Custom Shop

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=250 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <B>Contents: </B></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" "><U>TK Instruments Home</U></A></div> <div> ______________________________</div> <div> <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#_getting_started_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Getting started</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#standard_features__no_extra_cost_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Standard Features</U></A>: </div> <div> ______________________________</div> <div> <B>Chose your favorite Custom model.</B></div> <div> Guitar <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#guitar_models" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Models</U></A></div> <div> Bass <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#bass_models" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Models</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#tuning_setups" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Tuning Setups</U></A>: </div> <div>  ______________________________</div> <div> <B>Wood Selections:</B></div> <div> <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#solid_body_woods" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Solid Body</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#hollow_body_woods" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Hollow Body</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#_neck_woods" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Neck</U></A> </div> <div>  <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#signature_series_neck" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>"Signature Series" Neck</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#_fingerboard_woods" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Fingerboard</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#wood_control_cavity_and_truss_rod" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Control cavity and truss rod</U></A></div> <div> ______________________________</div> <div> <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#_guitar_neck_specifications_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Specifications</U></A></div> <div> Bass <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#bass_neck_specifications" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Neck Specifications</U></A></div> <div> ______________________________</div> <div> <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#_fret_options" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Fret options</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#_inlay_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Inlay</U></A> </div> <div> Guitar <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#guitar_hardware_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Hardware</U></A></div> <div> Bass <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#bass_hardware" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Hardware</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#_electronics" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Additional Electronics</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#_pickups" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Middle Pickup</U></A></div> <div> ______________________________</div> <div> <A HREF="guitar_bass_custom_shop_m.htm#cases" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Cases</U></A></div> <div> __________________________<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Arial" >____</FONT></div> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="4" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="718" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#444444" BORDERCOLORDARK="#262626" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 89 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="model_sx_8_greg_barnett.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SX8 String Headless Guitar"><U><IMG SRC="184fda520.jpg" border=0 width="218" height="82" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><IMG SRC="e2f12530.jpg" border=0 width="274" height="83" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><A HREF="_x6_chris_usrey.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="X6"><U><IMG SRC="184ed1530.jpg" border=0 width="209" height="83" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> <B>2023 Options & Pricing</B></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="5" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="730" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#555555" BORDERCOLORDARK="#262626" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 594 WIDTH="720"><div>  <A NAME="_getting_started_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Getting started:</B></div> <div> God if this is meant to be please make it happen with all your Blessings; and please only bring me worthy customers; and keep me Protected.</div> <div> I ask this of you in Jeasus name.e</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="714" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#262626" BORDERCOLORDARK="#777777" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 165 WIDTH="706"><div> <B>*!*!*!PLEASE READ FIRST!*!*!*</B></div> <div> The <A HREF="#standard_features__no_extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>standard features</U></A> and custom options listed within this page are what is <I>currently available</I> for <I><B>this years</B></I> Custom Shop instruments.</div> <div> If you are searching for an option and/or feature that has been seen within the TK Instruments web-site, yet it is no longer listed within this Custom Shop page; that is because those features and/or options have been <I>discontinued.</I></div> <div> My reasons for eliminating these older options and/or features is to continuously improve the quality (and passion) of my work.</div> <bR> <div> Also: </div> <div> Please be aware that all currently listed designs, options and pricing are subject to change.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> Before considering a TK Instrument; You should first explore the <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TK Anatomy"><U>TK Anatomy</U></A>  page in order to understand exactly what goes into these instruments. </div> <div> It is also a good idea to look through the <A HREF="id109.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U>FAQ</U></A> .</div> <div> Please be sure to carefully read the <A HREF="policies.htm#custom_shop_instrument_policies" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Policies"><U>Policies </U></A>.</div> <div> If you then wish to reserve the construction of your custom instrument; a deposit of 50% of the total cost will be required before beginning this process. </div> <bR> <div> Once you have chosen your favorite <A HREF="#guitar_models" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Guitar</U></A> or <A HREF="#bass_models" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Bass</U></A> model, you will then need to go through this <I><U>entire</U></I> page and copy any additional custom options that you might want <U>from </U><U>within this page </U><I><U>only</U></I>; then paste each option that will make up your custom instrument onto an e-mail that has been addressed to me at:</div> <div>  [ vicellotar@gmail.com ].</div> <div> Then please double check your list and make sure you have not missed any details, and then send it to me <I><U>along with your phone number,</U></I> so that we can begin discussing your instrument in person.</div> <div> This is tougher then it sounds<I>, so </I><I>please carefully read through this page as you go.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Also</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>:</B> </FONT>please be sure to read<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><B><U>all</U></B> the fine print notes, because they are often very important.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I>Remember you are building your dream instrument here, so </I><I>TRY TO HAVE FUN! </I></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="5" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="730" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#555555" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 687 WIDTH="720"><div>  <A NAME="standard_features__no_extra_cost_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>All Custom Shop instruments now include the following </B><I><B>standard features</B></I><B> at no extra cost:</B><B> </B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Compound Scale (Multi-Scale) fingerboard</div> <div> <A HREF="id17_zero_radiused_fingerboards.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TK Anatomy"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Zero radius fingerboard</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id17_traditional_neck_shape_verses_the.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TK Anatomy"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Asymmetrical shaped neck</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id17_hand_sculpted_non_heel_feel.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TK Anatomy"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hand sculpted "no heel feel"</U></A></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Glue in <A HREF="id17_what_neck_attachment_system_is_best.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TK Anatomy"><U>Neck attachment</U></A></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Double expanding dual adjustable truss rod </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">One piece maple or mahogany neck (scooped or tilt-back)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maple (non figured) Fingerboard</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Side dot inlays (Delrin black or white)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Inlaid TK logo (<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >no TK Logo on Headless models</FONT>)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hand rubbed oil finish</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A wide selection of <A HREF="#seasoned_tonewood__no_extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Select Tonewoods</U></A> are available for use on almost all options at no extra cost </div> <div> <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Exotic wood</U></A> Truss rod cover </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Wood control cover</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Standard strap Pins</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">25 guitar {bass 24} stainless steel *standard sized, medium/jumbo frets </div> <div>   *<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >does not include 5/32" handmade Stainless Frets</FONT>.