Spec Sheet
I would be honored to collaborate with you to realize your vision of a custom guitar. I can reproduce a guitar you see here, or work with you to customize the guitar of your dreams. Here's what you can expect when you Contact me.
Initial Meeting
I like to have an initial meeting with in person or on the phone. We can talk about everything you would like in the design. It's helpful to begin with an initial specification sheet to focus design details. Click on the box to see a downloadable spec sheet example.
The spec sheet includes major details like the following. I can recommend options if needed.
Before Work Begins
Based on our discussion, I will prepare a full-scale design drawing including top and side views for your approval. I require a non-refundable $250 deposit to cover the design process. This deposit will be applied to the cost of your guitar.
About two weeks after our initial meeting I will provide you with a written proposal including drawings and build time that is good for 30 days. If you find the proposal acceptable, I will require a 50% down payment. This payment allows me to purchase materials and store them in my shop so they can acclimate to my shop environment. Wood moves in response to new environments so a two-to-four week period is necessary to stabilize it before building your guitar. I have a substantial wood store on hand. If you choose wood I have in stock, the build could possibly begin sooner.
During the Build
Feel free to visit the shop and follow progress on the Design-and-Build blog. I will document every step of the process so you can see exactly how your guitar comes together. I welcome comments along the way. Depending on the finish chosen, custom guitars require 1-3 months to complete.
Delivery
When your piece is complete I will contact you to schedule delivery. Upon delivery, payment of the balance due is required.
Pricing
The price varies of course from commission to commission. I will give you a ballpark estimate in our initial meeting but the exact price estimate will appear on the formal proposal. Wood choices and design details enter in.
Initial Meeting
I like to have an initial meeting with in person or on the phone. We can talk about everything you would like in the design. It's helpful to begin with an initial specification sheet to focus design details. Click on the box to see a downloadable spec sheet example.
The spec sheet includes major details like the following. I can recommend options if needed.
- guitar style
- essential geometry
- wood choices
- hardware
- electronics
- finishes
Before Work Begins
Based on our discussion, I will prepare a full-scale design drawing including top and side views for your approval. I require a non-refundable $250 deposit to cover the design process. This deposit will be applied to the cost of your guitar.
About two weeks after our initial meeting I will provide you with a written proposal including drawings and build time that is good for 30 days. If you find the proposal acceptable, I will require a 50% down payment. This payment allows me to purchase materials and store them in my shop so they can acclimate to my shop environment. Wood moves in response to new environments so a two-to-four week period is necessary to stabilize it before building your guitar. I have a substantial wood store on hand. If you choose wood I have in stock, the build could possibly begin sooner.
During the Build
Feel free to visit the shop and follow progress on the Design-and-Build blog. I will document every step of the process so you can see exactly how your guitar comes together. I welcome comments along the way. Depending on the finish chosen, custom guitars require 1-3 months to complete.
Delivery
When your piece is complete I will contact you to schedule delivery. Upon delivery, payment of the balance due is required.
Pricing
The price varies of course from commission to commission. I will give you a ballpark estimate in our initial meeting but the exact price estimate will appear on the formal proposal. Wood choices and design details enter in.
