demonx Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 I get several messages every day asking questions, I'd hate to think what large builders/companies get asked all the time! Anyway - I'm putting together a FAQ page so instead of typeing out stuff all the time I can just link the page. I know this sounds bad, but any one here who's advertised or has a website or anything knows exactly what I mean. So... what sort of questions do you guys get asked all the time? Maybe I've forgot a few and shopuld add to the list! ============================================================================== Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can you build me a copy of a (BC Rich/Ibanez blah blah blah) ? A: If you want a B.C. Rich - buy a B.C. Rich. I will NOT make blatant copies of guitars. That is considered stealing. I will however build "public domain" shapes or original designs. Q: Can I work for you? Will you teach me? A: No. I have to work 5 days a week in a factory on top of building guitars, I am not in a situation to take on staff. Sorry. Q: How much are your guitars? A: It depends on specs. An average is $1500 to $1800, but there are so many variables I cannot give one answer. If the hardware costs hundreds extra then I have to add hundreds extra, if the timber costs hundreds extra then I have to add hundreds extra. Q: I know you normally charge $X for your guitars, but I'm broke, can you build one cheaper? A: No. Sorry. Q: I can buy a such n such for $X - will you beat the price. A: No Q: Will you ship to such n such? A: I prefer to sell to people that can come here in person and see/feel the thing for themselves. However if I have to ship a guitar, I charge the actual shipping cost plus the cost of a case. This usually ends out being about $50-$100 (plus case) to a Australian capital city if you pick it up from the truck depot, or around $300 (plus case) if you want it delivered to your door. International shipping will cost more. I dont make these prices, they are what I have to pay. Q: Will you endose me/my band? A: I'm only a small builder, I have to work 5 days a week in a Factory as well as build guitars to pay my bills, I cannot afford to give away guitars. Sorry. Q: Will you do a refurb/repair on my guitar? Will you paint my guitar? A: I'm trying to focus on complete builds these days so I'm taking on some repair work but not full refurbs or repaints. Q: Who paints your guitars? A: Everything is done inhouse by myself, including paint. Only exception is advanced airbrushing which I outsource if it's above my skill level. Q: What do your guitars feel like? A: I carve the necks thin and to my hand, not a standard pattern so I cannot compare to any brnad, however if you wish to categorise, the neck profile is a "Modern Flat Oval" and I tend to average the neck (including board) thickness at the first fret around 19mm and around 20-21mm up the other end. Q: Do you build Acoustic Guitars? A: No. solid body electric guitars only. Q: Do you build Bass Guitars? A: I plan to, just haven't got there yet. Q: Can you make me a body to fit a such n such neck I have? A: No. I am selling complete guitars only. Q: Do you make your own necks? A: Yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotYou Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) How about "Now that I've paid you and we've agreed on the specs, can you install differet hardware that will cost $800 more for free?" Or "Can you make this dream guitar that will look X but play like X, but the 1981 version, not the modern ones. I also like the look of humbuckers, but really want a strat sound, can you make those for me? Alternatively, here is a pickup design I've created. You'll need to make all the parts yourself and they won't do anything special, by I spent a lot of time on it and they look badass, right? And a shape I designed that looks like a cows head. And all black wood, but it needs to weigh less than 7lbs. And here is a diagram of the electronics I want, the computer parts shouldn't be hard to find. I know they don't do anything normal wiring won't do, but it's really cool. Also, I'm pretty broke, so I can only pay you about 1/2 your normal price." That's all sarcasm, but it's all things I've been asked at least once and normally on the same guitar. Edited September 1, 2012 by NotYou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maull Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 The list looks pretty comprehensive. Since it is for your business however I would suggest removing any abbreviations or slang and being very thorough with proof reading. Every little thing counts when you are a business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Probably the one I get the most is "I have a guitar design, can you draw it in CAD for me so I can have it CNC cut"? I am trying to build guitars and build a name for myself. I am not going to draw up a guitar just so you can take your business elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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