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sperzel or HipShot Guitar or Bass  tuners (some colors may cost extra)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">ABM  single bridges for headless (has attached tuner) and headstock instruments. (some colors may cost extra)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Barrel Jack</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">2 control pots with 2 wooden knobs (2 vol, or 1 vol &1 tone) and one *3 way LP switch<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >  </FONT></div> <div> *<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >For Basses: the  3 way switch may be substituted for a pan pot and a wooden knob</FONT></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">*</B><I>2 precision body wood mounted</I> standard pickup installs (any combination of 2 pickups of hum, sngl, or soap)...a 3rd or "<A HREF="#_pickups" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>middle pickup option</U></A>" can be added below.</div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Up to </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$250</B></FONT><B> Pickup Allowance </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >(pickups must be able to work with multi-scale designed instruments)</FONT></div> <div> <B>Please Note:</B> if the pickups you choose require a <A HREF="#custom_milled_battery_compartment_1" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>battery,</U></A> special jacks, switches, or any unusual non standard wiring, then <B>additional charges will apply</B>.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Optional Tuning setups: Standard Tuning  -OR-  <A HREF="fifths_tuned_guitar_and_bass.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Fifth Dimension"><U>Fifths Tuning</U></A> </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>To add more custom options to your instrument;</B> </div> <div> Such as: Exotic woods, a middle pickup, additional electronics, stainless fret rods, gold hardware, inlay options, etc. Please select your favorite custom options to be added to your  <A HREF="#guitar_models" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Guitar</U></A> or <A HREF="#bass_models" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Bass</U></A>. </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="732" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#444444" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 36 WIDTH="724"><div>  <A NAME="guitar_models"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>Guitar Models</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 2550 ><NOBR><div> <B>Base price on a </B><A HREF="#standard_features__no_extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U><I><B>standard features</B></I></U></A><I><B> </B></I><B>Solid body 6 string guitar is:</B> </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$2600+</B></FONT><B> </B><B>t</B><B>he cost of any added custom options </B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>+$300</B></FONT><B> </B><B>for 7 String Model</B></div> <div> <B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>+$600</B></FONT><B> </B><B>For 8 String Model</B></div> <div> Add $200 for left handed option</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="4" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="502" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#888888" BORDERCOLORDARK="#444444" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 210 ><NOBR><bR> <div> <B>~X~</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1697e59b0.jpg" border=0 width="229" height="155" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B>~SX~</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1696e69c0.jpg" border=0 width="230" height="156" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 155 ><NOBR><div> <B> </B><B>ST</B></div> <div> <A HREF="fifths_hybrid_st_258d.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fifths tuned Signature Hybrid Guitar"><U><IMG SRC="d84e4570.jpg" border=0 width="228" height="87" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="243"><div> <B>SH</B></div> <div> only a few more of this model will be made and then it will be discontinued</div> <div> <A HREF="fifths_hybrid_st_2599.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SH25 fifths tuned guitar"><U><IMG SRC="14f6eb540.jpg" border=0 width="235" height="84" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> Available in 6 string version only</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="303" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 691 WIDTH="291"><div> 6 in line ST model Headstock </div> <div> <IMG SRC="1684db690.jpg" border=0 width="219" height="105" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> ________________________________</div> <bR> <div> Headstock shapes for all other  6, 7 & 8 string  solid body guitars</div> <div> <IMG SRC="167a1aa00.jpg" border=0 width="282" height="160" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="16911ba80.jpg" border=0 width="283" height="168" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="16901ba60.jpg" border=0 width="283" height="166" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="366" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 229 ><NOBR><div> <B>~X~ Headless</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$2900</B></FONT><B> + </B><B>the cost of any added custom options </B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>+$300</B></FONT><B> </B><B>for 7 String Model</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>+$600</B></FONT><B> </B><B>For 8 String Model</B></div> <div> Add $200 for left handed option</div> <div> <A HREF="_x6_chris_usrey.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="X6"><U><IMG SRC="18325f8c0.jpg" border=0 width="351" height="140" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 385 WIDTH="354"><div> <B><IMG SRC="168155e90.jpg" border=0 width="341" height="233" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> NOTE:</div> <div> X Headless models MUST have the rear cutaway [included in the price].</div> <bR> <div> However:</div> <div> The <I>Headstock</I> models can either have (your choice) of a rear cutaway or not.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$25</B></FONT><B> </B>Rear cutaway option on Headstock models</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 313 ><NOBR><div> <B>SX~ Headless</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$2900 </B></FONT><B>+ </B><B>the cost of any added custom options </B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>+$300</B></FONT><B> </B><B>for 7 String Model</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>+$600</B></FONT><B> </B><B>For 8 String Model</B></div> <div> Add $200 for left handed option</div> <div> <A HREF="model_sx_8.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SX8 String Headless Guitar"><U><IMG SRC="168251e00.jpg" border=0 width="337" height="224" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 245 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="16e33dec0.jpg" border=0 width="317" height="236" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> NOTE:</div> <div> SX Headless models MUST have the rear cutaway [included in the price].</div> <bR> <div> However:</div> <div> The <I>Headstock</I> models can either have (your choice) of a rear cutaway or not.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$25</B></FONT><B> </B>Rear cutaway option on Headstock models</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 2046 ><NOBR><div> <B>Base price on a </B><A HREF="#standard_features__no_extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U><I><B>standard features</B></I></U></A><I><B> </B></I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>Hollow body (SX or T)  6 string guitar is: </B></FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$2900</B></FONT><B> +</B><B> </B><B>the cost of any added custom options</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>+$300</B></FONT><B> </B><B>for 7 String Model</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>+$600</B></FONT><B> </B><B>For 8 String Model</B></div> <div> Add $200 for left handed option</div> <div> <B>The price of this model represents the </B><I><B>basic body</B></I><B> </B><I><B>style as loaded with the</B></I> <I><B>above </B></I><A HREF="#standard_features__no_extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U><I><B>standard features</B></I></U></A><I><B>.</B></I> </div> <div> <B>The model you choose, does not yet have any -additional- options added to it. </B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="299" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#888888" BORDERCOLORDARK="#555555" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 111 WIDTH="287"><div> New for 2023 </div> <div> <B>Hollow T</B></div> <div> Available in 6 or 7 string versions only</div> <div> <B>$2900</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B> + the cost of any added custom options</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>+$300</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B> for 7 String Model</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 367 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="hollowt7.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HT7"><U><IMG SRC="182f09d90.jpg" border=0 width="265" height="217" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="hollowt7.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HT7"><U><B>Hollow T </B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="hollowt7.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="HT7"><U><IMG SRC="18310b7b0.jpg" border=0 width="267" height="123" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 239 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="_sx8_headless_hollow_michael_isbach.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SX8 Headless Hollow"><U><IMG SRC="19c70fc60.jpg" border=0 width="271" height="198" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <B>SX Hollow</B><B> </B></div> <div> 6, 7 or  8 string Hollow body shape.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 519 ><NOBR><div> Headstock shape for 6, 7 & 8 string hollow guitars</div> <div> <IMG SRC="167a1aa00.jpg" border=0 width="282" height="160" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="16931aa80.jpg" border=0 width="282" height="168" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="16921aa60.jpg" border=0 width="282" height="166" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 287 ><NOBR><div> <B>SX~ Headless Hollow</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$3200</B></FONT>+ the cost of any added custom options </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>+$300</B></FONT><B> </B><B>for 7 String Model</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>+$600</B></FONT><B> </B><B>For 8 String Model</B></div> <div> Add $200 for left handed option</div> <div> <A HREF="model_sx_hollow_8_rudy_santos.