Strider Guitars

Base price for guitars is $6000.

Current lead time is 6-12 months.

Guitars come standard with the following:

  • AAA Sitka Spruce or Engelmann Spruce top
  • Choice of Indian Rosewood, Mahogany, or other standard tonewood
  • 25.34” scale length
  • 2.25” string spacing at the saddle
  • 1.75” nut width
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Indian Rosewood Bridge (stained to match the fretboard)
  • Bolt-on mahogany neck with carbon fiber reinforcements and 2-way truss rod
  • Bone nut and saddle
  • Bone or Waverly Ivoroid bridge pins
  • Gloss lacquer finish on the body and headstock, epoxy sealed oil finish on the neck
  • Gotoh open gear tuners
  • Gold or silver fretwire (matched to tuners)
  • Side dot fret markers
  • Bound fretboard
  • Gator hard case

Upgrades and Options:

  • Premium tonewoods (see list for options)
  • Cutaway (pointed) +$800
  • 12th fret detail +$100 and up
  • Wraparound fret markers +$300
  • Side soundport (bound) +$200
  • Inlaid endgraft +$100
  • Bound fretboard with purfling strip – no charge
  • Bound headstock +$400
  • Sunburst finish +$500
  • Indian Ebony or Ziricote fretboard and bridge – no charge
  • Satin finish – no charge
  • Clear pickguard – no charge
  • Other custom work – cost varies

Terms:

$1000 non-refundable deposit to get on my list. Instruments will be built in the order deposits are received.

50% of remaining balance when construction is ready to begin.

Remaining balance, shipping & shipping insurance, any applicable tax are due before shipping.

I accept checks, cashapp, and paypal. Contact me for other payment arrangements. Any fees incurred by method of payment are the responsibility of the customer.

Satisfaction guarantee: If for any reason you are not satisfied with the instrument, it can be returned within 3 days for a complete refund minus $1000 deposit and all shipping costs. Instrument must be returned in original condition. Any necessary work to repair damage or remove personalized custom work will be deducted from the refund.

Warranty:

Instruments are covered for 3 years to the original owner. Warranty covers any defects in materials or craftsmanship. Warranty does not cover wear and tear such as frets, finish, fretboard, or tuners. Warranty does not cover damage or alterations by another person. Warranty does not cover damage due to neglect, accidents, abuse, or extremes in temperature or humidity. Warranty does not cover shipping damage. Return shipping for repairs is the sole responsibility of the customer.