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[QUOTE=Hesh1956] Builders like Lance who will make the customer a huge part of the planning process know the value of letting a prospective buyer take psychological ownership of the instrument. Just having the opportunity to pick out your own tonewood, tuners, etc. makes the "buying experience" very personal and endearing as well.

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You hit the nail on the head there. The last guitar I completed I let the customer almost build the thing with me. I had him over to ok each step through the process and with each step he got more excited about it. He put the word out and now I'm starting a baritone for a friend of his and may have even another on the back burner.

[QUOTE]I'm not alone, or Bob Taylor would not be lauching a 'hand-built' line to try to grab guys like me[/QUOTE]

Bob Taylor ought not ta be grabb'in anybody, in my opinion! Didn't know he was like that!

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