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