Everything you ever wanted to know about designing and building a custom guitar
Here at Munson, we think that guitars are pretty amazing for many different reasons. And so do many of our customers. We have many customers who buy our guitars for whom it is not their first, or their only six-stringed purchase. Many of our custom or bespoke guitars go to homes that is already occupied […]
Whether you are a fanatical guitar collector or are looking to replace your only guitar that’s not quite cutting it anymore, making sure that you get the right guitar is vital to the way that you sound, the way that you play, and the way that you look overall. When you are considering investing in […]
Creating Eco-Friendly Custom Shop Guitars In the world that we currently live in, we are seeing more and more people looking to live in a more environmentally friendly way. Whether it is ensuring that they create less waste, recycling, using renewable energy, or limiting their air travel, looking after the planet is rising on everyone’s […]
The relationship between a musician and their instrument is a sacred one. A musical instrument is like an extension of the body, an extra voice, or another hand. Playing a musical instrument is a means of communication, a method of telling people what you think and how you feel without using words. It’s no surprise, […]
Custom electric guitar buyers guide This is the step by step guide to commissioning the design and building of your own custom electric guitar. Whether you choose a custom shop or bespoke guitar, the experience is very similar. Custom guitar experience The custom electric guitar design & build process Personalise your playing experience Look Feel […]
Custom Shop Guitars vs Bespoke Guitars? What is the difference between a custom shop guitar and a bespoke guitar? This article attempts to clarify what the terms mean and why you would consider one over the other. Custom shop and bespoke guitars are often referred to generically as custom guitars. Both refer to a guitar […]
What does using technology have to do with guitar pricing? Technology can be a great asset for any business, especially when trying to compete in todays global marketplace. We are always looking for innovative ways to use tech to keep our business as lean as possible. From lean manufacturing to automated workflows, we design our […]
The Power In Your Hands What are custom guitar electronics and how can you use, design or mod them? Great guitar tone comes from many places: your fingers, your playing style, your amp, and your guitar. To me the versatility of electronic design is one of the reasons I enjoy building custom guitars. Yes tone […]
One of the reasons I decided to start making guitars was my love of wood. I guess it runs in the family. In fact some of the tools we still use in the workshop have been passed down for three generations. Wood is a very personal material to work with. Especially highly figured or deep grained […]
Covid-19 Response Update 7th April 2021 With lockdown restrictions easing on the 12th April and life starting to get back to a bit of normal, we will be open for face to face appointments again. We will continue to respect social distancing and you will be required to wear a mask. Our online appointments will […]
