The build process
Where the magic happens
The build process of a Laurie Williams Guitar really is where the fun begins. Every guitar is an expression of you, its owner. So, you get to design a guitar matching exactly what you’re after in a guitar.
It’s worth remembering, that 80% of the tone of a guitar comes from the soundboard. Laurie Williams doesn’t have set dimensions for the thickness of tonewoods, they’re individually voiced to strike that perfect balance of resonant frequencies across the board.
Guitar specs
Model: Tui, Kiwi, Karakia, Hihi
Scale: 25″, 25.5″
Fret to body: 12 Fret, 14 Fret
Neck shape: D (standard)
Tonewood
Soundboard: Waingarara Kauri, Tanekaha, Motuhake Sinker, Kahikatea.
Back and Sides: Ancient Kauri, Old Man Kauri, Paraoanui sinker, River Matai, River Kahikatea, River Rimu, Taraire.
Neck: River Totora, Ancient Kauri.
Binding: River Matai, River Rimu, Motuhake Tree.
Fret board: Ebony.
Bridge: Ebony.
Bracing: Waingarara Kauri.
Detailing
Purfling: Paua, Burl veneer.
Rosettes: Multiple materials, X designs available, custom available.
Nut and Saddle: Water Buffalo bone.
Tuners: Gotoh 510 series machine heads.
Frets: Stainless Steel or Evo gold.
Pickup: Available on request.
Custom: inlays, tuner buttons, bridge pins, strap buttons.
Hard case: Gator, Hiscox, Hoffee.
Commissioning a custom instrument can be an exciting and rewarding endeavour.
How to get started
The first step is to have a discussion with Laurie Williams about what you have in mind. Laurie is happy to have a chat, with no obligation, so you can get a feel for what is involved and help you decide if you would like to proceed.
Placing an order
When you are ready to place an order, a non-refundable holding deposit of $1000 will secure your place in the build schedule.
The design process
The design process begins, where we look at all the options that are available with the input of your own ideas. Each decision you make will personalise your guitar and make it truly yours, and subsequently will contribute to the final price.
Finalised price
After we have the design criteria finalised, and you have approved it, we will give you a fixed price and an estimate for the time of delivery.
Beginning the build
Before building commences we require the deposit to be brought up to 1/3rd of the final cost of the instrument. Depending on the instrument, there may be a progress payment.
Upon completion
The final balance of payment is due upon completion of the instrument, once this is received, delivery is arranged.
