SPECS
Specifications for each instrument are entirely up to the customer. From the wood to the scale lengths to the hardware to the wiring schematic, I’ll work with you to find exactly what you want in your guitar. To get started, here are some common configurations from past builds -
*Note - I’m doing R&D on a solution for multiscale tremolos. Until further notice, all instruments are hardtail.
6 String Guitar
25.5”- 24.75” Scale Lengths
26.5”- 25.5” or 25.75” - 24.75” Scale Lengths
9th, 10th, 11th or 12th Neutral Fret
11 or 18 Degree Bridge Angle
Hipshot Hardware
Pickup(s) of Customer’s Choice
7 String Guitar
27”- 25.5” Scale Lengths
9th or 12th Neutral Fret
18 or 21 Degree Bridge Angle
Hipshot Hardware
Pickup(s) of Customer’s Choice
5 String Bass
36.25”- 33.75” Scale Lengths
8th Neutral Fret
30 Degree Bridge Angle
Normal or Narrow string spacing (optimized for pick playing)
Hipshot/Gotoh Hardware
Nordstrand Pickups
Some decisions you’ll need to make -
Body
Body Style
Body Core Wood Species
Body Top Wood Species
Neck
Headstock Style
Neck Lamination Wood Species
Fretboard Wood Species
Contrast Wood-bound or Faux-bound Fretboard
Scale Lengths
Bass Scale Length
Treble Scale Length
Neutral (Perpendicular Fret)*
String Spacing*
*These options may be contingent on the use of single-type bridges.
Pickups/Electronics
Make and Model of Pickup(s)
Pickup Configuration
Common or Customized Control Schematic
Hardware
Finish Color of Hardware
Tuner Style
Finish
Oil Matte
Semi-gloss Lacquer
High-gloss Lacquer
Modern High-gloss Polyester