Hello, everyone. This is my first post. I am not a guitar builder, but I am looking to have a guitar built for me, specifically a Les Paul speced body with a 7-string neck. I have contacted a few builders so far (ESP, Abyss, and Heatley) and so far have been only satisfied with the price range for Heatley. I was wondering if any of you had any suggestions for any other luthiers and any recommendations you can make for the guitar I am interested in. The specs I am looking for are as follows:
Body
-Mahogany back (not chambered)
-Carved maple flame top
-Body thickness similar to Les Paul Standard (a little less than 2 inches)
Neck
-Mahogany neck
-Rosewood fingerboard
-25 or 25.5 inch scale neck (Still haven't decided on this. I like the feel of 25 better, but everyone is telling me that 25.5 is the recommdende minimum for a 7-string.)
-22 fret neck /w SBB216-195 fret-wire
-MOP block inlay on 12th fret only
-Similar neck profile thickness to a LP 60's slim taper neck (I have the specs if needed)
-12" fretboard radius
-48mm nut width
-Bone nut
Other
-White binding on body (top only) and fretboard. No headstock binding
-Chrome Sperzel locking tuners
-Chrome Stop Tailpiece and Tune-o-matic bridge
-Chrome Strap buttons
-Black 3-way toggle switch on upper bout, like a Les Paul
-2 volume/2 tone knobs. Black speed knobs configured and placed like a Les Paul
-EMG 81-7 Bridge p/up
-EMG 707 Neck p/up
-Black Pickup Bezels
Thanks for any help.
