No intent on any derog - I was just curious as to the member's opinions. I don't have any experience with very small luthier made guitars. My only custom guitars are Suhrs, whom I consider a medium/small builder and Suhr's are magnificent guitars. I've bought two Suhrs back to back and had no intent of going elsewhere on that second one but that's not to say I will only own Suhr's down the road either. My second Suhr, a vintage spec'ed Classic T except for the neck radius, is the best guitar I have ever owned thus far.
I'll start off with some comments/questions:
1. Is there an advantage to going with a builder who has produced hundreds of guitars? I tend to think that ideas for improvement and tone come with experience.
2. When does a builder become too "big"? Ever? I suppose that depends on the business model and other factors not associated with the ability of the founder. Again, doesn't mileage fair well with guitar building?
3. When is small too small? I guess I'd be reluctant to order an expensive hand made guitar from a builder who is on his first few guitars give or take. You? Unless you know the builder well I suppose.
Let the opinons and thoughts fly. I have many more comments and questions but I'll let you have a go. Me? I think I like the size of a Suhr or Anderson, etc. A small builder business ethic and model and lots of experience and improvements over the years.
I'll start off with some comments/questions:
1. Is there an advantage to going with a builder who has produced hundreds of guitars? I tend to think that ideas for improvement and tone come with experience.
2. When does a builder become too "big"? Ever? I suppose that depends on the business model and other factors not associated with the ability of the founder. Again, doesn't mileage fair well with guitar building?
3. When is small too small? I guess I'd be reluctant to order an expensive hand made guitar from a builder who is on his first few guitars give or take. You? Unless you know the builder well I suppose.
Let the opinons and thoughts fly. I have many more comments and questions but I'll let you have a go. Me? I think I like the size of a Suhr or Anderson, etc. A small builder business ethic and model and lots of experience and improvements over the years.