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Aug 21 2011, 12:07 AM
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For that price there are so many other guitars that offer more. The specs on the one you are gonna build are similar to this one for sale at Guitar Fetish, and it only costs $174.
Personally, if I wanted a Strat for $400 bucks, I would go with the Squier Classic Vibes 50's Strat. Its a fantastic guitar with great pickups. Plus I get free shipping if I order it online. Its also only $349. So what can you do? Beat it up, drag it down the road, pour acid on it and call it a relic. Then sell it for a $1000. --------------------  He who laughs last thinks slowest. "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Gear: Guitars: Uncle Rufus' Twanger Classic Amps: Mississippi Boom Box Mojo: Hammer of Odin and a pair of Ox gonads Inspiration: Samuel Adams Boston Lager Zero to Hero: 1,387/10,000 |
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Aug 21 2011, 01:58 AM
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You already had very interesting feedback about this.. I could just add that if you feel that you must do it.. do it! go for it..
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Aug 22 2011, 10:04 AM
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I think it’s a great strive to want to make your own business. But I think you can’t skip the grave yard shift where you spend years of setting up other peoples guitars getting to know your customers.
Well, I think you can make a name for yourself anyway, with murdering commercials that will cost you a fortune. And with guitars that cheap, who is your customer? Beginning guitarists with no knowledge in guitar gear. I’ll tell you, they’ll rather get a no-name guitar with a Marshall MG beginners pack from any music store with a sign by the door that says “music store” With any business you need a realistic business plan. Make one that sticks since it goes hand in hand with weather you fail or cussed. Make sure it’s realistic or you’ll just be fooling yourself. I think people here answered your first question truthfully. If light wood is your thing, maybe go for an ergonomic guitar. Less weight, thin strings, a lean neck (so you don’t have to twist your wrist with your left hand). Something something. Some fresh ideas  -------------------- My bands homepage
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Aug 22 2011, 01:27 PM
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Pretty good advice so far.
I would keep that part time job, and spend the rest of my time building a few guitars, see how they sell, maybe online, maybe through some local guitar shops, or even ebay etc. If you see that it works, then I'd go for it 
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Aug 25 2011, 12:01 PM
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I might buy one if you build something with humbuckers
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Aug 26 2011, 01:21 PM
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I think Chris's advice is very good here, you should not only make guitars but also guitar service.
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Aug 26 2011, 04:19 PM
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Perhaps you should try to find locally couple of people, show them your work and start small - by doing one custom guitar at a time. Try to find a local famous player, and tell him you could made the guitar by his specs. Calculate the price parts, order, make it, and then charge your fee. This is how many luthiers started. This way you can make better guitars and local famous players will eventually lead to many youngsters coming to you with money asking for similar stuff.
But, your guitar need to be unique. If you are good at making strats, then find guitar players that prefer strats. Also, try to find something that will be on all your guitars, like a familiar shape, contour or signature or whatever. This post has been edited by Ivan Milenkovic: Aug 26 2011, 04:19 PM -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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