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Looking for Mr. Goodbuild
I am looking for a custom builder who is really good, but flying under the radar a bit. Wanting to stay in the $3500 range and build a fingerstyle beauty. I live in Maryland in case there are any builders nearby. Would appreciate any feedback. Thanks
Last edited by Lookingmon; 10-15-2014 at 10:53 PM. Reason: a suggestion from a member to say where I live. |
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At 3500$ you've got a lot of options, even amongst builders with registered flight plans...
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Like tinkerguitars said, you have a lot of choices at that price point. I'm not sure of their price range but two younger builders who are very good, off the top of my head, are Brad Daniels of "Oxwood guitars" and Mike Kennedy of "Indian Hill guitars"
I've seen both of their work in person and think its great stuff. Mike worked with sergei de jonge so his french polishing and voicing is ace. I think I remember them both having some build threads here too. Happy hunting |
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Scratch that… sorry, I checked their websites after I replied to you. They are both a little higher than the price point you'r looking at. Which… makes sense.
so just pretend I was never here |
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This is true. Many builders will be out of your price range from the start, but a number of great folks can meet your budget needs. Be prepared to not get many "extras" and settle on easy to come by woods (spruce/EIR or hog). You might want to consider looking at the many offerings on classified, many that are custom builds, that might meet your needs equally well. I've see a number of pretty special guitars there at pretty reasonable prices.
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guitar
you may want to check out David Wren
at Wrenguitarworks He makes world class guitars and last time I looked they were less than $4K Canadian .....again that is standard woods Check his site.... |
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Have you considered attending the Woodstock Invitational guitar show next weekend? There will be a lot of builders there and some would likely be in your price range.
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If you're not sure absolutely sure on your requirements, or if your requirements fall into a 'typical' range, I'd suggest you use your budget on a great used handbuilt. I feel there is a sweet spot for new handbuilts in the $4500-$6000 range, and with your budget and some time/effort you might find a really great used one made by an experienced luthier.
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Hi
I suggest you chat with Fred Tellier(AGF member fetellier). Fred as built my first custom guitar, and is now building the second one. I've sent you a private message with more detail. Here is some of his work : http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=312295 http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=350935 http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=355807
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Sorry I didn't notice your post last night. Pre occupied with the baseball game. Now that I am back in the real world again til this evening, let me suggest that there are some really good luthiers you could consider right here in Maryland. Todd Stock (Greenridge Guitars) is in Darnestown. He is fantastic. He can build and repair. He just finished a wonderful om 12 fret for one AGFer and has a build in progress for another. He has a friend's '53 D28 for frets and set up, and has worked set up magic for at least a dozen friends of mine. In addition, Dave Maccubbin is closer to Baltimore and also builds wonderful guitars (saw his name on the list for the upcoming show in Woodstock, NY. Both of these gentlemen will surely be easy to work with and the fact that they are close by could enhance your build experience. I have no doubt you can find more very positive references for Todd and Dave here on this forum and the Martin Forum as well. I am sure you can have a guitar built within your budget by either of these gentlemen. Happy to talk to you about my own experiences with them anytime.
Jeff
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The healdsberg guitar festival luthier list is below. These are more established but something to dig through. Most are probably out of your range but some might be available.
http://www.lmii.com/guitarfestival/p...iers-2013.html |
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I'm in Baltimore, but I'm an amateur and don't take commissions.
There are quite a few local pros, I'd also recommend Todd Stock. John Hall of Bluescreek and Brian Howard aren't too far away up in Pa.
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I can not say that this info is not correct, for I haven't asked or made big research but with the curriculum he has and a two years waiting list, I'd be surprised Mr. Wren's new guitars would be less then 4000$.
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What about Skipper? I'm pretty sure he's in Maryland, has built for Gruhn before and is very reasonably priced.
Www.skipperstirings.com |