft guitar cases are best for normal carry on purposes, while hard guitar cases are best for storage in vans and tour buses. A custom guitar case runs from $160-$300 and can be purchased at sites like Rockhardcases.com and Coloradocase.com.
Other guitar accessories include a custom guitar pick or custom guitar strap. A custom guitar pick can designed according to thickness, color, number, and detail. They can be purchased online at Pickfactory.com and cost between $29.31 to $226.38. Custom guitar straps can be purchased online at sites like Leathersmithdesigns.com and Guitarstrap.com for $70-$200. A customer can have personalized writing or designs added to them.
With every good rock star, the accessories don't make the musician, but they sure can help. So break out a sketch pad and get designing, because if an image can be dreamed, someone can build it.
Sources:
Gibsoncustom.com. Gibson Corporation. 2007. 30 Jan 2007 <http://www.gibsoncustom.com/>.
Warmoth.com. Warmoth Guitar Products. 2006. 30 Jan 2007 <http://www.warmouth.com/>.
Rock Hard Cases. 2007. 30 Jan 2007 <http://www.rockhardcases.com/>.
Colorado Case Company. Colorado Case Company. 2007. 30 Jan 2007 <http://www.coloradocasecompany.com/>.
Pick Factory. 2006. 30 Jan 2007 <http://www.pickfactory.com/>.
Leather Products. Leather Smith Designs. 30 Jan 2007 <http://www.leathersmithdesigns.com/>.
Stage Straps. Guitar Strap. 2007. 30 Jan 2007 <http://www.guitarstrap.com/>.
The Martin Guitar Company. 2007. C.F. Martin & Co. 30 Jan. 2007 <http://www.martinguitar.com/>.
Many companies make custom guitars to pay homage to trend setting artists and dedicated musicians.
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Companies that specialize in custom guitar services often differ in pricing and selection. For instance, Martin guitars is on the higher end for pricing and specializes in acoustic guitars. Customers can create their own guitar via the custom shop found on the company's website, Martinguitar.com. The custom shop is a 16 page brochure that provides many custom design options. Customers are allowed to choose the body shape, size, and type of wood for their guitar.
Customers may also select a decorative inlay and headstock from among a vast assortment. Other features can be added including binding styles, inlay patterns, and an engraved personal message. After the brochure is filled out, it must be taken to an authorized Martin dealer for pricing. A custom guitar from Martin can cost anywhere from $500-$8,000.
Warmoth guitars are less expensive and offer a wide range of electric guitars. A guitar can be quickly designed through the company's website, Wamouth.com. The company offers a wide variety of body shapes, including Strat, Thinline, Firebird, and the infamous Flying V. Double neck. Guitar neck styles can be customized or chosen from pre-designed styles. Everything from an Angled Strat to a Jackson is available.
A number of other customized characteristics can be added including fret size, inlay design, binding, and tuner holes. Payment can be made online, over the phone, by mail, or by fax. Once paid, the guitar can be shipped locally or internationally. The minimum order amount is $25, but a custom guitar can range from $400-$5,000.
Like everything in life, guitars come with accessories. One popular accessory is a custom guitar case. A hard or soft guitar case may be purchased, depending on the wear and tear that's expected.
Soft guitar cases are best for normal carry on purposes, while hard guitar cases are best for storage in vans and tour buses. A custom guitar case runs from $160-$300 and can be purchased at sites like Rockhardcases.com and Coloradocase.com.
Other guitar accessories include a custom guitar pick or custom guitar strap. A custom guitar pick can designed according to thickness, color, number, and detail. They can be purchased online at Pickfactory.com and cost between $29.31 to $226.38. Custom guitar straps can be purchased online at sites like Leathersmithdesigns.com and Guitarstrap.com for $70-$200. A customer can have personalized writing or designs added to them.
With every good rock star, the accessories don't make the musician, but they sure can help. So break out a sketch pad and get designing, because if an image can be dreamed, someone can build it.
Sources:
Gibsoncustom.com. Gibson Corporation. 2007. 30 Jan 2007 <http://www.gibsoncustom.com/>.
Warmoth.com. Warmoth Guitar Products. 2006. 30 Jan 2007 <http://www.warmouth.com/>.
Rock Hard Cases. 2007. 30 Jan 2007 <http://www.rockhardcases.com/>.
Colorado Case Company. Colorado Case Company. 2007. 30 Jan 2007 <http://www.coloradocasecompany.com/>.
Pick Factory. 2006. 30 Jan 2007 <http://www.pickfactory.com/>.
Leather Products. Leather Smith Designs. 30 Jan 2007 <http://www.leathersmithdesigns.com/>.
Stage Straps. Guitar Strap. 2007. 30 Jan 2007 <http://www.guitarstrap.com/>.
The Martin Guitar Company. 2007. C.F. Martin & Co. 30 Jan. 2007 <http://www.martinguitar.com/>.
