Options

Here are the various options available for Worland Guitars

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Size

Currently there are 4 basic sizes to choose from: parlor, classical, OM/000, and Concert Jumbo. All sizes of guitars are the same base price and the following options can be applied to all of them.

Woods

There are a great variety of tone woods available today. Any combination of woods will make a great sounding guitar but different woods will affect the sound in subtle, sometimes profound ways. I am always open to using unique woods as well as wood supplied by the customer. Custom exotic woods are usually about $200 extra.

Tops

The top wood has the greatest effect on sound and playability. Stiffer woods like spruce will tend to sound brighter but take more effort to play. Cedar is softer and mellower. For more information on the various top woods available click on the tops link.

Backs and Sides

Back and side wood can be made from just about anything and has a secondary affect on tone. Heavier woods like rosewood are more bass-ey while lighter woods like mahogany have a lighter sound. Walnut and koa are in between the two. Maple tends to sound bright. For more information on the various back woods available click on the backs and sides link.

Custom Binding Material

For my standard binding I use either curly maple or Indian rosewood. A custom material like koa or Brazilian rosewood is available for an additional $50

Vintage Red Purfling

For that vintage look a red purfling line adds interesting character. To add red around the top, back and rosette is $100

MOP or Abalone Rosette

A mother of pearl or abalone rosette adds some sparkle to the top for $100.

Classical Rosette

A classical rosette is standard on the classic steel models.

12 String

Twelve string versions can be made of any model. The scale length can be shortened slightly to accommodate concert pitch tuning without putting undue stress on the top. A 12 string option adds $500 to the base price.

Rounded Cutaway

A cutaway top allows access to the higher frets while affect on tone is minimal. A rounded cutaway is an additional $300.

Sharp Cutaway

A sharp cutaway is also available for $300.

Slotted Peg Head

Slotted peg heads look nice on vintage style instruments for an additional $300.

Waverly Tuners

For custom tuning machines I charge only for the price of the machines themselves. Prices typically range from $50 to $200.

Gold Tuners

Gold tuners dress up a guitar and look especially nice with ebony buttons. Gold tuners are typically $50. Ebony buttons are another $30.

Abalone Purfling

To really add sparkle and a custom look nothing beats the look of abalone around the top. $400.

Bound Fingerboard and Peg Head

Adding binding to the fingerboard and peghead dresses the guitar up. Curly maple is commonly used or it can match the binding on the body. $300.

Custom Neck Profile

If there is a particular neck shape that is comfortable to you I can duplicate it as closely as possible. Measurements or templates can be made from an existing neck or just a good description of how it feels may be enough. $100.

Clear Mylar Pick Guard

A clear mylar pick guard protects the top with a minimum of affect on the tone and look of the guitar for $10.

Fingerboard Dot Markers

Basic dot inlays on the finger board are $50.

Slotted Diamonds and Squares

For a traditional look, slotted diamonds and squares are $100.

D-45 Snowflake

The top of the line snowflake inlay is $200.

Custom Fingerboard Markers

If there is something custom you would like on the finger board you can either send a photo or I can sketch something up. The price is usually around $200-$400.

D-45 Torch Peg Head Inlay

The traditional torch inlay was used on Martin D-45's and can be put on either a slotted or solid peg head for $200.

Leaf Inlay

A simple leaf inlay on the peg head or at the 12th fret is $50.

Custom Peg Head Inlay

To really give the guitar a custom look, a hand cut inlay on the peg head will make your guitar truly unique. You can either send a picture, a rough sketch, or just give me some idea of what you want. I can draw up an example of how it will look and we can take it from there. Typically a custom inlay is about $200-$400.

Other Options

The harp guitar featured here includes just about every option I offer and is a good example of a highly customized instrument designed in close collaboration with the customer.

If there is anything custom that is not listed here, just ask and I can quote you a price.

 

Worland Guitars - 810 North First Street - Rockford, IL 61107 - 815.961.8854

Email:Jim@WorlandGuitars.com

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