Simon Fay Build

[swiftz07]

Very creative looking headstock from Simon!

[billgennaro]

Originally Posted by steveh

A couple of years ago, when Simon's base price was a fair bit less than it is now, I was vacillating about ordering one of his guitars; they seemed to offer such a lot for the outlay.

Cheers,
Steve

Steve,

The same here. I had heard great things about his instruments and the initial cost for one was very affordable. Still kicking myself!

[Simon Fay]

I did recently raise my base price to $6.8k. However, roughly 1 month ago I decided I could squeeze in a few more builds over the next few years and I've decided to include a free Rodgers tuners upgrade. Definitely not the cheapest guitars around but I think a very good deal for the quality of my work. I also don't plan to stick around at $6.8k for too long either. If anyone is interested in one of those builds I have more information on my website's intro page.

Back on topic -- I'll be trying the old Spanish lutherie method of using rope to glue the bindings -- should be fun.

[mesa]

Thank you kindly folks!

Originally Posted by Berf

Nice one... this will be a beauty.

24" scale is the new black... it's so comfortable to play.

All the best, berf

It is indeed Berf!

[Dewar]

I really like the look of that peg head with the different woods.

[invguy921]

That is one pretty amazing guitar! The woods are absolutely fantastic. The design elements are exactly what anyone would want in a Simon Fay built guitar! Someday I hope my budget allows for one of these builds. Gorgeous!

[Larry Pattis]

Originally Posted by Simon Fay

I did recently raise my base price to $6.8k. However, roughly 1 month ago I decided I could squeeze in a few more builds over the next few years and I've decided to include a free Rodgers tuners upgrade. Definitely not the cheapest guitars around but I think a very good deal for the quality of my work. I also don't plan to stick around at $6.8k for too long either. If anyone is interested in one of those builds I have more information on my website's intro page.

Back on topic -- I'll be trying the old Spanish lutherie method of using rope to glue the bindings -- should be fun.

That's a pretty nice "complimentary upgrade" on the tuners, Simon!

I'm not familiar with the pricing on the Rodgers product...somewhere north of $500 per set...?

Yes, a very good deal for the quality of your work...indeed.

[iim7V7IM7]

Originally Posted by Larry Pattis

That's a pretty nice "complimentary upgrade" on the tuners, Simon!

I'm not familiar with the pricing on the Rodgers product...somewhere north of $500 per set...?

Yes, a very good deal for the quality of your work...indeed.

Larry,

It is likely a bit more generous than that...

Engraved Rodgers individual tuners set up for steel stringed guitars with hardwood buttons are more like $850-$900 (without the engraving take off $100 and another $100 for plastic buttons so $650-$700 minimally) even with a luthier's discount.



Bob

[Larry Pattis]

I sit corrected...although technically I was correct...sort of!

"North of $500", indeed!

[mesa]

The Rodgers tuners were $834, plus Simon will deduct the cost of the standard tuners that come with his guitars. It takes Rob about two months to complete a set, very fine folks to work with I might add. I chose the engraving, Simon picked the button.

More build picks coming soon.

[mesa]

Simon has been working through Flu like symptoms for the past week or so. Still he has managed to push through it and has the guitar ready for finish. I am very pleased!

[mesa]

…and a few more.

[Marcus Wong]

Wow......... I'm at a loss for words. It's too beautiful. Congrats.

[nashmore]

That is very clean looking!

[JamesO]

Beautiful. Simon, I really like how crisp the lines on the heel of your necks are. I love your aesthetic as a whole, but that transition and the position markers on the side of the fretboard really stick out to me.