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Originally Posted by billder99
All good advice guys, especially "Try Before You Buy". My situation is very difficult in that I live far down in Mexico. I just don't know how I can practically try instruments by any custom builder. There is an advantage to this: If I have to buy without trying, it opens up the entire world of luthiers to consideration.
It is vexing and that is why I am asking here on AGF, but maybe I am asking the wrong question. Perhaps (as suggested above) I should list my essential requirements and ask for a recommendation.
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Another option might be to buy from a shop that sells handbuilts and has a trial period. I know Luthiers Collection does this (I'm not sure of Dream Guitars, Guitar Gallery, etc). Your risk is then limited to shipment charges.
I also think you may get better recommendations if you 'list your essential requirements'.