Custom built guitars

[guitarslinger]

I've had 3 guitarsl built by a fellow by the name of Bill Gruggett. Master grade stuff and was an employee of the old Moserite factory here. Also involved with Hallmark and others. Of the 3 I only really loved 1 and that's the only one I now have left. Interestingly it was a custom quality version of an '80's Guild Bluesbird. I had a Benedetto which was not made for me but was an impossibly great guitar. Sold that when I had impossibly great money problems. (Musicians are such flakes) Also had several guitars "built to order" by the Heritage guys back when that company first started. Of the almost dozen guitars I've had built just for me I only now have one (the Guild based guitar) and only miss probably 2 others. The rest were nice to have but expensive. I'll post some of the photos I don't have in my computer sometime. This one is a Grugget of flamed mahogany. 60's vintage strat pu in the front 50's vintage tele in the rear. Looked better in person but I never really loved this guitar.

 

[hansmoust]

Who has a custom built and what are your thoughts on the product and the process?

Hello Graham,

Yes, I had Kim Walker built me a guitar to my specifications. How I came to order the guitar is a fun story by itself but it would be kind of long. If you're interested I can see if I can do a 'limited' version of the complete story.

Are they worth the cost or is it something that you just wanted to do / have?

I had more expensive guitars before that but they didn't give what I was looking for. It was worth it to me.

Would you do it again?

Actually, I ordered the next one right when I picked up the first. The second one took a little longer because the waiting list was steadily growing at the time. Right now I have all the guitars that I need and at this point I'm not sure if I could afford to order another one. Prices have gone up quite a bit since then.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[Graham]

Who has a custom built and what are your thoughts on the product and the process?

Hello Graham,

Yes, I had Kim Walker built me a guitar to my specifications. How I came to order the guitar is a fun story by itself but it would be kind of long. If you're interested I can see if I can do a 'limited' version of the complete story.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

I'd love to hear it Hans.

 

[fronobulax]

I'd love to hear it Hans.

+1 whether we are referring to the story or a soundclip of the guitar.

 

[hansmoust]

I'd love to hear it Hans.

+1 whether we are referring to the story or a soundclip of the guitar.

Hello Graham & Frono,

I'm still in the middle of my working day but I will get back with (part of) the story after dinner.

Sorry, I'm not set up to make soundclips!

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[Graham]

I'd love to hear it Hans.

+1 whether we are referring to the story or a soundclip of the guitar.

One needs to make the Trek to Arlington to hear Hans play. And that is worth the trip!

 

[hansmoust]

Hi folks,

I've decided to post my Kim Walker story in the LTGers only section.

Thought that would be a better place for it.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl

 

[JerryR]

I'd love to hear it Hans.

+1 whether we are referring to the story or a soundclip of the guitar.

One needs to make the Trek to Arlington to hear Hans play. And that is worth the trip!

And to hear me play - but it isn't worth the trip :roll: