I've been eyeing their "Alcobb" headless guitar for a while now, and I'm very seriously considering it... but I've been on here long enough to know the risk you take when giving your money to small, boutique builders. https://apparatusguitars.com/alcobb/ Their website looks legit, and there's...
Here is my new tele from Rebirth Guitar Co!! Long story short... I run the @Fret_Me_Nought Instagram account where I share the work of boutique luthiers. I recently moved to Boulder, CO and had the incredible privilege of meeting one of my favorite luthiers, Lance of Rebirth Guitar Co. Lance...
Sorry if this has already been posted about. I'm seeing a number of people post these guitars on social media. Anyone have any experience with them? https://www.fmguitars.com/ They seem to be centered around double neck tapping. Claim to be made in LA, and their prices are pretty reasonable...
Brief & Accurate Description of gear/guitar: Stomp Under Foot Demogorgon - Doom Made in Florida Limited Run Modifications (if any): none Accessories (hardshell case etc): box if you want it (see images) Location (City,State or City,Country): Boston, MA International OK? : no Contact Info (No...
Introduction So, I’m sure this is going to be rather small community, but I’m sure there are some of out there who might benefit from this. I thought about just making this a “Japanese Boutique Guitar” thread, but I wanted to widen the scope. My hope is that this thread can be used a resource...
We all know about mesa, peavey, marshall, orange, diezel even some of these newer big names like ksr, revv, etc. What are some lesser known kinda boutiquey amps out there for metal. Not necessarily crazy rare amp that cost 10,000 or anything but anywhere in the $1000-$3000 range...
Hi guys, Just wondering if anybody's got any experience with Animal Custom Guitars. They reached out to me today with a fairly enticing offer on a custom, but I can't find much literature on them. I was only able to find a website and their Facebook page (I can't make posts with links yet, but...
Hey everyone! Months ago I decided that I wanted to order a custom guitar. I wound up choosing Barlow Guitars for the build around a month to a month and a half ago, and now I'm getting the first progress pics of it. I thought I mine as well share these pics as the build progresses, as well...
I bought an Agile Septor Pro 727 (NGD here) about year ago that I had come with the Bare Knuckle Aftermath set installed. With the bridge, the clarity was great but the low end was never that full really and any kind of chugging/palm-muting would get compressed pretty hard and everything sounded...
Soooo my Shabat build was finally finished today!!! About 5 months in the making. I'm so in love with it. It oozes handcrafted quality and soul (basically is fully made by hand). #33 build Avi has done. I wanted something simple, reliable, and effective. This guitfiddle has unbelievable tone...
Brief & Accurate Description of gear/guitar: Custom 7 String by Robies Guitars. Has some small dings, nothing that affects playability. Very small, it's in great shape, but is not mint. Modifications (if any)Dunlop Straplocks, Emg's Swapped for Lundgren M7's Accessories (hardshell case...
Brief & Accurate Description of gear/guitar: Custom 7 String by Robies Guitars. Has some small dings, nothing that affects playability. Very small, it's in great shape, but is not mint. Modifications (if any):Dunlop Straplocks, Emg's Swapped for Lundgren M7's Accessories (hardshell case...
Hey guys, My Background: I'll try to summarise this as much as I can. My name is Steve Rafferty, and I've recently started a small boutique pedal building company. My background has always been within the music industry. I own and run Outland Studios, a recording studio in Ireland - and I...
Time for a Summer clean-out sale of some little things that's taking space up. It's all priced to go. I could use the money quickly. Digitech Crossroads pedal Brief & Accurate Description of gear: Awesome little multiFX box that nails Clapton tones. It's in decent shape. Modifications...
Brief & Accurate Description of gear/guitar: ENGL SE E670 Good Condition - 8/10 - Some negligible scuffs on tolex. Note: Came with Mesa 6L6Cs installed. I never got around to changing them out. Surprisingly sounds excellent as it is. Modifications (if any):NA Accessories (hardshell case etc)...
Hey everyone! I figured i would use this thread to update you guys on anything i'm working on. Most of it will be for one off custom orders and any personal builds, but it may also provide some insight into my workshop, in progress builds, special projects, and maybe some R&D stuff. I am...
Brief & Accurate Description of gear: Very llightly used Genz Benz El Diablo 100/50-watt tube amplifier with its matching 2x12 cabinet and cover. Genz Benz Website - Detailed Product Description. Only noticeable imperfection is a small chip in the plastic under one of the handles. Can provide...
Brief & Accurate Description of gear/guitar: This is the H&K Replex. It's basically a boutique tube-driven tape delay simulator with the options for Reverb, Single-Head Delay and Dual-Head Delay with individual controls. It's in excellent shape, small swirls on front but blends in real well with...
Hi guys, RamTone is a Madeira based electronics custom shop that builds high-end boutique guitar effects pedals (and other crazy stuff!) that have been engineered with the working musician in mind. Using only quality analog components on heavy duty die-cast aluminum enclosures, our devices...