big_black
Opaqueologist
Re: What are some good (american) guitar companies....
My aluminum-necked was built by Greg Bailey. Greg does not really support a "line" of guitars, he usually jest makes bolt-on necks and Travis Bean replacement parts (near impossible to get otherwise). As far as in know he does not make bodies. I don't like Greg's designs as much as I like Kevin's. I bought from Greg because I love the Travis Bean Standard style (my guitar is essentially a TB reproduction), and the Electrical are all 25.5" scale. My TB is a more comfortable 24.75" The body of my guitar is a 30 year old TB original, Greg fabricated the neck, the bridge, the pickguard and the control cover....basically everything but the body.
From what I know, Kevin offers great customer service. He has re-wound pickups, he's always available for questions, etc. I beleive he starts working with half of the money down, the rest due upon completion of the work or sooner. He will also work with whatever wiring, customizations you can dream up (at additional cost no doubt).
I think this is guitar illustrates how "out there" Kevin is willing to go.
The body started its life as a Gibson Ripper bass. Kevin routed the back to accept one of his necks. It's an 8 string baritone with a Wonderbar trem and I don't even know what kind of pickups. Kevin has said he can route nearly any guitar body to accept one of his necks.
Give him a call or drop him an email. He's a really nice guy and will answer any questions you have.
My aluminum-necked was built by Greg Bailey. Greg does not really support a "line" of guitars, he usually jest makes bolt-on necks and Travis Bean replacement parts (near impossible to get otherwise). As far as in know he does not make bodies. I don't like Greg's designs as much as I like Kevin's. I bought from Greg because I love the Travis Bean Standard style (my guitar is essentially a TB reproduction), and the Electrical are all 25.5" scale. My TB is a more comfortable 24.75" The body of my guitar is a 30 year old TB original, Greg fabricated the neck, the bridge, the pickguard and the control cover....basically everything but the body.
From what I know, Kevin offers great customer service. He has re-wound pickups, he's always available for questions, etc. I beleive he starts working with half of the money down, the rest due upon completion of the work or sooner. He will also work with whatever wiring, customizations you can dream up (at additional cost no doubt).
I think this is guitar illustrates how "out there" Kevin is willing to go.
The body started its life as a Gibson Ripper bass. Kevin routed the back to accept one of his necks. It's an 8 string baritone with a Wonderbar trem and I don't even know what kind of pickups. Kevin has said he can route nearly any guitar body to accept one of his necks.
Give him a call or drop him an email. He's a really nice guy and will answer any questions you have.
