All AW Custom Guitars are built to the exact specifications of my customers. Mine is a true custom shop and it would be impractical, if not impossible, to attempt a price list of everything I do. Below is a list of standard AW Guitar features but please keep in mind that this is only a starting point. Any or all of the features below can be added to, or substituted to meet the customer’s needs. I often find that a musician has a particular tonal, visual, or functional aspect that they would like incorporated into their instrument. Many times they are not sure if their requirements can be met. It is these types of challenges that make my work interesting.
Standard AW Features Include:
Customers wood or woods of choice (some woods may incur additional charges)
Three piece thru-neck
Three piece laminated body
Ebony fingerboard
Ebony nut
Ebony headstock faceplate
Satin Tung oil finish
Dual action truss rod
No inlay on fingerboard
Mother of pearl side dots
12” fingerboard radius
Passive electronics
Standard AW shape (as seen in the gallery)
Chrome hardware
D’Addario strings
Guitar Specific
25” scale
Seymour Duncan SH2n and SH4b open coil pickups
Grover Original Romantic or Schaller M6 tuners
Tune-o-matic Bridge and tailpiece
Bass Specific
34” scale
Kent Armstrong P/J or J/J configuration
Gotoh compact bass machines
Hipshot B-style Bridge
It is important to note that, while this is a custom shop, AW Guitars is focused on building instruments from naturally beautiful exotic hardwoods, and therefore I avoid painting or staining my instruments. In addition, the playability of my instruments is paramount; if a customer is requesting something that will affect the functionality of the instrument I will work with them to find a practical way to meet their needs.
Starting price on all AW Guitars and Basses is $1750 and includes a hardshell flight case by Gator. Actual price will vary and will be based on the options chosen by you, the customer. All orders require a nonrefundable down payment equal to 40% of the quoted price. (Personalized instruments may require a higher deposit.) Cash, cashiers check, money orders and personal checks accepted. Work will not begin until down payment is received and all checks clear. Shipping is to be paid by the customer and will be determined by destination prior to final payment. Your instrument will ship when final payment is received and all checks have cleared. All AW Custom Guitars carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty.