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Getting an acoustic guitar made as opposed to buying..

  • 17-11-2011 3:41pm
    #1
    seachto7
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    Hi all,

    A query if I could. I am looking at eventually getting something like a Martin 00015, solid mahogany acoustic. Now, it's roughly 1200euro to buy, so I would either be saving for it, or paying it off.
    I know a guy who lives near me, who has a great reputation. He sets up guitars, and is great at it, and also builds guitars, high end obviously. I have played his acoustics and electrics, and they are off a high quality.
    So I was thinking of asking him if he would be interested in building something like a Martin 00015?
    In general, would it be much more if it were made by a guy like this?
    I know I would be getting good quality buying a Martin off the shelf, but it would be a nice thing to have a "one off" guitar built by this guy.
    Would you imagine off the top of your heads it would be more than 2000euro? If so, I think it would be unaffordable for me.......
    I am thinking maybe the time and labour from just one guy would push up the costs a great deal.....as opposed to a factory making it......


Comments

  • #2
    ..Brian..
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,265 ✭✭✭..Brian..


    I would imagine that it will be much more expensive. A mass produced guitar is always going to be cheaper and if you look at any of the big brand customs shops online, their always more expensive.


  • #3
    Demeyes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 617 ✭✭✭Demeyes


    Good customs are going to cost a lot, especially acoustics. There's no harm in asking him and talking with him for a while about it, you might be able to work out a deal or compromise on specs for a cheaper price. It usually takes a long while to do a build from start to finish so you might be able to pay him some now and more on completion.


  • #4
    reniwren
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 349 ✭✭reniwren


    Always get a few quotes before you go for a custom instrument. just work out what spec you want first theres actually a fair bit to think about with it.


  • #5
    Malice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,065 ✭✭✭✭Malice


    Demeyes and reniwren already wrote what I was going to :). Definitely get a full list of specs done so that the luthier has as much information to go on. That way he can give you as accurate a quote as possible.

    You should definitely be able to get a quote from him even if it's just an estimate. Armed with that you should be able to decide if it's a better option than going with the Martin.


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