Victor Baker, USA
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About: Custom luthier and jazz player based in New York City. Individually built instruments to any desired specification. Specializing in, but by no means limited to, jazz oriented types of instruments. Archtop, semi hollow and chambered solidbody. Also a great line of contemporary electrics. Friendly "player to player" service with great communication. Constantly updated blog with shop pictures and project updates.
About VB: A total guitar maniac…. Contact: Victor Baker, USA I am a total custom builder and I hesitate to offer standard models...Contact me anytime. When I hear from you, I will strive to get a feel of what kind of guitar you are looking, what type of music you play and how you will be using your new instrument. I will suggest which feature or combination of features from my previously built guitars would best suit your needs. I have an excellent track record of translating player needs into reality. I am a musician too. I take full advantage of my unique perspective as both professional player and master builder in bringing to life a guitar that possesses all of your needs and desires.Upon reaching a final sketch of ideas, specs, options, schedule and costs I will require a 15% retainer. Prior to starting your build I will drop you a note to ask you for your final spec "lock down" and discuss any new ideas or needed revisions. All specs are negotiable until lockdown to give you plenty of time to decide. At this lockdown point the instrument will need to be 50% paid off. During construction I will send periodic email updates and status reports on how your project is shaping up. On delivery day there are no surprises, only a world class custom tailored instrument made to your vision. Balance is due prior to delivery.Instrument prices range from $3000 - $8000.When time and finances allow, I can be convinced to make instruments available to students and "poor working musicians" ;^) at lesser rates. These are scaled back and no frill designed to be workhorse "just going for tone" guitars. Ask me...Prices do not include case or shipping.All retainers and payments are non refundableProjects are non cancellable. Terms & conditions: |