Solace Instruments, local Guitar builder
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Solace Instruments, local Guitar builder
Builder friend in Blenheim that hand builds amazing original and replica designs.
https://www.solaceinstruments.co.nz/portfolio.html
He’s currently working on my p/Laklnd style bass. I thought I’d share some of his wares.
He makes it all himself, carves and sources timbers.
And he’s currently carving a les paul
https://www.solaceinstruments.co.nz/portfolio.html
He’s currently working on my p/Laklnd style bass. I thought I’d share some of his wares.
He makes it all himself, carves and sources timbers.
And he’s currently carving a les paul
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Re: Solace Instruments, local Guitar builder
Not sure, I think he sells directly. And through a shop, maybe the Rockshop in Blenheim.
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Re: Solace Instruments, local Guitar builder
Woah those finishes are incredible!!
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Re: Solace Instruments, local Guitar builder
He’s just a monster talented guy.
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Re: Solace Instruments, local Guitar builder
I know him and he’s a great guy. He’s the principal of a School I do photos at and every year he shows me his latest project so I’ve played a few of his creations.Kev77 wrote:He’s just a monster talented guy.
Not sure how he gets time to do all this and be a principal but he seems to churn a few out every year.
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That’s the guy. He also builds classic cars, amps and all kinds of stuff.
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Re: Solace Instruments, local Guitar builder
Price update. This most recent one is $ 1800.
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Re: Solace Instruments, local Guitar builder
Assuming it plays as good as it looks that seems like a really reasonable price?Kev77 wrote:Price update. This most recent one is $ 1800.
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Re: Solace Instruments, local Guitar builder
Totally, he’s the real deal.
He’s got mad skills. I’m saving my pennies atm, maybe a lil hollow Gem like this....
He’s got mad skills. I’m saving my pennies atm, maybe a lil hollow Gem like this....
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Re: Solace Instruments, local Guitar builder
This is amazing work. He has some great skills and a good eye for aesthetics as well on the carves. And yes at that price, I'd guess its a steal for a hand crafted "one-of-a-kind" instrument. The hourly wage for something like this will be very low!
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Re: Solace Instruments, local Guitar builder
Wow! These look amazing. Price is cheap for custom made. He must be amazing time manager to do this on top
of a principal’s job.
of a principal’s job.
They keep telling me tone is in the fingers, but I have yet to see a "look at my fingers" thread.
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Re: Solace Instruments, local Guitar builder
Thought I recognised the name. He was featured in The Shed magazine a few months ago. Has a coastal place he retreats to to work on his guitars I believe. Showed him getting his kids involved. It seemed the most idyllic life (though the guitar building probably provides some stress relief from his job). I wonder if he needs a new Head of Technology...Reg18 wrote:I know him and he’s a great guy. He’s the principal of a School I do photos at and every year he shows me his latest project so I’ve played a few of his creations.Kev77 wrote:He’s just a monster talented guy.
Not sure how he gets time to do all this and be a principal but he seems to churn a few out every year.