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SX Hollow 8 String Headless Guitar"><U><IMG SRC="168312c60.jpg" border=0 width="274" height="198" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 341 WIDTH="287"><div> <IMG SRC="167615ce0.jpg" border=0 width="277" height="206" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> NOTE:</div> <div> SX Headless models MUST have the rear cutaway [included in the price].</div> <bR> <div> However:</div> <div> The <I>Headstock</I> models can either have (your choice) of a rear cutaway or not.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="4" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="731" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#777777" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="719"><div>  <A NAME="bass_models"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>Bass Models </B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 770 ><NOBR><div> <B>Base price on a </B><A HREF="#standard_features__no_extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U><I><B>standard features</B></I></U></A><I><B> </B></I><B>Solid body 5 string T-Bass is:</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$2900</B></FONT><B> +</B><B> </B><B>the cost of any added custom options</B></div> <div> <B>+$300</B><B> For 6 String Model</B></div> <div> <B>+$400 </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>For Headless Model</B></FONT></div> <div> Add $200 for left handed option</div> <div> <B>The price of this model represents the </B><I><B>basic body</B></I><B> </B><I><B>style</B></I><I><B> as loaded with the</B></I> <I><B>above</B></I><I><B> </B></I><A HREF="#standard_features__no_extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U><I><B>standard features</B></I></U></A><I><B>.</B></I> </div> <div> <B>The model you choose, does not yet have any -additional- options added to it yet. </B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="369" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#777777" BORDERCOLORDARK="#444444" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 266 ><NOBR><div> <B>T-Bass</B></div> <div> <A HREF="e_bass_524.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TBass 524"><U><IMG SRC="9fd0e4b0.jpg" border=0 width="270" height="75" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> Click on photo above to view </div> <div> <IMG SRC="db81e970.jpg" border=0 width="286" height="151" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 336 WIDTH="359"><div> <B><IMG SRC="19285ed30.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="211" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>New T-Bass Design for 2022</B></div> <div> <B>***Not yet complete***</B></div> <div> <B>The new T Bass is very similar to above but with an inward curve on the body's  treble side (Verses just being  flat) </B></div> <div> <B>Also, the horn tips are also slightly changed.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>NOTE: This body will also feature fully rounded over edges (not yet seen in this photo) just like the previous models.</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 36 WIDTH="719"><div>  <A NAME="tuning_setups"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>Tuning Setups</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 156 WIDTH="719"><div> <B>What type of tuning setup would you like?</B></div> <div> Standard Tuning...</div> <div> <B>-OR-</B></div> <div> <B>Perhaps you would like to try </B><A HREF="fifths_tuned_guitar_and_bass.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Fifth Dimension"><U><B>Fifths Tuning</B></U></A><B>? </B></div> <div> <B>Please Note:</B> The Fifths tuning option is <I><B>not permanent.</B></I> To re-setup your instrument in standard tuning; a simple intonation and possibly even a truss rod and action adjustment will be required.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="5" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="727" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#777777" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 505 WIDTH="717"><div>  <A NAME="solid_body_woods"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Solid B</B><B>ody Woods:</B></div> <div> <B>What type of Body wood do you want?</B> </div> <div> (if you are choosing a hollow body, then this would be your "center" or "core" wood)</div> <div> <A HREF="id67.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mahogany"><U>Mahogany</U></A> Body</div> <div> <A HREF="id119.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Swamp Ash"><U>Ash</U></A><A HREF="id119.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Swamp Ash"><U> </U></A>Body</div> <div> <A HREF="id70.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Alder"><U>Alder</U></A> Body</div> <bR> <div> <B>Estimate: </B><I><B>Private Reserve </B></I><I>Body (any "exhibition grade" and/or aged 10+ years specimen)</I></div> <div> Or: </div> <div> If you feel your body needs to be made of an <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Exotic</U></A> species of wood please see the <A HREF="id109.htm#only_certain_woods_may_be_used" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U>FAQ section on wood questions</U></A>.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Do you want a top wood for your solid body?</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$175 to *$300 </B></FONT><A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spalted Figured Maple"><U>Figured or Burl Maple</U></A> Top <B>*</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#AAAAAA" FACE="Arial" > {Higher price reflects labor costs of stabilizing wood}</FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$175 to *$300</B> </FONT><A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spalted Figured Maple"><U>Spalted</U></A> Top <B>*</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#AAAAAA" FACE="Arial" > {Higher price reflects labor costs of stabilizing spalted wood}</FONT></div> <div> <B>$175 to $200</B> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#AAAAAA" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Quilt Maple"><U>Quilt Maple</U></A> Top</FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$150 to $175 </B></FONT><A HREF="id69.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Flame Maple"><U>Flame Maple</U></A> Top</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$130 to $150</B></FONT> <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Birdseye Maple"><U>Birds Eye Maple</U></A> Top</div> <bR> <div> <B>Estimate: </B><I><B>Private Reserve </B></I><I>Top (any "exhibition grade" and/or aged 10+ years specimen)</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Do you want an 1/8" exotic wood pinstripe down the center of your body?</B> </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$35</B><B> </B></FONT> <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Exotic Wood</U></A> 1/8" pinstripe down <I><B>center</B></I> of any solid body top. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >{<B>not</B> available on hollow bodies} </FONT></div> <div> (These can also be substituted with 1/16" Paua pinstripes if you prefer...See <A HREF="#_inlay_1" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Inlay</U></A>)</div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1234 WIDTH="717"><div>  <A NAME="hollow_body_woods"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Hollow Body Woods</B><B> </B></div> <div> This section  is for "Hollow body" guitar models only: If you are <B>not</B> building a Hollow body Guitar, then you may <A HREF="#_neck_woods" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>skip to next option.</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>What type of body -core- wood do you want?</B> </div> <div> (if you are choosing a hollow body, then this would be your "center" or "core" wood)</div> <div> <A HREF="id67.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mahogany"><U>Mahogany</U></A> Body</div> <div> <A HREF="id119.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Swamp Ash"><U>Ash </U></A>Body</div> <div> <A HREF="id70.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Alder"><U>Alder</U></A> Body</div> <bR> <div> <B>Estimate: </B><I><B>Private Reserve </B></I><I>Body Core (any "exhibition grade" and/or aged 10+ years specimen)</I></div> <bR> <div> Or: </div> <div> If you feel your instrument needs to be made of an <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Exotic</U></A> species of wood,</div> <div>  please see the <A HREF="id109.htm#only_certain_woods_may_be_used" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U>FAQ section on wood questions</U></A>.</div> <bR> <div> <B>What type of top wood do you want on your Hollow Body?</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT>[All hollow body instruments <I><B><U>must have a top</U></B></I>.]</div> <div> <A HREF="id67.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mahogany"><U>Mahogany</U></A>  Top</div> <div> <A HREF="id119.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Swamp Ash"><U>Ash </U></A>Top</div> <div> <A HREF="id70.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Alder"><U>Alder</U></A> Top </div> <div> Maple (non figured) Top</div> <div> Or  </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$175 to *$300</B></FONT><B> </B><A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spalted Figured Maple"><U>Figured or Burl Maple</U></A> Top <B>*</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#AAAAAA" FACE="Arial" > {Higher price reflects labor costs of stabilizing wood}</FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$175 to *$300</B></FONT> <A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spalted Figured Maple"><U>Spalted</U></A> Top <B>*</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#AAAAAA" FACE="Arial" > {Higher price reflects labor costs of stabilizing wood}</FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$175 to $200</B></FONT> <A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Quilt Maple"><U>Quilt Maple</U></A> Top</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$150 to $175</B></FONT><B> </B><A HREF="id69.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Flame Maple"><U>Flame Maple</U></A> Top</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$140 to $150</B></FONT> <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Birdseye Maple"><U>Birds Eye Maple</U></A> Top</div> <div> <B>Estimate: </B><I><B>Private Reserve </B></I><I>Top (any "exhibition grade" and/or aged 10+ years specimen)</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>What type of back wood do you want on your Hollow Body?