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What does custom guitar mean?

What does custom guitar mean?

Custom guitars are, in this context, hand-made top of the range instruments from the major brands (each of these brands normally has some type of ‘Custom Shop’ sub-brand) as well as guitars and basses made by high-end boutique builders.

Why are some guitars more expensive than others?

There are three main factors that effect the relative cost of a guitar: the amount of hand work or skilled labour that is applied in the build process, the materials from which it is made, and the country it is made in.

Do customs guitars hold value?

Value. Not many guitars hold their value these days. So whether you’re someone like me, who doesn’t NEED a new guitar, or someone looking to invest in that first guitar, buying any Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster guitar is an “investment” that you can fully enjoy while it appreciates in value.

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How much does a custom Ibanez cost?

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Number of Strings 6 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Right-handed
Body Type Solidbody Solidbody
Body Shape J Custom RG J Custom RG

Why are custom guitars so expensive?

Labor costs involved in crafting one off instruments are the primary reason these guitars are so expensive. It takes time to make guitars, even with a CNC machine, it isn’t a matter of just pressing a button and boom… 15 minutes later a guitar comes out hot off the press & ready to play.

How much does a custom Fender cost?

How much does a Fender Custom Shop guitar cost? The price for a new or used Fender Custom Shop guitar can vary from around $2,000 to more than $10,000. Generally speaking, the more limited, ornate, or complicated the build, the more expensive the guitar will be.

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Are more expensive guitars better?

Do Expensive Guitars Sound Better? The answer is yes, expensive guitars will most likely always be of better quality than cheaper guitars. The detail in which the guitars are made, the type of materials used and how well the adjustments are made is what increases the quality of a guitar, therefore the price.

What guitars will increase in value?

5 Guitars Which are Increasing in Value

  • Fender guitars from before 1965. Today Fender is the kind of brand you can buy an affordable, good-quality guitar from.
  • Guitars built with Korina wood.
  • Japanese ‘lawsuit’ guitars.
  • Pre-WWΙΙ Martin guitars.
  • Owned and played by an (upcoming) legend.

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