Anyone know of any Guitar Clone Builders

[messenger]

I'm looking for someone to build me a clone of a certain guitar which isn't made anymore. Does anyone know of any luthiers that clone guitars (and aren't going to cost $3k)?

 

[EXPcustom]

I'm looking for someone to build me a clone of a certain guitar which isn't made anymore. Does anyone know of any luthiers that clone guitars (and aren't going to cost $3k)?

Even for a decent clone at a domestic US builder it will still cost a minimum of 2500 but it depends on specs. If its a simple bolt on strat style guitar than of course its going to be around a 1000. A set neck Les Paul type deal will of course run over 2k unless you have it built somewhere overseas.

 

[dstroud]

I can recommend the guy that builds the guitars I play most - he's reasonably priced.

http://www.mcculloughguitars.com/

 

[EXPcustom]

Just to clarify you want someone that will do headstock shape and logo to spec. As in a 100% clone down to every little detail?

Those can be done but its hard to find someone willing to do it and it costs more if you want a perfect replica.

 

[luxxtone]

What exactly are you looking for?

 

[messenger]

 

[ratter]

There's usually one or two of those on ebay at any given time...

 

[messenger]

The production models aren't the same.

 

[ratter]

The production models aren't the same.

Do you have one to work with? Lots of guys could clone it but unless you have one in hand for them to look at and take measurements from they'd be cloning based on... pictures from the web? If you really want a dead-on clone, that'd be tough for that reason.

My point being that even if you want one made with better woods or whatever the case might be, you'd probably do best to have one of the production models as a starting point for the body shape, routing layout, headstock shape, etc.

 

[messenger]

Ya, good point. I do have a number of pics of his original. I do have a radio 10 also. I emailed a couple places with pics to see if I they would make a body and neck that I could finish and assemble.

 

[* velcro-fly *]

Ya, good point. I do have a number of pics of his original. I do have a radio 10 also. I emailed a couple places with pics to see if I they would make a body and neck that I could finish and assemble.

This one didn't sell...hit the guy up and have it painted..$499

https://cgi.ebay.com/Samick-Blues-Sarace ... dZViewItem

Or better yet - the actual real guitar:
http://www.jemsite.com/forums/f28/blues ... 72912.html

So it looks like your answer is to have Karl Sandoval build you a body since he did the original, have Dan Lawrence paint it, get a USACG neck and you're in.

http://www.karlsandoval.com/main.html

 

[EXPcustom]

If you contact Karl Sandoval just remember the price he quotes you one day can be different the next day, very different especially on those polka dot Vs. He kind of has a reputation for being "moody" but makes excellent guitars.

 

[Mudder]

I just saw one of those in a pawn shop last week. I couldn't tell if it was a Samick, Yamaha, or maybe Godin (that doesn't seem right...), white with blue plaid pattern.

 

[messenger]

So it looks like your answer is to have Karl Sandoval build you a body since he did the original, have Dan Lawrence paint it, get a USACG neck and you're in.

http://www.karlsandoval.com/main.html

I thought that Valley Arts built the original?

 

[* velcro-fly *]

So it looks like your answer is to have Karl Sandoval build you a body since he did the original, have Dan Lawrence paint it, get a USACG neck and you're in.

http://www.karlsandoval.com/main.html

I thought that Valley Arts built the original?

This is the Red/White Plaid Samick/Valley Arts guitar that was owned and used by Blues Saraceno himself with hard case. The was the prototype for the Samick line. It is the same guitar that is pictured on the back of the "Hairpick" record and used in the REH instructional video. Also used on numerous recordings and live gigs. This is the real deal and the only one like it in the world. The guitar was designed by Blues and constructed as follows: the body was built by none other than Karl Sandoval (who was most famous for building Randy Rhoads' polka dot Flying V). The neck was shaped/finished by Blues Saraceno himself as he is very particular about neck shapes, The Plaid graphic was painted by world famous Dan Lawrence. It is an all-around graphic and bears Dan's signature and date of completion on the back. This is a very cool guitar and is guaranteed authentic. This guitar even still has the tape on the neck pickup that Blues put there to keep the strings from getting caught on the edge of the neck when he did a wide bend on the high E string. Has a real Floyd Rose trem, counter-sunk into the body the way Blues likes. 4 tuners on 1 side of the headstock and 2 tuners on the other. That is also a difference from the production line that had 3 tuners per side. Also has a black headstock that the production line didn't have and of course the wrap around graphic. The production line was front only. Just wanted to point out some of the differences. Of course the pickups are the Seymour Duncan Blues Saraceno model. Pretty much everything Blues says in the REH video about why he built it and how he built it (woods, hardware, pickups, etc) is verified when you play and listen to this guitar. I acquired the guitar from Blues’ previous guitar tech.