</B> </div> <div> [Hollow bodies may not require a back...If this is the case, then your body "core" wood would be the same as your back]</div> <div> <B>Same as body core wood</B></div> <div> Or</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$175 to *$300</B></FONT><B> </B><A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spalted Figured Maple"><U>Figured or Burl Maple</U></A> Back <B>*</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#AAAAAA" FACE="Arial" > {Higher price reflects labor costs of stabilizing wood}</FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$175 to *$300</B></FONT> <A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spalted Figured Maple"><U>Spalted</U></A> Back <B>*</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#AAAAAA" FACE="Arial" > {Higher price reflects labor costs of stabilizing spalted wood}</FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$175 to $200</B></FONT> <A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Quilt Maple"><U>Quilt Maple</U></A> Back </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$150 to $175</B></FONT><B> </B><A HREF="id69.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Flame Maple"><U>Flame Maple</U></A> Back </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$130 to $150</B></FONT> <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Birdseye Maple"><U>Birds Eye Maple</U></A> Back </div> <div> <B>Estimate: </B><I><B>Private Reserve </B></I><I>Back (any "exhibition grade" and/or aged 10+ years specimen)</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Do you want a </B><I><B>tapered center body strip </B></I><B>on your Hollow body top?</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$100</B> </FONT>for 5A  <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Exotic Wood</U></A> top tapered center body strip</div> <div> (as seen in the photos below) The<B> top </B>on Hollow models, can have an optional tapered center strip.</div> <div>  Please keep in mind that these choices will depend upon wood availability.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="185" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 144 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="63fa7870.jpg" border=0 width="167" height="135" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>What type of 1/8"  </B><A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U><B>Exotic Wood</B></U></A><B> out-line pinstripes do you want on your Hollow body top?</B></div> <div> (as seen in the photo) The <B>top </B>on all Hollow models, <B>must</B>  also have two 1/8" pinstripes at the outside edges of the tapered center strip. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>(These can also be substituted with 1/16" Paua pinstripes if you prefer...See Inlay)</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Do you want </B><I><B>tapered center body strip </B></I><B>on your Hollow body back?</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$100</B></FONT> for 5A  <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Exotic Wood</U></A> Back tapered center body strip</div> <div> (as seen in the photos below) The<B> Top or back</B> on Hollow models, can have an optional tapered center strip.</div> <div>  Please keep in mind that these choices will depend upon wood availability.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="186" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 130 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="6c0af7c0.jpg" border=0 width="175" height="124" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>What type of</B><B> 1/8" </B><B> </B><A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U><B>Exotic Wood</B></U></A><B> </B><B>out-line pinstripes</B><B> </B><B>do you want on your Hollow body back?</B></div> <div> (as seen in the photo) The<B> back</B> on all Hollow models, <B>must</B>  also have two 1/8" pinstripes at the outside edges of the tapered center strip. </div> <div>  </div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 2086 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="_neck_woods"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Neck woods:</B></div> <div> <B>What type of neck wood do you want?</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="462" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 94 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="e66c4580.jpg" border=0 width="452" height="88" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id67.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mahogany"><U>Mahogany</U></A> Neck</div> <div> Maple (non figured) Neck</div> <div> Or </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$85 to $110 </B></FONT> <A HREF="id69.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Flame Maple"><U>Flame Maple</U></A> </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$85 to $110</B></FONT><B> </B> <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Birdseye Maple"><U>Birds Eye Maple</U></A></div> <div> <B>Estimate: </B><I><B>Private Reserve </B></I><I>Neck </I><I>Wood (any "exhibition grade" and/or aged 10+ years specimen)</I></div> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="717" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1747 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="signature_series_neck"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>"Signature Series" Neck</B></FONT></div> <div> Note: this option is not for headless instruments.</div> <div> However, all headless necks will come standard with carbon fiber reinforcement!</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="703" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FFCC66" BORDERCOLORDARK="#CC0066" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 754 WIDTH="697"><div> <B>$275</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > for the "Signature Series" neck option.</FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>The "Signature Series" neck option includes: </B></div> <div> (the following options are <B>only</B> available on "Signature Series" necks)</div> <div> <A HREF="id17_graphite_reinforcement_all_the_way_into.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TK Anatomy"><U><B>Carbon fiber reinforcement</B></U></A><B>, (in the neck and headstock) for added strength and sustain.</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id17_head_stock_construction_1.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TK Anatomy"><U><B>5 piece laminated headstock</B></U></A><B> design for even more added strength to the headstock.</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="507" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FFFFFF" BORDERCOLORDARK="#C0C0C0" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 72 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="eadf0420.jpg" border=0 width="496" height="66" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B>2 layer headstock laminate:</B></div> <div> (<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >please keep in mind that these are dependent upon wood availability.)</FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="216" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 96 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="e72cf5a0.jpg" border=0 width="207" height="90" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> This is the top layer laminate that covers your head stock, and will be seen while facing the front of the head stock. Also, please keep in mind that these are dependent upon wood availability.</div> <div> <B>Tip:</B> this wood looks nice if  it is the same as either the body top wood (if the instrument will have a top) Or if there will be no top, then it looks nice if it matches either the body, neck or fingerboard wood. But again, please keep in mind that these are dependent upon wood availability.</div> <div> So, what type of  <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Exotic Wood</U></A>  laminate will your "signature series" headstock feature as the top layer?</div> <div> And:</div> <div> Do you want a Black Pinstripe? or  a Maple Pinstripe? </div> <div> {This will be your second ("pinstripe") layer}</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="437" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 97 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1698ac5b0.jpg" border=0 width="428" height="91" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Inlaid "TK" headstock logo</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="181" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 179 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="1694a1ac0.jpg" border=0 width="161" height="172" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> The "TK" Logo can be inlaid with your choice of crushed stones such as:</div> <div>  lapis, malachite, turquoise etc. or a variety of metal flake colors, or crushed Victorian colored glass are also available.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Additional Signature Series Neck Options:</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="429" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 138 WIDTH="419"><div> A: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$150</B> </FONT>for a <B>fully</B> laminated headstock. </div> <div> 2 {<I><B>top & back</B></I>} exotic wood laminates, and 2  [black or maple] "pinstripe" laminates.</div> <div>  </div> <div> B: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$75</B></FONT><B> </B>for 1 top laminate and 1 back headstock laminate </div> <div> 2 {<I><B>top & back</B></I>} exotic wood laminates, <I> NO </I>"pinstripe" laminates.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Estimate: </B><I><B>Private Reserve </B></I><I>Fully Laminated Headstock </I></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 274 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="15bda10c0.jpg" border=0 width="417" height="268" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 411 ><NOBR><bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="331" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 142 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="99d3f880.jpg" border=0 width="319" height="136" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 215 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="99f3dd10.jpg" border=0 width="317" height="209" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="717"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="14" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="717" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 263 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="_fingerboard_woods"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Fingerboard woods:</B></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="563" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 68 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="a5b2a3d0.jpg" border=0 width="554" height="61" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> Maple (non figured) Fingerboard</div> <div> Or </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$60 - $100</B></FONT> <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Exotic Wood</U></A> Guitar fingerboard</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$70 - $120</B></FONT> <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Exotic Wood</U></A> Bass fingerboard</div> <div> <B>Estimate: </B><I><B>Private Reserve </B></I><I>Fingerboard Wood </I></div> <div> <I>(any "exhibition grade" and/or aged 10+ years specimen)</I></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 173 ><NOBR><div> <B>Do you want wood fingerboard binding?