Comments on: Why guitars cost what they do: Part II

By: Decibel Guitars

Decibel Guitars — Thu, 12 May 2011 01:21:59 +0000

Thanks, Brandon. Once i get settled into my own shop and am working more consistently, i definitely plan to track hours, and you’re right… that would probably be informative information to put out there.

By: brandon moran

brandon moran — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:18:06 +0000

love the insight. just would like to know if maybe in the future you could give insight to build time process, actual man hours and how long it has to sit. people really need insight to this topic

By: Why the controversy over CNC? | Decibel Guitars

Why the controversy over CNC? | Decibel Guitars — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:07:34 +0000

[...] wouldn’t be so quick to jump to that conclusion. As i pointed out in earlier editorials, the time invested in the production of a guitar is quite possibly the largest cost in making each [...]

By: michael J King

michael J King — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:50:54 +0000

I just wanted to say thankyou for these articles, as a one man Luthier business myself I have really struggled to make enough money for my family even though I have no shortage of orders and work, The business side of things has been my downfall, I will be re-evaluating what I do now and my pricing, many thanks!!

By: Paul Marossy

Paul Marossy — Tue, 25 May 2010 23:59:49 +0000

I guess sometimes when you are just straightforward and totally honest, you are misinterpreted as being a jerk.

I’ve seen you are the Parker Guitars forum, but I didn’t know that you were a guitar builder, too. That’s cool. I know how much work it is to make a guitar from scratch, and how expensive it can get. Exotic woods and quality parts that are not bought in bulk can be very expensive. And then there is probably 100 or more hours of effort to make one from blank wood to a completed instrument. You should be compensated for that, I totally agree with that.

So people can think whatever they want. The product will speak for itself.

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:41:08 +0000

Wow, what a debate. Quite a lot of …harsh reactions here.

There’s an old saying: “If sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

This article illustrates the logistical “whys” and “hows” this axiom applies to the world of small-workshop guitar building. No more, no less.

I want to thank you for posting this, dB Guitars, as I keep finding myself linking and referring to it when attempting to explain my points.

By: TheMagician

TheMagician — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:24:52 +0000

Decibel Guitars : Thanks… i think?

You're welcome!

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:04:11 +0000

i enjoyed reading parts I and II of your post. many good points were covered. i hope the first poster gets his head checked, and i also hope your projects are successful.

By: Decibel Guitars

Decibel Guitars — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:50:15 +0000

Thanks… i think?

By: Decibel Guitars

Decibel Guitars — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:48:02 +0000

You’re entitled to think what you will.

I have no problem with intelligent debate and constructive criticism… in fact, i welcome it. But name-calling? Really?