Hi, Im thinking about commissioning a high quality replica guitar and was wondering if anyone out there can recommend a UK guitar builder? i have been looking at builders in Europe but would like to keep the project a bit more local. Replicas of this guitar are available to buy but I would rather give the money to someone who has learnt their craft rather than a big corporation plus it would be nice to get something which i have been a part of the decision making process.
Anyways if anyone knows of anybody that is good and reliable please send their details my way.
Thanks
Alex
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What is it you are looking to build?
Thanks
Alex
I would also refute the belief that reissues aren't made by people that have learned their craft. My understanding is that the custom shop guys are fairly well versed in their work. The results certainly look good to me.
He can make you anything as long as you've got gigantic hands.
The other thing to consider is which features of the 59 burst are important to you, as it will massively affect price and availability. To some its the logo. That is illegal, but it is there choice to make.
The big problem with replicas for me is they are often judged by their accuracy to an original, and not their value as a guitar. hence gibson can advertise on the accuracy of its plastics as if its a really big deal.
I make the occasional gibson style guitar (a statement, not an advert. I am not looking for work) I wouldn't class them as replicas and purposely deviate from gibson spec to make sure they don't end up being judged the way replicas are.
So to answer the OP. Might be worth a chat with @customkits or worth a look at @RiftAmps burst thread built by Anthony Ryder
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/107765/ngd-burst/p1
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