</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$125</B></FONT> Fully bound <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Exotic Wood</U></A> fingerboard for standard sized frets</div> <div> (price applies to any fingerboard that is <B>not</B> loaded with the handmade .075" X .156" stainless steel frets) </div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="719" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 108 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="16b7d0660.jpg" border=0 width="720" height="102" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1330 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="wood_control_cavity_and_truss_rod"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Control cavity and truss rod cover woods:</B></div> <div> <B>What type of wood control cavity cover do you want ?</B></div> <div> <B>Tip:</B> This wood should be either the same wood as the back of the instrument, </div> <div> or the same wood as the body top wood, or the same wood as the head stock laminate top layer..<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> This is just a good rule to follow on custom instruments, but NOT a mandatory rule...<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> But again, please keep in mind that these choices are dependent upon wood availability.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id67.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mahogany"><U>Mahogany</U></A> Control cover</div> <div> Maple (non figured) Control cover</div> <div> Or </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$20</B> </FONT>for 5A  <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Exotic Wood</U></A>  Control cover </div> <div> <B>Estimate: </B><I><B>Private Reserve </B></I><I>Wood Control Cover (any "exhibition grade" specimen)</I></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="212" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 212 WIDTH="200"><div> On all Hollow body models you don't need to choose a control cavity cover, because the cover is part of the back plate.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="f25c4700.jpg" border=0 width="196" height="112" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Hollow Body cover </div> <div> (<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$70 </B></FONT>magnetic cover shown)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 185 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="169cc7930.jpg" border=0 width="199" height="147" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Headless hollow cover </div> <div> (<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$70</B></FONT><B> </B>magnetic cover shown)</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 200 WIDTH="200"><div> <B>$70</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > to make control cover magnetically fastened  </FONT></div> <div> (uses no screws) </div> <div> <IMG SRC="169bc57c0.jpg" border=0 width="197" height="124" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Guitar Magnetic type cover</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 143 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="c96c7790.jpg" border=0 width="199" height="121" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Bass screw on type cover</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 58 WIDTH="200"><div> <B>What type of </B><A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Exotic Wood</U></A> <B>truss rod cover do you want?</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 104 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="6e693540.jpg" border=0 width="147" height="84" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Screw-on type shown</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 129 WIDTH="200"><div> <B>$30</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >to make truss rod cover magnetically fastened <IMG SRC="a5c964c0.jpg" border=0 width="150" height="76" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> <div> (uses no screws!) </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="731" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#777777" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 36 WIDTH="723"><div>  <A NAME="_guitar_neck_specifications_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>Specifications:</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 990 WIDTH="723"><div> Specifications (for all models):</div> <bR> <div> Multiscales:</div> <div> Read more about this excellent feature <A HREF="id109.htm#benifits_of_a_multi_scale_instrument" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U>here in the FAQ </U></A>!</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="606" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 97 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="15fc555b0.jpg" border=0 width="597" height="91" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b70118bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">6 String is: 25" X 27" <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >(Measured at the outermost edges of the fingerboard)</FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b70118bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">7 String is: 25" X 27.25" <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >(Measured at the outermost edges of the fingerboard)</FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b70118bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">8 String is:  25.5" X 28" <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >(Measured at the outermost edges of the fingerboard)</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >6 String Strait Scales: </FONT>(subtract <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$200</FONT> from the total price)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b70118bbbbbb00.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">6 String scales can be: 25",  26" or 27"</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Approximate Nut Widths:</div> <div> 6, 7 & 8 string Multi-Scale guitars are measured at a <I>90 degree cross-section</I> at the nut...</div> <div> Strait fret [6 string] guitars are measured directly across  the nut)</div> <bR> <div> 6 String Strait-Fret is: 1-5/8'' - [1.6" ]</div> <bR> <div> 6 String Multiscale is: 1-5/8'' - [1.6" ]</div> <div> 7 String Multiscale is: 1-7/8" - [1.9" ]</div> <div> 8 String Multiscale is: 2-1/4" - [2.2" ]</div> <bR> <div> <B>Notes on Fingerboard, Neck, Top, and Body Thickness:</B></div> <div> Each piece of wood (especially when combined with other woods) will vary in tone, strength and feel.</div> <div> Therefore; top, body, neck & fingerboard thickness, must vary in order to subtract and/or enhance any unique tactile, musical and/or strength  attributes of any particular combination of tonewoods. </div> <div> This of course varies on an instrument by instrument basis at my discretion.</div> <div> That said; and <I>in general approximation: </I></div> <div> Fingerboard thickness will vary from .15" to .2"</div> <div> Top (or back) plates will vary from: .15"  to .2"</div> <div> Solid bodies will vary from: 1.4" to 1.6"</div> <div> Hollow Bodies will vary from: 1.9" to 2.3"</div> <bR> <div> Approximate Neck Thickness: { NOT including fret height} will vary from:</div> <div> 1st Fret - .70" to .80" </div> <div> 12th Fret - .80" to .90" </div> <div> My very <I>general rule</I> on neck thickness is: more strings usually require a thinner neck profile. </div> <div> However, (as stated above)  this rather <I>"general rule" </I>does not always apply, so it is dependent on an instrument by instrument basis<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >. </FONT></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="4" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="740" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#777777" BORDERCOLORDARK="#444444" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 36 WIDTH="722"><div>  <A NAME="bass_neck_specifications"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>Bass Neck Specifications:</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 161 ><NOBR><div> <B>Multiscale</B></div> <div> Read more about this excellent feature <A HREF="id109.htm#benifits_of_a_multi_scale_instrument" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U>here in the FAQ </U></A>!</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="692" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 90 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="a51ac540.jpg" border=0 width="684" height="84" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> Multiscaled fingerboard is:  34" X 36"</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <B>approximate neck thickness: </B>1st Fret - .80", 12th Fret - .95" <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >{Thickness does NOT include fret height} </FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="722"><div> <B>approximate nut width for 5 string Bass</B>: 1-3/4" -[1.75"]</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="734" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 36 WIDTH="726"><div>  <A NAME="_fret_options"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>Fret options</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 418 ><NOBR><div> <B>Do you want  extra large  .075" high x .156" wide -handmade- stainless steel fret rods?</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="488" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 110 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="972e0550.jpg" border=0 width="480" height="85" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Read more about this excellent option <A HREF="id109.htm#benefits_to_using_5_32_fret_rods" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U>in the FAQ </U></A>!</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> 25 / .075" high x .156" wide -handmade- stainless steel frets</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$200</B></FONT><B> </B>for 6 string guitar </div> <div> <B>$250</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#AAAAAA" FACE="Arial" > for 7 string guitar </FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$300</B></FONT><B> </B>for 8 string guitar </div> <bR> <div> <B>Do you want binding on your .075" x .156" stainless steel fret rods? </B></div> <div> <B>(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="649" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 78 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="133d7b480.jpg" border=0 width="635" height="72" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> (Binding is approximately .100" thick)</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$230</B><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >For Binding </FONT>Comes with your choice of  <A HREF="#exotic_wood__extra_cost_" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>Exotic Wood</U></A> with the .075" x .156"  stainless steel fret option.