Some of the best custom builds can almost happen by chance, believes Dave Burrluck, as he attempts to turn some disparate parts into a valid guitar. What could possibly go wrong?

Not quite into Custom Shop territory, these beautiful builds possess just as much charm

With so much choice and range in price, is it getting harder to know the true worth of a potential purchase?

Not quite into Custom Shop territory, these beautiful builds possess just as much charm

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