piofusco
Inspired
Since I got my Axe II, MFC and CLR my next upgrade is going to be a guitar. While my 1989 Stratocaster plus satisfies most of my needs, I need a second guitar. After a lot of research, I have narrowed down my specs into a list (roasted maple neck, stainless steel fret wire, yadayada.) I could go on...but I am not sure where to go from here.
I have considered a bunch of different options in order to buy/build this guitar
1) Buy parts through Warmoth/Musickraft/etc
- Would have to have most of the parts dressed and put together by a luthier (more money)
- Ultimately, would probably be cheaper than ordering a guitar like this from Suhr (or any comparable company)
- If I was in a pinch, the resale value of this guitar would not come close to what I put into it
- Would be fun
- guitar might not turn out as intended..
I have heard people both rave and demolish Warmoth. People complaining about bad wood and stability issues. Others saying they are happy with their purchases.
2) Ordering guitar from Suhr (or comparable company)
- the most expensive option
- would have a better resale value
- no sure if I could have the guitar built to my spec AND be under a reasonable budget
- unlikely I'd be able to play the guitar before I bought it
Suhr makes bad ass guitars. But I live in Auburn, Alabama. None of the local music stores around here carry instruments of this calibre. I would prefer to play my guitar before trusting internet ratings to make my next purchase. I respect the name and understand at this day and age you gotta spend a lot of cheese to get a guitar of such quality.
3) Having a guitar custom built with a luthier in a city not so far away (Atlanta, Nashville, Birmingham...). I have heard of people ordering custom made acoustics more than I have electrics. Why this is, I do not know. If anyone has ever had anything like this done, any information would be fantastic.
Ultimately, I am going to have to make the decision myself but this forum has given me tons of help in the past. Sound off your thoughts please!
I have considered a bunch of different options in order to buy/build this guitar
1) Buy parts through Warmoth/Musickraft/etc
- Would have to have most of the parts dressed and put together by a luthier (more money)
- Ultimately, would probably be cheaper than ordering a guitar like this from Suhr (or any comparable company)
- If I was in a pinch, the resale value of this guitar would not come close to what I put into it
- Would be fun
- guitar might not turn out as intended..
I have heard people both rave and demolish Warmoth. People complaining about bad wood and stability issues. Others saying they are happy with their purchases.
2) Ordering guitar from Suhr (or comparable company)
- the most expensive option
- would have a better resale value
- no sure if I could have the guitar built to my spec AND be under a reasonable budget
- unlikely I'd be able to play the guitar before I bought it
Suhr makes bad ass guitars. But I live in Auburn, Alabama. None of the local music stores around here carry instruments of this calibre. I would prefer to play my guitar before trusting internet ratings to make my next purchase. I respect the name and understand at this day and age you gotta spend a lot of cheese to get a guitar of such quality.
3) Having a guitar custom built with a luthier in a city not so far away (Atlanta, Nashville, Birmingham...). I have heard of people ordering custom made acoustics more than I have electrics. Why this is, I do not know. If anyone has ever had anything like this done, any information would be fantastic.
Ultimately, I am going to have to make the decision myself but this forum has given me tons of help in the past. Sound off your thoughts please!