Who is the best guitar luthier in NYC area? - The Gear Page
Feb 16, 2009 · Other things to consider are price and turnaround time. Also most of the cats here are techs, repairmen...not luthiers IMHO. A luthier is different than what you're looking for. Though they do come in the same package from time to time. Flip Scipio is the grand poobah 'round these parts, but you'll have to kiss the guitar goodbye for a while.
USA Custom Guitar Necks - The Gear Page
Jan 25, 2021 · Read a couple negative threads about the quality/customer service of USA Custom that were posted towards the end of 2019. Have things got better since they've relocated and merged with MJT? Looking into getting a new custom neck made and debating between USA customs and Best Guitar Parts.
What's the best way to store a guitar in its case? (Luthiers please ...
Aug 1, 2011 · Say a guitar in a case is lying face down. Might the strings then be pushing against the frets (due to the weight of the guitar itself) so as to cause significant fret wear, e.g. after a year? E.g. for nickel frets? Or is a much greater force required to cause such fret wear?
Question for Luthiers about Guitar Dings and Tone Changes
Nov 5, 2024 · The tone of a guitar is the sum of its parts and guitar designers and luthiers spend the careers perfecting these designs to balance and get the tone and playability they are looking for. They know how the smallest change in zinc, steel, to brass in the right place is important to achieving a specific result.
Does your Guitar need to be made in USA? other ... - The Gear Page
Apr 5, 2023 · I like the history of USA guitar lineage and want a guitar made in the country that started it all. Fender USA or Gibson USA or PRS USA, etc.. I want to support my countries economy and also help support my fellow countrymen with jobs. Parts and service are best represented by USA made guitar manufacturers, OEM and aftermarket which is a big plus.
Best Luthier in Kansas City? - The Gear Page
Feb 23, 2016 · Hey guys, I posted this in the Luthier's Tech Discussion page as well, but I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a outstanding luthier in KC. I have a G&L Broadcaster on the way that may need some serious neck work, up to a complete truss rod replacement. Thanks in advance
Best Boutique Les Paul Makers? If Any? - The Gear Page
Mar 30, 2017 · Navigator or ESP Craft House if you want something limited only by your imagination and not your checkbook. . Problem being unless you get used, you'll probably have to fly to Japan-land and place the custom order in person, most U.S. based ESP dealers won't indulge your desire for certain shapes (the open-book headstock, for one), and from what I understand, process could take up to 2
Who are the best lesser known Luthiers making technical/shred …
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Is the luthier's knot necessary? What's your favorite method?
May 28, 2023 · The guitar is basically setup like a Les Paul, so 3x3, regular ol' nut, and a stop bar style tail setup. I used to watch a video of a guy who used to tech for Kiss and a bunch of other bands and he showed his method, but it's been so long that I've forgotten how to do it properly.
Best guitar stores in the USA - The Gear Page
Oct 30, 2008 · Always an incredible stock of instruments, and the only place I've ever been where the staff encourages you to try every guitar on the walls - including that $100,000 one over there... R re-animator