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The
reason there is so much reading required is because there are so
many different manufacturers with specific precise dimensioning of their
parts. To add insult to injury, even within their own companies, they've
gone through size and design changes through the years. This is why I
ask that you don't get upset with me if I ask a LOT of questions about
what you're after. Help me help YOU!
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The reason I do not make
archtop rings anymore is because without having the body to custom fit
the rings, it's next to impossible to get the bottom contour just right.
Some customers are even willing to send their old rings to copy but in
most cases, those rings go out of shape as soon as they're removed from
the guitar body which ends up giving me a false template to copy from.
One thing I will do is make the rings and leave the bottom flat for YOU
to contour them if you like.
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Shipping and Handling costs will vary both
domestically and internationally in most cases. The cheapest shipping I
have is $3.00 Domestic or $4.00 US for international which is usually
enough for a few backplates screws and or Tremolo bars. You can see my
instructions by clicking on the "Ordering
& Shipping"
Link to the left on every page on my site.
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Anodizing is a process of adding color that is
actually embedded into the part and it is not just paint. This process
is not done by me as I have a company do this for me since this is
something I don't have the time or the room for. Depending on
scheduling, this can take up to 3 weeks so sometimes you can expect a
part from start to finish to take up to 4- 5 weeks before finishing. I
know it can seem long but it flies by quickly, trust me on this! lol!
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As for matching colors, there is
only a guideline chart that I can provide for you as there's no way to
reasonably get a color to match perfectly with a guitar or other colored
hardware. The chart can be seen here and is only a guideline:
Chart
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I've already explained the time
needed for anodized parts but plastic parts can usually be turned around
in 2-4 weeks depending on how booked up I am.
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I have tried to find a company
to do these for a reasonable price like I used to have, but
unfortunately so far I have only found companies that did shoddy work or
they charged and arm and a leg which would have to be passed onto the
customer, and may I say, the price would have doubled making it just
ridiculous.
*Yes,
I now have started doing custom engraving, please see the engraving
page as
I'll be putting up more information about this in the future but if you
have any ideas you'd like to go over, I'd be happy to entertain them-
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Those particular guitars seem
to have no standard whatsoever, even with the new models. Some truss rod
covers come through with just one screw at the top and some have 3 but
are smaller and the holes are always different. My guess is they're
making them right there on the spot and that's why there's no standard.
I guess that's part of the "Custom" build" ; - )
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Unfortunately I never
really know when I'll be getting used parts in again but if you'd
like me to put you on the list, please shoot me an
email-
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Absolutely, I love doing
this sort of thing and it's jobs like this that make this whole
thing a lot more interesting and fun. The more info you can give me, the
cheaper it'll be!
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I do make some but not a lot as
there are many manufacturers out there that are better equipped to do
those. I will do them in some cases if those companies are not willing
or don't have a template to make you one.
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Yes, I make all of the parts except the
things like pickup screws, neck screws and some other small hardware
because so many customers have asked me to carry the basics so that they
don't have to go to 10 different stores to buy everything. There's
nothing more annoying than to have to pay $6.00 for 4 pickup ring
mounting screws.
*The
reason I do not spend money on pretty packaging is because that
prevents the part from having a higher price ; - )
*There
could be a few reasons but rule of thumb is to give me at least 2-3
days to reply to you. Please use text in the subject line otherwise it
gets tossed ; - )
*Simply
because it's just too fragile to be dependable. While it can look
beautiful, they're just too easy to crack and break during installation
(not to mention how that would piss you off!) and dry out over time and
for the price it would cost to pay/make for them, it's just not worth
it.
