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Michael McBroom

Custom Handcrafted Guitars



Ordering
Usually the ordering process involves the propective client and myself discussing the prospective build at some length, either via email exchange or telephone conversations.  This process is necessary to  determine exactly what the client prefers.  It is also during this process that a final price is determined, depending upon options specified by the client.  I do not have a table listing upcharges for various options because prices fluctuate depending upon availability and  currency exchange rates.  Also, some request involve custom work, the costs of which I have to determine on a case-by-case basis.   So I encourage you to do drop me a note, if you're thinking about ordering one of my guitars.  My email address is cooltouch@gmail.com. 

As of December, 2007, my waiting list is at least 14 months.  This is an estimated completion date, not a start date.  Please note that I do not rush my guitar builds.  I try to complete one to two guitars a month.

I encourage my clients to stay in touch, and I like to send them progress emails, when appropriate, which will usually include images of the project as it is moving forward.

A $250 deposit is required to hold your place in line.  The deposit is non-refundable, so be sure you've made up your mind about this. The non-refundable nature of the deposit is due to the fact that it represents a compensation for the time I spend with the prospective client during the planning and designing stages, time spent researching the price and availabilty of materials and components, etc.  Half the balance is due when I begin building the guitar, and the other half, plus shipping and insurance (approximately $50), is due upon completion.  If the completed guitar is to be shipped outside the United States, additional shipping charges will likely apply.  All my guitars carry a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, "lifetime" being defined as my life as a practicing luthier.

You may download a copy of my commission agreement (in Microsoft Word format) here.

You may view the commission agreement in HTML format here.

 Janet Marlow Entry Model
The Janet Marlow Entry Model
10-String