Construction

As a custom shop we recognize that it is crucial to communicate effectively with our clients from conception through to all stages of construction to ensure that all the client’s requirements are satisfied.

Although JP Custom Guitars has its own concepts and designs available as a starting point we can also work from or incorporate designs and sketches provided by the client.

In both cases we always we always proceed through the following process:

Ergonomic Study

Firstly, we analyze all direct contact between instrument and musician to ensure user comfort with the final model. This takes into account the client’s stature, posture, hand size and playing technique. From this study we choose the scale length, the neck shape and overall fit of the instrument.

Choice of Wood and Type of Construction

The instruments produced by JP Custom Guitars are constructed from 100% solid wood. In making the choice of which type of wood to use we take into account many factors. This includes appearance, colour and tonal characteristics of the wood.
Also a crucial point is whether the instrument is ‘Bolt-on’, ‘Set-in’ or ‘Neck-through’.

Choice of Electronics and Hardware

At this stage a choice is made of the type of pick-ups and pre-amps, taking into account the required sound characteristics. An optimization is also made by the number and positioning of the control knobs and switches. The types of bridge (tremolo or solid) and headstocks are also chosen.

Visual Aspects

There is a wide choice of colours and finishes for the instrument and hardware. The instrument colours may be natural wood, waxed, gloss, matt, transluscent or solid colour etc. Hardware is in chrome, metal, gold or black. The instrument can be personalized with friezes, inlays and paintwork as required.

Tuning and Final Adjustments

Finally, adjustments and tuning are carried out in the presence of the client to ensure that the final sound characteristics and instrument response meet all of the customer’s requirements.

All instruments made by JP custom Guitars come with after sales technical assistance.