Chubtone

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I've known Curt for years on the forum and bought a Charvel from him back when he was selling guitars and prior to making them. He is one of us, a Rig Talker, and it is great being able to support one of our own and a small business.

My Demartini Charvel retails for $5000. I got a Chubtone made to my specs, from scratch for about $1900 shipped to my door. Can't beat that!!

One thing, let them take their time with the buokd and get you a great quality instrument. They are a small business with a lot of customers but you won't be disappointed!!

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romanianreaper said:
I've known Curt for years on the forum and bought a Charvel from him back when he was selling guitars and prior to making them. He is one of us, a Rig Talker, and it is great being able to support one of our own and a small business.

My Demartini Charvel retails for $5000. I got a Chubtone made to my specs, from scratch for about $1900 shipped to my door. Can't beat that!!

One thing, let them take their time with the buokd and get you a great quality instrument. They are a small business with a lot of customers but you won't be disappointed!!

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Are those scratches on your guitar or cracks in the paint? Nice looking guitar.
 
jchrisf said:
Are those scratches on your guitar or cracks in the paint? Nice looking guitar.
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That is the paint job I had them do for a "relic" look. Originally we were going to do relic'd parts like the bridge, knobs, etc. but just did the look on the paint
 
jchrisf said:
Are those scratches on your guitar or cracks in the paint? Nice looking guitar.
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I didn't want the guitar to look too "clean" so to speak. I wanted into have some character and look like an old rustic flag a bit
 
So how does Chubtone compare to say Suhr?

Also, if I wanted a super strat with an 8.5 radius, 24.5 scale length fret board.. they could do that?
 
ClintN667 said:
I just ordered my first guitar from them . Very thorough in the build questions. They make sure you agree to everything before getting the deposit like cost and wait times so I appreciate that. I have a custom Mayones and aviator. If this one turns out anywhere near as good as everyone says I may have found my go to company.
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Not sure if this should be a PM between us (feel free to respond that way) but what do you think of Aviator compared to Mayones? I have a friend that has one but I've never played his, I know he said for him the neck is just too thin (and this friend and I agree on what we like in necks completely).
 
jchrisf said:
So how does Chubtone compare to say Suhr?

Also, if I wanted a super strat with an 8.5 radius, 24.5 scale length fret board.. they could do that?
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I have had many Suhr custom builds and I feel like my Chubtone stands up to them all. I think maybe the Gotoh Floyd is nicer than the Floyd I have on my Chubtone but as far as neck profiles and quality it is pretty dang close. Soundwise, any guitar is going to be different (especially when you factor in pickups and tone woods neck etc). For the money? No question go with the Chubtone.

I have not seen a ton of Chubtones with the quilted maple tops etc or stuff like that but I am sure he offers that. Suhr seems to have that aspect down pretty tight.
 
jco5055 said:
Not sure if this should be a PM between us (feel free to respond that way) but what do you think of Aviator compared to Mayones? I have a friend that has one but I've never played his, I know he said for him the neck is just too thin (and this friend and I agree on what we like in necks completely).
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I love the Aviator but yeah its a thin neck. Not quite ibanez wizard thin but it's not far. My Regius is almost like a 50's les paul neck. It's a bit thick but honestly the regius is a heavy solid guitar which I like.

I've been playing the Regius this past week and I love it. I love the aviator just as much but they are two different animals feel wise. It's like switching between a les paul and a fender strat.
 
legend71 said:
I have had many Suhr custom builds and I feel like my Chubtone stands up to them all. I think maybe the Gotoh Floyd is nicer than the Floyd I have on my Chubtone but as far as neck profiles and quality it is pretty dang close. Soundwise, any guitar is going to be different (especially when you factor in pickups and tone woods neck etc). For the money? No question go with the Chubtone.

I have not seen a ton of Chubtones with the quilted maple tops etc or stuff like that but I am sure he offers that. Suhr seems to have that aspect down pretty tight.
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They do offer flame and quilted tops I think it's an extra 300.
 
Wow just appreciate the great feedback. Looks like my mind is made up, when you get reviews and support like for a brand you feel strong going into it. Cheers!
 
Hooligan said:
Wow just appreciate the great feedback. Looks like my mind is made up, when you get reviews and support like for a brand you feel strong going into it. Cheers!
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He'll send you a sheet to fill out. Breaks down woods, neck type, hardware, etc, etc. You literally piece together whatever you want and spend what you are feeling.
 
jchrisf said:
What makes Chubtone so good?
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You are getting a handmade guitar, at your exact specs, for cheaper (sometimes thousands cheaper) than much more plentiful brands. My German Chubtone is a one of a kind and if I would have gotten a Friedman for instance, would have been $3500 or more. Mine was $1900
 
romanianreaper said:
You are getting a handmade guitar, at your exact specs, for cheaper (sometimes thousands cheaper) than much more plentiful brands. My German Chubtone is a one of a kind and if I would have gotten a Friedman for instance, would have been $3500 or more. Mine was $1900
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I was impressed at the amount of options they give you that other more expensive companies don't give you. I honestly never thought of which radius or nut width to go with. I honestly didn't know what to go with here.

I am tapped out on buying anymore gear for this year but if I can scam the cash I would totally order a super strat from them. But it looks like I'm just going to have to settle for just the explorer from them until 2023. As nice as the Friedman and others are I can't see paying $3500 for a super strat
 
Never seen these will be checking them out soon! Thanks for the info all!
 
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