</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 461 ><NOBR><div> <B>Do you want "Ball End" frets?</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="663" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#A0A0A4" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FFFBF0" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 116 WIDTH="651"><div> With my standard fret dressing, I always remove all the sharp corners from the fret ends, so they already have a kind of "semi-hemispherical shape" to the ends.</div> <div> However, if you really want that extra smooth feeling fret end; I now offer hand sculpted "ball shaped" fret ends.</div> <bR> <div> <B>$175</B><B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >Ball End Frets</FONT></div> <div> Please Note: This option is <B>not </B>available on the huge 5/32 Frets; those ends are very smooth as well, but the dress is done differently then I do on the standard sized frets.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 307 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1695862d0.jpg" border=0 width="646" height="301" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="734" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#777777" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 36 WIDTH="726"><div>  <A NAME="_inlay_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>Inlay:</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 817 ><NOBR><div> <B>Do you want a 1/16"  Paua shell pinstripe inlaid into the entire length of your instrument's top?</B></div> <div> crushed turquoise or crushed malachite and other materials may be available as well.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="312" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 129 WIDTH="300"><div> <IMG SRC="f272c430.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="67" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$45</B></FONT><B> </B>for <I><B>each</B></I> 1/16"  Paua shell or crushed turquoise or crushed malachite pinstripe (top only)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 145 WIDTH="300"><div> <IMG SRC="f292f3f0.jpg" border=0 width="303" height="63" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$70</B><B> </B></FONT>To <B>replace</B> the two Top 1/8" wood pinstripes, with two 1/16"  Paua shell or crushed turquoise or crushed malachite pinstripes (<B>top only</B>).</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 137 WIDTH="300"><div> <IMG SRC="f2f2f380.jpg" border=0 width="303" height="56" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$90</B><B> </B></FONT>To <B>outline</B> the two Top 1/8" wood pinstripes with two 1/16"  Paua shell or crushed turquoise or crushed malachite pinstripes (top only).</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="253" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 304 WIDTH="241"><div> <B>$20 to $200</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>*</B></FONT></div> <div> To fill BURL Inclusions with Turquoise, Malachite, or Azurite .<B>**</B></div> <div> <B>* </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >labor will need to be estimated per burl</FONT></div> <div> <B>**</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >This option ONLY works on certain types of burl</FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="st_29_midi.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ST29 MIDI Guitar"><U><IMG SRC="1503e9cf0.jpg" border=0 width="233" height="207" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> Click on photo to view more</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 189 ><NOBR><div> <B>What type of fingerboard inlay do you want ?</B> </div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="492" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 66 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="133ae23c0.jpg" border=0 width="482" height="60" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B>$50</B> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >for 24 fret "Off Set" Dot inlays of either pearl, abalone (Paua), or exotic wood. </FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>+<B>$90 </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >for Luminlay </FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >(Price includes side dots) </FONT></div> <div> Add <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$2.50</B></FONT> per any additional off set layout dot [for instruments with more than 24 frets.]</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$15</B></FONT> if you  want only  2 dots marking the 12th fret.  </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 177 ><NOBR><div> Off set "V" shape inlay</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="448" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 60 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="e75b7360.jpg" border=0 width="439" height="54" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$75</B></FONT> for 24 fret  Zigzag or "V" dot inlay,  of either pearl, abalone (Paua), or exotic wood.</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>+<B>$90 </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >for Luminlay</FONT></div> <div> (Price includes side dots)</div> <bR> <div> Add <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$2.50</B></FONT> per any additional "V" or "Zigzag" dot [for instruments with more than 24 frets.]</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 186 ><NOBR><div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="171" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 159 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="6539e990.jpg" border=0 width="158" height="153" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> The triple dot inlays "mirror" the 3 sound holes on the body of the TK Hollow guitar. (quite nice!!)<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$150</B></FONT> for 24 fret Triple Dot inlays of either pearl, abalone, or exotic wood. </div> <div> (Price includes side dots)<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Add <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$6.50</B></FONT> per any additional "triple dot" inlay [for instruments with more than 24 frets.]</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 35 ><NOBR><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$25</B></FONT> for Side Dot inlays -only- (of either pearl, paua or <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >+<B>$10</B></FONT> for crushed stone <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >+<B>$40 </B></FONT>for Luminlay). </div> <div> Add <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$3</B></FONT> per -any type- additional side dot [for instruments with more than 24 frets.]</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="733" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#777777" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 36 WIDTH="725"><div>  <A NAME="guitar_hardware_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>Guitar Hardware:</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 33 WIDTH="725"><div> <B>Note: If you want different hardware that is not featured on this site, please see </B><A HREF="id109.htm#hardware_questions_back_to_contents" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U><B>FAQ </B></U></A><B> for further details on whether or not your choice of hardware will work with TK Instruments.</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 183 WIDTH="725"><div> <B>What color of  Sperzel or Hipshot locking tuners do you want?</B> </div> <div> Black, Chrome, Satin Gold, Satin Chrome (no extra cost!).</div> <div> For Gold Plated: add <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$10</B></FONT></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="357" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 115 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="6bcaf680.jpg" border=0 width="175" height="104" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="15c3a66b0.jpg" border=0 width="166" height="107" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 152 WIDTH="725"><div> <B>Do you want Dunlop "flush-mount" Strap-locks?</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="181" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 121 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id17_strap_locks.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TK Anatomy"><U><IMG SRC="15c1aa730.jpg" border=0 width="170" height="115" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$30</B></FONT><B> </B>Choose from Black or Chrome</div> <div> For Gold Plated: add <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$5</B></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 923 WIDTH="725"><div> <B>ABM single string guitar bridges (for headstock models only)</B></div> <div> Black, Chrome, (<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$25</B></FONT>) </div> <div> Gold Plated: add<B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$50 </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>(+$10 for 7 String +$15 for 8 String )</B></FONT></div> <div> These are one of the  best bridges out there! </div> <div> Because they don't make contact with each other, they help eliminate the"cross frequency contamination" associated with all other bridges.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Also, they are machined from a solid piece of brass,( rather than a cast metal mold, like many other bridges)...</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="225" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 71 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="668d63e0.jpg" border=0 width="214" height="62" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>ABM Headless Hardware</B></div> <div> Black, Chrome, (<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$25</B></FONT>) </div> <div> Gold Plated: add<B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$50 </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>(+$10 for 7 String +$15 for 8 String )</B></FONT></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="224" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 177 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="182dd1ab0.jpg" border=0 width="209" height="171" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Do you want T4M headless guitar hardware?</B></div> <div> <B>$200 for 6 string </B><B> </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>(+$40 for 7 String +$80 for 8 String )</B></FONT></div> <div> Black, Chrome, (no extra cost!) </div> <div> Gold Plated: add<B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$40 </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>(+$10 for 7 String +$15 for 8 String )</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>$700 T4M </B><B>Piezo Option with LR Baggs Ctrl-X</B><B> for 6 string</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B> (+$50 for 7 string + $100 8 string)</B><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="202" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 167 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="182cc3a10.jpg" border=0 width="195" height="161" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="725" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 106 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="150173630.jpg" border=0 width="115" height="99" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="593"><div> <B>Do you want a Multiscaled Kahler tremolo system?