Dr Brine Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Welp, been thinking about this guitar for ages, at least 2 years. Just for starters, I do not want a carvin california, I like them, I know they're great guitars, but that is not what I want and I know someone was bound to tell me to get one, so just wanted to get that out of the way. : Alright, the basics of what I want are as follows Style: PRS Custom 24 Body wood: Mahogany Top wood: Quilted maple Neck wood: Mahogany Fingerboard: ebony with bird inlays, nothing fancy, mother of pearl is good Neck Carve: Wide Thin Bridge: set in tune o matic with strings through Neck Joint: neck through Finish: "see through" grey/black I'll discuss price with the induvidual people who contact me, thanks so much, and I hope I can find someone to build be my dream guitar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Why not buy a Custom 24 off eBay and have it refinished? Compared to what I would charge for a scratch build with those specs, you'd probably break even and it would be a real "PRS" instead of an "erikbojerik". Long story short...finding a good luthier to make you a copy isn't going to save you any cash. Unless there are some features that you really need/want that you just can't find in an off-the-shelf PRS (which I don't see from your list). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Brine Posted January 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 well I really want/need a hardtail and an ebony board and neck through construction. Thanks for the advice, but I'm it really seems like it'd be a lot more money thanks its worth to buy a prs have it re topped refinished all this other stuff and still be left with things I want in the guitar. Thanks for your input though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 you do realise you are posting this on a forum that consists of people of all skill levels. I suggest you let people know where you are based and ask for advice for luthiers in your area instead of asking someone of a forum to build you a guitar your first post describes something PRS could do quite easily so i think eriks suggestion was good you need to find a luthier you can trust to do what you want, i suggest you try and find one relatively local Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 The guys who are giving you advise build very clean guitars, and know what they are talking about. You should seek out the builder based on their work (and local is best). If you want a good quality product for your money, don't have someone who is pretty green practice with your money (it is just too much of a crap shoot). All good intensions aside, there are problems that may be unknown to a beginner that may not appear for a couple years, but will effect longevity of the instrument. A person who has experience and does this for a living will offer you a much more reliable product. It will cost more for a custom than an off the rack PRS, so spend your hard earned dollars wisely. You should keep in mind that brand will directly effect value also. It may be worth seeking out a smaller, but know shop that could improve that value. These shops are out there, so do a little digging. Remeber a couple pictures of two or three built instruments means next to nothing in terms of a persons knowledge or ability. Try to find that local builder or guitars build by a shop, and play them (you would do that with any large manufacturer, and they are most likely a safer bet in terms of consistency). Peace,Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Doesn't PRS have a custom shop?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Brine Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) Doesn't PRS have a custom shop?... unfortunately I don't have 12 grand lying around Edited January 17, 2008 by Dr Brine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcovis Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I know it's not exactly what you want, but you can order a Custom 24 artist package quilt in grey black. As of now, all atrtist package guitars come with an ebony board instead of brazillain rosewood. I personally don't feel there is much difference if any between a through neck and the PRS style neck joint, so really the only thing that would be different is the string-through body. Just something to think about since you will most likely be spending $3000 + no matter who makes the guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 well I really want/need a hardtail and an ebony board and neck through construction. Thanks for the advice, but I'm it really seems like it'd be a lot more money thanks its worth to buy a prs have it re topped refinished all this other stuff and still be left with things I want in the guitar. Thanks for your input though. Sounds like you're describing a Quicksilver. I'm sure old Ed Roman would be happy to build whatever you want. Seriously, why are you poking around in a forum looking for a custom build? You could very easily be separated from a large amount of cash and have nothing to show for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Seriously, why are you poking around in a forum looking for a custom build? Well...a guitar builders forum is not necessarily a BAD place to look for a luthier. Its just that this particular forum has an abundance of people who are just starting out with building (mostly thinking about starting out building...). And probably a lot of them fancy themselves as being ready for taking custom orders... