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    Glossary of Luthier/Builder Complaints: Caveat Emptor

    I just said would prefer this one if it was done ok, to something made in a production environment. I could have phrased it much better, that I agree. I see more value in something that is hand made. Than something made in cnc or a pin router. Yet I do both to some extent, still learning the...
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    Glossary of Luthier/Builder Complaints: Caveat Emptor

    That's taking my comment out of context considering the last posts, don't you think? At this point I think you just want to comment something back. No point in arguing like that.
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    Glossary of Luthier/Builder Complaints: Caveat Emptor

    There is not a pricepoint set,just what I belive most to be, but in the context of the tread,my wrong.
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    Glossary of Luthier/Builder Complaints: Caveat Emptor

    Check google for factory tours.
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    Glossary of Luthier/Builder Complaints: Caveat Emptor

    Max indeed. I'm not trying to look down on the process, as I partially have built some stuff like that. But it's much much easier than doing it entirely by hand. I never commented on any price point.
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    Glossary of Luthier/Builder Complaints: Caveat Emptor

    Yes I forgot, sanding is difficult^^
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    Glossary of Luthier/Builder Complaints: Caveat Emptor

    Yes having a master luthier starring at a cnc machine is tough work... It's very hard to sand and screw 2 finished pieces of wood together... I hope you understand that all big companies work with cnc's that essentially spit out guitar kits ready for assembly. This has nothing to do with...
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    Glossary of Luthier/Builder Complaints: Caveat Emptor

    If it was properly made (without structural and fretwork issues) yes. This guitar is obviously flawed. I don't mind the small stuff, if it's mostly handmade. Especially if the finish is thin and feeling natural. Thing is, with some care most of the issues could be addressed, but the builder did...
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    Gibson suing Dean Guitars

    Man you know what, as much as I like their guitars, this was a shitty move. Especially on stuff they don't even own to begin with. http://www.owappleton.com/index.html?fbclid=IwAR30hdTTRy_QfqULUwYRnU5mhl2HEJ5oe0WFa9pFsjnh0Z4iwPl9eLh7rRo The open book headstock was used all around Europe on...
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    Glossary of Luthier/Builder Complaints: Caveat Emptor

    I did, I understand you tbh. 4k is a lot. At the same time I would take your guitar over any prs or suhr, if it didn't had spacing issues. Raw wood is like that and I prefer to see something like your guitar than a prs encased in plastic. Excluding the serious build issues, half of the...
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    Glossary of Luthier/Builder Complaints: Caveat Emptor

    2/3 of the stuff looks normal to me... especiallly if the thing is handcrafted to some extent. At least to me are non issues. Fretwork,the big scratches and bridge spacing (that most likely creates the string- pups pacing issue) are definitely not cool, shame, she looks really cool.
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    Which Would You Choose?

    Definitely not a fender fan here. I haven't played many Ibanez guitars, but those that I did (various priceranges), are just ok. I dislike ultra thin necks, that's one thing, but the rest of the package seems as good as any superstrat more often than not. I've lurking in this forum for years...
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    Which Would You Choose?

    I dislike both almost equally, but I wouldn't bother with any ibanez tbh, or Fender 2.0. You can do better. That Solar A2.7 sounds like a good Idea. Knowing I'm the minority, what the hell do you like about Ibanez? Most of the are fugly and overpriced Imo. I cannot stand their necks, but that's...
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    Thinking of Selling All Of My Current Guitars For A Top Tier Custom Shop

    Even If I like persona 4 a lot, along with Zelda Windwaker, Shining the holy ark and Golden Sun, they are my favourite rpgs. I wouldn't want someone elses work on my guitar... There are many ways to have the character there, If you really wish to. I don't know how important is this character to...
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    Thinking of Selling All Of My Current Guitars For A Top Tier Custom Shop

    MrWulf Idk, I've been in your shoes, difficult to comment on what to do, gambling my guitars worked for me. I just hope you get what you really wish for in the end.
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