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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

How Do I advance My Guitar Playing? Maybe you need to be Inspired?

Sometimes when you have the right tool in your hand, as a result, guitar playing is easier. When your playing seems so much easier accordingly, your playing seems to improve. Why do you think that is?  Could it be you want to spend more time with a guitar that’s just right for you?  The more time spent with your guitar namely, playing it, the better you get. Right?  Of course! And, above all, if it’s comfortable, reliable, sounds excellent, and plays great then you get inspired to go from one playing plateau to a higher one. Find your perfect guitar and play it!  You can then answer the question about, your guitar playing.

One of my favorite guitar players and all around great guy, Greg Dalton, needed a very custom guitar. Therefore,  we worked on it together to build in everything he’d need onstage at “Legends in Concert”. This was the result:
Our Haywire Custom Double Cutaway Modification Guitar Specs:  Classic Body shape– extra light (3 lb. body) added plus hole re-routs sand and prep add gloss finish. Next we add Duncan Humbucker pickups, all chrome hardware, very custom 6 way wiring. Also included a Floyd Rose Tremolo. Furthermore, we applied satin lacquer to the neck and final sanded in 3000 grit pads after finish applied. We then installed the Haywire Custom Shop designed  Warmoth Pro: 25-1/2” scale neck. It was a ‘59 round back  profile plus large 6100 Stainless Steel frets. Because it was a wide neck, an R-5 locking nut and string bar for added sustain plus pro action setup.
We moved the front jack to the side and added a  Neutrik locking style input for cable security. Then we had space on the top to place the football style custom built black cover.  with coil tap switch installed for easy access to tap the coils on both pickups.  Added also was a new black trem plate to match pick guard. So far a very custom guitar.
A coil tap switch activates and de-activates the “outside or inside poles” on the Humbuckers. The normal 5 way lever switch was not used but instead we chose a Gibson style  pickup selector switch with a 3 way toggle for quiet “no noise” contact when selecting pickups during a performance.

final assembly and setup

The volume and tone controls are moved and located well out of the way.  Finally a custom cut pick guard for better chord and hand access. Together the final assembly and setup.  This Haywire Custom Guitars Signature Double Cutaway Guitars includes low action, great tone, light weight, easier access to controls. Also included: Haywire Treble Bleed circuit, recessed heel option for all access to back of the neck.  Thea great tremolo, locking jack for reliability, stainless frets will be a great asset. This will provide years of wear and a happy guitar player. How Custom is that?  Feel inspired?

Ordering From Haywire Custom Guitars

If you would like to order this or any other custom guitar, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your guitar needs.

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Haywire Custom Guitars double cutaway Violator
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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”.







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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Guitar Setup Price


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Guitar Setup Price

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Guitar Setup Price

Guitar setup price varies from region to region.
Take the time to get a good set up for your guitars. Of course, it depends on where you get the guitar set up. A good one will easily be worth the guitar setup price. If your guitar is poorly setup then the difference is night and day. Are your frets buzzing? we’ll fix that. Is your neck bowed? we’ll fix that. Is your bridge too high? we’ll fix that.

How important is it to get your guitar professionally set up?

Acoustic guitars are more delicate creatures and require more care and a seasoned professional luthier. Electrics need TLC also. In truth, a guitar professional has taken years working on those skills and has the proper tools. Is your acoustics’s nut or bridge too high? We’ll fix that. Oil the fret board, level the frets, re-crown the tops, straighten the neck, lube the tuners, add new strings, check for binding in the nut. It will all get done. Most importantly, having the guitar feel good for a customer should be the first priority. Your guitar will feel infinitely better when properly set up.

Understand Your Instrument

Establishing a relationship with your tech/luthier can go a long way. It will assure you’re getting the most out of your guitars. I recommend, at least get a setup done once so you can know what a good one is. It makes the guitar setup price worth every cent. Remember, it always costs twice as much to fix a botched repair than to fix the problem right the first time. As a result, it will make you a better guitarist. As well, you will understand your instrument and what is wrong when something feels off.
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About the Author:

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”. 



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Friday, March 22, 2019

Roasted Maple Necks


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Roasted Maple Necks

Be Careful When Adding Roasted Maple Guitar Necks. While there are advantages such as being less expensive when no finish is required and the fact that the roasting process brings out a beautiful caramel color in the wood. There are drawbacks when adding a roasted maple necks.

