This is a guitar world now of changing your own parts. Players
mistakenly think they are experts when they change a part and it works.
In a perfect guitar world that happens. As you know it’s not a perfect world.
We do it all. We’re not simply “parts changers” but Luthiers, techs and craftsman.
We build from scratch and refurbish used guitars as well. Craftsman are
no longer getting into the fields of Art in Industry, refurbishing or
woodworking. Luthery skills are not taught in schools.
We are a custom guitar shop in South Carolina and have been building guitars for over 30 years.
Sometimes we build our own necks. However, we will add whatever our customers want.
We are not beholding to any company. We do neck shaving, profiling, installation etc.
Our necks are branded sure, on the head stock designs we create.
Musicians working for musicians
We have lots of guitars in the store, but if we have nothing set up exactly how a player needs it-then we get “real custom”.
Therefore, if it requires a change to another neck with a new install
to get you a smaller, thinner profile, we’ll do it. We can use one of
our necks, but if a customer desires to send a neck to install on a new
guitar we can remove the existing neck and add the one they choose.
Everything is done here that you can’t get in a music store. We are musicians working for musicians.
The goal is the get the right guitar in the right hands and a happy guitar player results.
When customers can state a very specific need, the outcome is naturally better. Above all, we listen.
In many cases, a player will ship a favorite neck to be duplicated for size, width and thickness.
Therefore, one of our necks can be used for that. It’s called a “baseline” neck.
A “baseline neck” is a starting point to create the final product for your perfect guitar world.
Guitar Neck shaving in the Haywire Custom Guitars-Custom Shop
This is a guitar world now of changing your own parts
Meanwhile, if a customer has huge hands and we have to start from scratch, but say Warmoth, Fender, Allparts, USA Customs
has one already built that is close-then that is the route we’ll take.
The cost varies according to what companies will charge for their “baseline” neck.
Our baseline neck has always been a very reasonable: $135. We work quickly and accurately.
The turn around time to add a neck is maximum 2 days and usually just one day.
Most importantly, these are just some of the things that we think about every day to make your custom guitar
exactly right for the guitar player who needs a great instrument for
his or her passion-PLAYING GUITAR in a perfect guitar world!!
We’re building satisfied players….. One Haywire Guitar at a time!!
When someone contacts the Haywire Custom Shop to re-build a guitar or
do a repair sometimes it’s the same feeling that a doctor has about
operating on his own child. It’s hard to let go of the guitar-even
for some minor updating and modifications.
So, trust is the key. Once the player has faith that we care and will do a good job then the process begins in earnest.
We also have available: “One Day Urgent Care Guitar Services“
for any special needs guitars needed. We’ll do it in one day.
Mr. Rick Mariner Owner and Founder and CEO of Haywire Custom Guitars
Inc.
He is a member of The Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
(A.S.I.A.) as well as a guitar player. Rick holds a bachelors degree
from University of Md. and a Masters degree from George Washington
University. Rick developed his exclusive 8 – Point “Gig- Ready” guitar
process that allows for Custom Guitars that are “GIG-READY”. With Rick’s
many years of development and guitar set-up experience, Haywire Guitar
shop “Builds satisfied players… one Haywire guitar at a time”.
When selecting parts for your your guitar build, what are your real
choices? The very basic ones are: light or heavy wood, painted or
natural? So far easy ones. Furthermore, single coil or Humbuckers, no
rocket science here. Then still more choices, master volume & tone
or individual, 21 or 22 frets, Rosewood or maple neck, high or low
action? Why then do guitarists argue so much over guitars and how to
build them?
Good question. Go over to a guitar forum sometime and look at the
ridiculous things guitar players say are important in a guitar build.
Screw patterns? $400 bridges? $700 inlay? Really? Most forum members
have no idea what they are talking about. It makes me cringe
when I hear them giving advice to each other. They all have an agenda
and want to be heard. Sure, but they’re all experts right? No way, sorry
guys-keep your advice to yourselves. You’ll never get serious advice on
a forum, just speculation. So, ignore them.
your guitar build need not be expensive
Parts in your new guitar need only be quality. What am I
really saying? Unfortunately, and I know this will be terribly sad news,
so brace yourself…. Guitars need not be expensive to be great. Yes, the
cat’s out of the bag. It troubles me to have to tell you this. It’s not
always the parts that make the guitar it’s how they’re put together.
This doesn’t mean that guitarists need to choose guitars like they
choose a girlfriend. After all most have the same parts-and are
remarkably different in how they’re put together.
Bottom line is you have to make up your own mind. The question needs
to be asked, “Would you rather have a guitar builder build your guitar
or a guy on a forum”? I promise you they are not the same. You won’t see
guitar builders or techs handing out free advice there when they can
charge for it. Just remember, in the hands of a good craftsman-your
guitar build need not be expensive.
Rick Mariner working on your guitar
parts choices are not rocket science
The choices are very mundane and ordinary, but when the parts are
added properly then BANG! Just like the proper mixture of gunpowder. If
you don’t mix it right it will fail to work. SO…. the combination has to
be PERFECT. Same with your guitar build . Rather than stand over your
tech and direct the build-why not let them do what you want-then test it
and see if it needs tweaking. Generally, if you hire a great builder
the project is in good hands. Let him work. Usually after the guitar is
built then you’ll have something to talk about. However, first, let him
build it.
In 99% of the guitar builds I do for players most are exactly right
needing a few tweaks at the very end. This is where players need me, the
builder/tech to really listen. If it’s close, I can can get it the rest
of the way there. If it’s not already perfect then we work together to
get it that way. So, let me tell you what I told you. Guitars need not be expensive-just well built.
Guys on forums are not builders and will not offer good advice. Let the
guitar builder work and don’t try to convince him you’re the real
expert. Do the final tweaks together for the best result on your guitar build .
players try to build a guitar after 15 minutes spent on a forum
When I build a guitar following this very procedure-there are no complaints ever. Most of the fake complaints
we see are the ones involving malicious buying, competitors or players
that try building a guitar after 15 minutes spent on a forum. Let us build you a great inexpensive guitar you’ll love.
I know you’ll want to bring tools to assist, but it’s not necessary-we
can handle it. The important part is that you’re a happy guitar player. I
never feel as if the job is complete until I hear what the player has
to say about the completed guitar. I love a well finished job.
Mr. Rick Mariner Owner and Founder and CEO of Haywire Custom Guitars
Inc.
He is a member of The Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
(A.S.I.A.) as well as a guitar player. Rick holds a bachelors degree
from University of Md. and a Masters degree from George Washington
University. Rick developed his exclusive 8 – Point “Gig- Ready” guitar
process that allows for Custom Guitars that are “GIG-READY”. With Rick’s
many years of development and guitar set-up experience, Haywire Guitar
shop “Builds satisfied players… one Haywire guitar at a time”.