</B></div> <div> Kahler is now  building their famous beloved tremolo systems for ( Compound, "Multi-Scaled", "f*nned") fingerboard instruments.</div> <div> Prices will be around <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$450</B></FONT><B> </B>installed, but well worth it to FINALLY have a tremolo available for these instruments!</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="734" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#777777" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 36 WIDTH="726"><div>  <A NAME="bass_hardware"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>Bass Hardware:</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 217 WIDTH="726"><div> <B>What color of  Sperzel locking tuners do you want?</B> </div> <div> Black,  Satin Gold, Satin Chrome... </div> <div> For Gold Plated: add<B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$20</B></FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="187" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 132 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="e32ad7e0.jpg" border=0 width="173" height="126" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 152 WIDTH="726"><div> <B>Do you want Dunlop "flush-mount" Strap-locks?</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="158" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 121 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id17_strap_locks.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="TK Anatomy"><U><IMG SRC="15c1aa730.jpg" border=0 width="170" height="115" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$30</B></FONT><B> </B>Choose from Black or Chrome</div> <div> For Gold Plated: add <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$5</B></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 833 WIDTH="726"><div> <B>What color do You want your ABM single string Bass bridges to be?</B></div> <div> Black, Chrome, add <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$25</B></FONT> </div> <div> Gold Plated: add <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$50</B></FONT></div> <div> These are one of the  best bridges out there! </div> <div> Because they don't make contact with each other, they help eliminate the"cross frequency contamination" associated with all other bridges.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Also, they are machined from a solid piece of brass,( rather than a cast metal mold, like many other bridges)...</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="108" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 93 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="h" TARGET="_top" TITLE="h"><U><IMG SRC="83c62570.jpg" border=0 width="98" height="87" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Do you want ABM Headless Bass hardware?</B></div> <div> <B>(for Headless Basses only)</B></div> <div> Locking Headpiece may need to be custom made by TK Instruments</div> <div> <B>+$150 for 5 string </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" ><B>(+$20 for 6 String)</B></FONT></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1854ca750.jpg" border=0 width="202" height="117" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Do you want T4M Headless Bass hardware?</B></div> <div> <B>(for Headless Basses only)</B></div> <div> <B>+$250 for 5 string </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" ><B>(+$40 for 6 String) </B></FONT></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1856d3f80.png" border=0 width="211" height="248" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> Locking Headpiece may need to be custom made by TK Instruments</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="5" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="730" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#555555" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 97 WIDTH="720"><div>  <A NAME="_electronics"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Additional Electronics:</B></div> <div> Please keep in mind that although we can do <B>custom placement </B>of most electronic components;<B> </B>I do use a standard size control cavity on all solid body instruments (hollow bodies have even more room due to the fact that they are hollow).</div> <div> These standard cavities can hold most common control setups and in some cases even a battery as well...</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 145 ><NOBR><div> <B> </B><B>Do you want any extra </B><B>volume and/or tone controls?</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="73" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 92 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="7533e560.jpg" border=0 width="62" height="86" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$30</B></FONT><B> </B>per single CTS 250K or 500K pot (volume or tone)</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>+<B>$20 </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >for Bournes "square" type pots</FONT></div> <div> +<B>$40 </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >for PEC Premium pots </FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >(Will not work with LR Baggs Piezo Systems)</FONT></div> <div> <B>Price includes cost of pot as well as</B><B> installation</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 292 WIDTH="720"><div> <B> </B><B>Do you want any extra </B><B>real wood knobs</B><B>?</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="55" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 65 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="61e2b3b0.jpg" border=0 width="43" height="59" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$10</B></FONT><B> </B>ea. Rosewood,  Ebony, Maple.</div> <div>  (others may be available as well)</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="112" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 167 WIDTH="100"><div> <B>$25</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >to cap wood knob with exotic wood.</FONT></div> <div> <B>$30</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > to make Wood Switch Tips</FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="15fa624e0.jpg" border=0 width="98" height="78" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 300 WIDTH="720"><div> <B>Do you want a different </B><B>type of pickup switch in place of the standard 3 way LP </B><B>?</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="83" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 65 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="6984b3b0.png" border=0 width="75" height="59" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> Because the 5 way "Strat style" switches are precision milled to mount directly into the top wood of the instrument,<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> they require a higher <I>labor</I> price compared to the 3 way LP type switches which only require a simple hole to be drilled.</div> <bR> <div> <B>__________________________________________________________________________________________</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$70</B></FONT> per 5 way Strat style Mega-switch S-Model</div> <div> A heavy-duty switch duplicating standard 5-way STRAT guitar wiring options.</div> <div> <B>Price includes cost of switch </B><B>and installation</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>$7</B><B>0</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > per 5 way Strat style Mega-switch E-Model</FONT></div> <div> 5-way Megaswitch for 3-pickup combinations of single coils or humbuckers, or</div> <div> for 2-humbucker guitars. It allows wiring arrangements not obtainable with a</div> <div> standard 5-way guitar switch including automatic coil-tapping and special</div> <div> hum-canceling connections.</div> <div> <B>Price includes cost of switch </B><B>and installation</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 150 ><NOBR><div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="65" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 123 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="75737750.jpg" border=0 width="55" height="117" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B>Do you want any mini switches for humbucker coil taps?</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$25</B></FONT> per Chrome mini switch (for Black Mini add <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$10</B></FONT>)</div> <div> <B>Price includes cost of switch</B><B> and installation</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 191 WIDTH="720"><div>  <A NAME="custom_milled_battery_compartment_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Do you need a custom milled battery compartment with a exotic wood cover?</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="180" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 142 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="a58aa880.jpg" border=0 width="170" height="136" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> You may not necessarily need this for your instrument -IF- all your controls will fit in a standard size control cavity. Most standard control setups still have room for a battery as well...<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$55</B></FONT> for a custom  battery compartment with an exotic wood cover. </div> <div> <B>Price includes the parts cost and  installation of the battery compartment.</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$30</B></FONT> to make the battery cover magnetically fastened (uses no screws!) </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 963 ><NOBR><div>  <A NAME="_pickups"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Middle Guitar & Bass Pickups:</B></div> <div>  (<A HREF="id109.htm#pickups" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U>see the FAQ  for more info on pickups</U></A>)</div> <bR> <div> <B>Need a 3rd pickup?</B></div> <div> You can either buy the pickups yourself and send them to me, or in some cases buy your pickups through me.</div> <div> <B>Please Note:</B> if the pickups you choose require a <A HREF="#custom_milled_battery_compartment_1" TITLE="Custom Shop"><U>battery,</U></A> special jacks, switches, </div> <div> or any unusual non standard wiring, then <B>additional charges will apply</B>.</div> <div> <B>The pickup installation price includes routing per pickup cavity and standard wiring per pickup.