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syxxstring Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'd talk to gene at RhinoGuitars.com. He is Roberto-Venn trained luthier and a great guy to deal with. Ed Roman, rightfully, went out of business and now has a new tiny shop in a strip mall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Brine Posted January 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I'm sorry if this is some big deal to you guys, I was just looking for some help is all. I've been looking all over for someone to build this, and I figured a site with a bunch of guys building guitars would be a good place to look, haha. But I didnt mean to ruffle feathers around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Seriously, why are you poking around in a forum looking for a custom build? Well...a guitar builders forum is not necessarily a BAD place to look for a luthier. Its just that this particular forum has an abundance of people who are just starting out with building (mostly thinking about starting out building...). And probably a lot of them fancy themselves as being ready for taking custom orders... Exactly, hence the next part of the post: You could very easily be separated from a large amount of cash and have nothing to show for it. Used to be around here that the first mention of a blind commission people would bring up the "L" word. Not so much these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Used to be around here that the first mention of a blind commission people would bring up the "L" word. Not so much these days? You mean... JEFF LITCHFIELD? Garharhardeehardeeharhar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 JEFF LITCHFIELD? Garharhardeehardeeharhar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanKirk Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Sooo, what ever happened to Jeff? lol, j/k, j/k calm down. Just a joke, no need to 'freak out, man' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 He became the KISS Army Kaptain, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Brine Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Still looking for some help on this one. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Welp, been thinking about this guitar for ages, at least 2 years. Just for starters, I do not want a carvin california, I like them, I know they're great guitars, but that is not what I want and I know someone was bound to tell me to get one, so just wanted to get that out of the way. : Alright, the basics of what I want are as follows Style: PRS Custom 24 Body wood: Mahogany Top wood: Quilted maple Neck wood: Mahogany Fingerboard: ebony with bird inlays, nothing fancy, mother of pearl is good Neck Carve: Wide Thin Bridge: set in tune o matic with strings through Neck Joint: neck through Finish: "see through" grey/black I'll discuss price with the induvidual people who contact me, thanks so much, and I hope I can find someone to build be my dream guitar! Ok, i'll bite. Style: PRS Custom 24 OK. PRS headstock is trademarked, and cant be replicated Body wood: Mahogany OK Top wood: Quilted maple OK Neck wood: Mahogany OK Fingerboard: ebony with bird inlays, nothing fancy, mother of pearl is good EBONY IS COOL, BIRDS ARENT (Trademarked), I can do sharks though... Neck Carve: Wide Thin OK Bridge: set in tune o matic with strings through OK Neck Joint: neck through You wont hear any different between a set neck, and a through neck, with this guitar. Well, not enough to justify the price difference anyway. But, its your money, and thats cool with me. Finish: "see through" grey/black OK $4100 USA with a case. It can maybe be delivered in August with ten other guitars coming to the USA. www.ormsbyguitars.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 (edited) Still looking for some help on this one. Thanks guys. Soul Mate Guitars -- Doug is a member here Myka Guitars -- Another member who does quality work Keep in mind, most respectable luthiers WILL NOT build a carbon copy of a PRS, but they'll generally do the work that's been commissioned on time and high quality. Just saw Perry's post and almost forgot about him. He's one of the top three builders I've ever seen on this site and his guitars are well-known among the who's who of guitarists in Australia. Members here have used him on their own commissions before as well. Edited March 2, 2008 by crafty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugo Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 OK, it's in Dutch but with about 100 pics. PM me should you want to discuss details. Link to build topic Hugo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Brine Posted March 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 thanks for all the help guys, if anyone else has something to contribute please pm me or reply to the thread, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Been a while since I've looked on this forum, much less posted, but let me say that perry's offer is an excellent one. The fact that he's offering to have it done this year is good, considering the backlog that most good builders have had recently, plus $4100US is excellent considering his background and experience. If that's too much for you, then the custom guitar you get for less than that is very likely (although not guaranteed) to be a huge disappointment. Quality custom instruments were never meant to be cheap, luthiers have to eat, just like the rest of us. [/rant], russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 +1 to what Russ said. Perry is building quite a name for his instruments. That should help with the value of the guitar down the road (if that is a consideration). Peace,Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluerocker Customs Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 thanks for all the help guys, if anyone else has something to contribute please pm me or reply to the thread, thanks! The Blue Rocker I build custom guitars and basses and do custom paint and design. I can help you if your still looking. Check out my website www.bluerockercustoms.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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