Custom Built Guitars: Are They Worth It?

Custom Built Guitars: Are They Worth It?

In the world of guitar, there are so many options and there are new innovations arriving daily. From automatic tuners on the headstock to digital tuning options on board, you can just about tune your guitar to any alternate tuning without touching the headstock. There are tons of new pickups, pots, paint jobs and finishes, and more. Still, the goal is the same. We’re all looking for that one guitar that we can’t put down. We love to look at it and we love to play it. Assembly line guitar manufacturers are plentiful and there are some good ones, but still some want that custom built guitar that is just exactly what they dreamt up. Question is, are the custom built guitars worth it?

How Much Does a Guitar Cost?

How much does a guitar cost? Well, starting with a whopping $29.99, you can own yourself a playable toy guitar from Walmart or Toys R Us, or if money's no object, you can order yourself a $20,000 Custom Built guitar from renown guitar builders like Martin, McPherson, Olson, Elly, Avalon, etc. and there’s everything in between. There are dozens of guitar builders offering tons of options. The real question is, “How much do I need to pay for a good guitar?