</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$80</B> </FONT>per standard *<B>Guitar Humbucker </B>pickup installation </div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="323" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 655 WIDTH="311"><div> * <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >Because of the angle needed to mount humbuckers in these instruments, I  will need to "Diagnolize" your pickups. (see photo below)</FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="201" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 243 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="15cebfed0.jpg" border=0 width="191" height="237" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> Most standard humbuckers can be "Diagnolized" as long as they have the 4 screws on the back that allow the coils to be removed.</div> <div> This is needed because the pickup coils  must be reseated at an angle, in order to mount correctly beneath the strings...</div> <div> Or</div> <div> You could subtract <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$30</FONT> per Guitar humbucker off of your base price by choosing a </div> <div> "single blade polepiece"  7 string humbucker (see photo below), such as:  Fishman Fluence, EMG 707's, Lace Alumitone, or Bartolini makes some as well..</div> <div> <IMG SRC="d3637930.jpg" border=0 width="311" height="147" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$50</B></FONT> per standard Guitar single coil<B> </B>pickup installation </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$50</B></FONT> per Bass single coil pickup installation </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$50</B></FONT> per Jazz Bass pickup installation </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$50</B></FONT> per Bass Humbucker pickup installation </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$50</B></FONT> per Soapbar {Bass} pickup installation </div> <div> Need a different pickup cavity not shown here?  if so, please <A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact"><U>contact me.</U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 283 WIDTH="720"><div> <B>Do you want exotic wood pickup veneers?</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="189" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 123 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="6ebb0750.jpg" border=0 width="176" height="117" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 122 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="669b3740.jpg" border=0 width="179" height="116" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div>  </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$50</B></FONT> ea. to install exotic wood veneer on single coil pickup covers <B>that require holes</B>. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$30</B></FONT> ea. for single coils that have <B>no</B> <B>holes </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" >(such as an EMG)</FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>$35</B></FONT> ea. to install exotic wood veneer on humbucker pickup cover <B>(no holes)</B> </div> <div> (this option only works on EMG type covers with no polepiece holes).</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="2" WIDTH="734" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#777777" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=BOTTOM HEIGHT= 1086 WIDTH="726"><div>  <A NAME="cases"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>Cases:</B></div> <bR> <div> Keep in mind that your instrument will probably need to be shipped to you, </div> <div> so <B>you will need to purchase </B><B>some type of hardshell case</B><B>.</B><B> </B></div> <div>  I have seen a few acceptable to excellent SKB and Gator cases that will fit my instruments.</div> <div> Even if we had to find a<I> loose fitting inexpensive </I>case, I can at least pack it tightly with materials to help make sure it won't be knocked around during shipping. </div> <bR> <div> As of this writing (2019)</div> <div> I have found these really nice solid foam interior (3 layers) military grade SKB gun cases.</div> <div> (see image below)</div> <div> They are big enough for headless guitars, and I've seen others that are big enough for the headstock guitars as well..</div> <div> (Still not sure about basses though)</div> <bR> <div> I can custom cut the foam in these cases to fit your instrument quite nicely.</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="664" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#777777" BORDERCOLORDARK="#333333" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 591 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="19c6581d0.jpg" border=0 width="600" height="285" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="19c5582a0.jpg" border=0 width="600" height="298" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 56 ><NOBR><div> The labor charge for me to do a custom cut foam interior is <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$150 </FONT>+ the cost of the case...</div> <div> The cost of the case itself usually ranges around <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$200</FONT> (+/- <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" >$35</FONT>).</div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> Please Note: I only cut the foam to fit your instrument.</div> <div> I don't do any interior lining (velvet etc.). </div> <bR> <div> If you do not wish to purchase either an inexpensive or a custom made ATA case, then your next best choice would be to personally come out to my shop and pick your instrument up. </div> <div> This will not only save shipping and case costs, but will also allow me to do any minor setup changes you might want done.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 631 WIDTH="726"><div>  <A NAME="exotic_wood__extra_cost_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>*The following hand select seasoned tonewoods are considered Exotics, and will carry an additional cost </B></div> <div> <B>*(depending upon availability)</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Birdseye Maple"><U>Birds Eye Maple</U></A> (for neck, fingerboard, <B>*</B>ornamental, top and back body plates only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Quilt Maple"><U>Quilt Maple</U></A> (for neck, <B>*</B>ornamental, top and back body plates only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id69.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Flame Maple"><U>Flame Maple</U></A> (for neck, <B>*</B>ornamental, top and back body plates only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spalted Figured Maple"><U>Spalted/Figured Maple</U></A> (<B>*</B>ornamental, top and back body plates only, </div> <div> <A HREF="id71.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Macassar Ebony"><U>Macassar Ebony</U></A>, (fingerboard and <B>*</B>ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id196.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Palemoon Ebony"><U>Palemoon Ebony</U></A>, (top, back, fingerboard and <B>*</B>ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id108.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Purpleheart"><U>Purpleheart</U></A> (fingerboard and <B>*</B>ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id79.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Honduras Rosewood"><U>Rosewood</U></A> [a wide variety] (fingerboard and ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id78.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Goncolo Alves"><U>Goncolo Alves</U></A> (fingerboard and ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id73.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bocote"><U>Bocote </U></A>(fingerboard and <B>*</B>ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id72.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cocobolo"><U>Cocobolo</U></A> (fingerboard and <B>*</B>ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <A HREF="id146.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ziricote"><U>Ziracote</U></A> (top, back, fingerboard and <B>*</B>ornamental wood only)</div> <div> <I>Private Reserve (any "exhibition grade" and/or aged 10+ year wood)</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>*Note: there may be other available wood species not listed above</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>*</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BBBBBB" FACE="Arial" ><B>What are "ornamental woods"?</B></FONT></div> <div> These are woods that are often used as decorative enhancements on an instrument.</div> <div> Examples are: pinstripes, tapered center stripes (as seen on the tops and backs of the Hollow model instruments), truss rod covers, control covers, tremolo covers, fingerboard binding, etc. etc...</div> <div> You usually want these woods to be figured and/or colorful.</div> <div> If you have a specific exotic wood in mind that you would like please see the <A HREF="id109.htm#only_certain_woods_may_be_used" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U>FAQ section on wood questions</U></A>.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>_______________________________________________________________</B></div> <div>  <A NAME="seasoned_tonewood__no_extra_cost_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>*The following select tonewoods may be used at no extra cost </B></div> <div> *<B>(depending upon availability)</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id67.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mahogany"><U>Mahogany</U></A> (used for body, neck, and top and back body plates only) </div> <div> <A HREF="id119.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Swamp Ash"><U>Ash </U></A>(for body and/or top and back body plates only) more than one species of Ash may be available</div> <div> <A HREF="id70.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Alder"><U>Alder</U></A> (for body and top and back body plates only) </div> <div> Maple {Non figured} (for neck, fingerboard, top and back body plates only)</div> <div> <I>*Note: there may be other available wood species not listed above</I>.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <B>_______________________________________________________________</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  "Les Paul" is a registered  trade name of Gibson / Epiphone and is no way affiliated with TK Instruments</div> <div>  "Strat" and "Tele" is a registered trade name of Fender musical instruments is no way affiliated with TK Instruments</div> <bR> <div> <B>The policy of TK Instruments is one of continual development and improvement. </B></div> <div> <B>Therefore the right is reserved to alter specifications and prices included in this site without prior notice.</B></div> <div> Please beware that some manufactures may suddenly increase the prices of  hardware, electronics, wood, materials, etc..etc..</div> <div> and therefore I would need to increase my prices in order not to take a loss...</div> <div> <B>It is also the policy of TK Instruments to provide excellent customer service, so you can count on me to be as fair as possible, in these matters, if they should arise.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>.</B></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>