“Roasted Maple” Necks May Have Issues…..

Remember the nature of a roasted maple neck is to be very brittle. Therefore, look closer at the roasted maple guitar neck than you normally do other necks, specifically the screw holes. It’s very interesting but can be a difficult problem if you are not aware of  the characteristics of the roasted wood. Screw threads on the neck plate screws can strip out in the neck holes. It’s caused by the roasted wood being so brittle that the insides of the holes are much more prone to strip out versus an standard kiln dried Maple neck. If you have ever worked with 100 year old wood then you know what you’re dealing with. Roasting ages and weakens wood significantly.

Roasted Maple Necks are Drier

Roasted maple necks undergo a longer hotter drying process which involves heating the wood to over 300 degrees. This removes more moisture from the wood. The supposition, of course is that the wood becomes lighter and much less susceptible to moisture and climate changes. It is also boasted that the process stabilizes the maple. There is a marked color change to a darker shade. I am not convinced it has the much touted, improved tone and increased sustain. Show me the empirical evidence first.
The stripping of the brittle wood screw threads inside the holes of a roasted maple guitar neck cause the screws to loosen their grip. Strings will pull with lots of pressure when in tune and can cause the screws to slip and the neck to pull away from the body-thus lifting the strings off of the fret board.
This will  cause higher action and make it much more difficult to play. Soon you will be “Fighting with your guitar”,  Eventually, the action will to be way too high to play.
When I set it the action on this guitar the last time before shipping, it was very low however the vibration and bumping of travel plus the tension of string pulling can cause the very slow release of the screw threads, screw slippage and thus higher action.This is all very imperceptible at first but will accelerate over time and causes lots of playing problems.

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About the Author:

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”.



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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Loaded Replacement Guitar Body-Build Your Own Guitar!

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Guitar Bodies-Build Your Own Guitar!

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All Replacement Guitar Bodies are Fully Loaded and Contain The Following:
  • Haywire SRV Pickups
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  • Completely Wired and ready to go
Colors and Finishes May Vary.  Call  843-347-5742 for Current Availability

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It takes skill, and not co-incidence, to properly install a neck on a guitar.  If you are planning to install a guitar neck or replacement guitar body you must be ready to make the necessary adjustments to make your neck and body fit together correctly. Because, you will not experience a successful project. If you know what you’re doing this is easy. If you feel that you might not have the skill in working with wood or guitar modifications, please don’t feel bad! Instead, send us your guitar body with your favorite strings and we will mount the neck on it for you for just $45.00 plus return shipping.
Haywire Custom Guitars cannot be responsible for work that is not done in our custom shop.
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We are not a Gibson, Epiphone, Washburn, Wilkinson, Parker, Carvin, BC Rich USA, Jackson, PRS, Ernie Ball or Fender dealer nor are we affiliated with any of these companies. My Guitar is Not a Thing. It is an Extension of Myself. It is Who I Am.
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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”.



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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Acoustic Guitar Repairs

In general, how much do Acoustic Guitar Repairs repair cost?
Usually we can accomplish acoustic guitar neck repairs for under $250

Specifically, Head stock repair, neck repairs, guitar brace and crack repair

  • Guitar repairs to: Head stocks and
  • Crack, Brace repair
  • Similarly, guitar bridge repair and replacements
  • Guitar neck shaving, thinning , re-profiling and more…
Most importantly, We can fix broken guitar necks in less than a week for you.
In particular, acoustic guitars besides, electric guitars.
  • Haywire Custom Guitars features: Expert Electric and acoustic Guitar repairs. Also, upgrades, mods and fast service.  Serving Myrtle Beach in addition to Conway, Horry County and, of course, all of South Carolina. Experienced technician will keep your guitar playing the best it can play!  While it may be true, we build electric guitars. Our Custom Shop will also repair and modify other stringed instruments. Including our “One Day Urgent Care Guitar Repair“.  Set up an appointment today-call 843-347-5742
Guitar repairs for all guitars including: PRS, Ibanez, Jackson, Gretsch, Squier,
In addition: Gibson, Taylor, Fender, Martin, Guild, Seagull ,Yamaha, Ovation, Washburn, Epiphone, G&L, Rickenbacker, ESP, Schecter and many others.
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About the Author:

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”.

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