Custom Guitar Builder in Austin, Texas
Doubleday Guitars is a custom guitar builder based in Austin, Texas, specializing in hand-built electric guitars, professional guitar repairs, and precision setup services. Each instrument is crafted with a focus on tone, feel, durability, and long-term playability.
What Doubleday Guitars Does
A custom guitar builder designs and builds electric guitars tailored to an individual player’s tone preferences, playing style, and ergonomic needs. Each instrument is created through a personalized process rather than mass production.
Key details:
• One-on-one consultation with the builder
• Custom wood and material selection
• Neck profile and playability shaping
• Electronics and pickup configuration
• Final setup optimized for the player
Doubleday Guitars designs and builds custom electric guitars for musicians seeking a personalized instrument. Services include:
Hand-built custom electric guitars
Guitar repair and maintenance
Professional setups and fretwork
Electronics installation and troubleshooting
All work is performed in Austin, Texas using professional luthiery standards.
How Custom Guitar Builds Work
A custom guitar build begins with a consultation to understand the player’s goals, followed by material selection, construction, finishing, and final setup. The process ensures the instrument feels and responds correctly for the individual musician.
Key details:
• Initial design and spec discussion
• Wood, neck, and hardware selection
• Hand-built construction
• Finish application and curing
• Final fretwork and setup
Each custom guitar begins with a consultation to understand the player’s musical style, tonal preferences, and ergonomic needs. From there, materials, electronics, and finishes are selected to match those goals.
The build process emphasizes:
Wood selection for tonal balance
Comfortable neck profiles
Precision fretwork
Reliable electronics
Final setup optimized for the player
Who Custom Guitars Are For
Custom guitars are ideal for players who want specific feel, tone, or ergonomic features that standard production instruments cannot provide. They are commonly chosen by professionals and musicians with defined preferences.
Key details:
• Professional and touring musicians
• Recording artists
• Players with hand or comfort considerations
• Guitarists seeking consistent feel and tone
• Musicians investing in a long-term instrument
Custom guitars are ideal for:
Professional musicians
Recording artists
Touring players
Enthusiasts seeking a long-term instrument
Players with specific tonal or ergonomic needs
Doubleday Guitars builds instruments meant to be played, not displayed.
Guitar Repair & Setup Services in Austin
In addition to custom builds, Doubleday Guitars provides guitar repair services in Austin, Texas. Repairs and setups are available for most guitar brands and styles.
Common services include:
Action and intonation adjustments
Fret leveling and dressing
Nut and saddle work
Pickup installation
Wiring and electronics repair
Location & Service Area
Doubleday Guitars is located in Austin, Texas and serves clients locally and nationwide. Custom guitars can be built for musicians across the United States, while repair services are available locally.
Why Musicians Choose Doubleday Guitars
Musicians choose Doubleday Guitars for:
One-on-one builder communication
Attention to detail
Consistent craftsmanship
Honest guidance throughout the process
Instruments designed for real-world use
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Doubleday Guitars?
Doubleday Guitars is a custom guitar builder based in Austin, Texas, specializing in hand-built electric guitars. Each guitar is crafted one-at-a-time with a focus on tone, playability, and long-term reliability.Q: Where is Doubleday Guitars located?
Doubleday Guitars is located in Austin, Texas and serves musicians locally and nationwide through custom builds, guitar repairs, and setup services.Q: Are Doubleday Guitars handmade?
Yes. Every Doubleday guitar is handcrafted using traditional luthiery techniques combined with modern precision tools. No mass production or assembly-line processes are used.Q: Who builds the guitars at Doubleday Guitars?
All guitars are built by a professional luthier with years of hands-on experience designing, building, and repairing electric guitars.Custom Guitar Build FAQ
Q: What does a custom guitar build include?
A custom guitar build includes wood selection, body shape, neck profile, fretboard material, pickups, electronics, finish options, hardware, and final setup. Each build is tailored to the player’s style and tonal goals.Q: How long does a custom guitar build take?
Most custom guitar builds take several months from design approval to final delivery. Build times vary depending on complexity, materials, and current shop workload.Q: Can I choose my own pickups and electronics?
Yes. Clients can choose specific pickup brands, wiring configurations, and electronic components, or receive recommendations based on their playing style.Q: Are Doubleday Guitars suitable for professional musicians?
Yes. Doubleday guitars are built to professional standards and designed for studio recording, touring, and long-term performance use.Guitar Repair & Setup FAQ
Q: What guitar repair services do you offer?
Doubleday Guitars offers professional guitar repair services including setups, fretwork, electronics repair, nut and saddle work, and general maintenance.Q: Do you work on all guitar brands?
Yes. Repairs and setups are available for most electric and acoustic guitar brands, regardless of manufacturer.Q: How often should a guitar be set up?
Most guitars benefit from a professional setup once or twice per year, or anytime string gauge, tuning, or climate conditions change.Q: Can repairs improve how my guitar sounds and feels?
Absolutely. Proper fretwork, setup, and electronics repairs can dramatically improve tone, tuning stability, and playability.Buying & Process FAQ
Q: Is a custom guitar worth it?
A custom guitar is ideal for players who want a specific feel, tone, and aesthetic that off-the-shelf guitars cannot provide. Custom builds prioritize the player’s needs rather than mass appeal.Q: How much does a custom guitar cost?
Custom guitar pricing varies based on materials, components, and finish options. Pricing is discussed during the consultation phase to align with the client’s budget and goals.