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Semi hollow will require a top

This is the main wood that will make up the body of the guitar. At this stage, don't worry too much about how the wood will affect the sound - choose from an aesthetic point of view to begin with, and we can discuss the resulting characteristics after you have submitted your spec sheet.

This is a decorative 'drop top', a piece of attractive wood between 5 and 10mm thick which sits on the face of the guitar body (and headstock if desired). It is a purely aesthetic decision and has minimal bearing on the sound of the guitar. Many of the woods can be stained, just ask for details.

Polin Guitars come with multi-laminate necks as standard. This is both for long-term stability, and a premium look (as the contrasting wood species create visually striking stripes along the neck and headstock when laminated together). This, again, should be an aesthetics-led decision. Note: It is possible to layer very thin black/white veneers between laminates, to provide a contrasting line between them. These are free of charge and do not count as a 'piece'.

This is the wood that will make up the laminates in the neck and headstock. I do not offer woods that are unsuitable for neck construction, so again feel free to choose based on how the laminates will look together. This can often be a tricky thing to decide - search around the internet and through my build gallery for inspiration, and of course I will be happy to provide guidance and examples to choose from. Note: The price here is for most expensive wood in the multi-laminate neck. If several premium options are required, price will be determined after you have submitted your spec sheet.

Again, think of how the wood will look with the rest of the guitar, and what kind of inlay you would like to have.

This is how curved the cross section of the fretboard is. Typically, a smaller radius results in a more 'classic' feel, which feels comfortable in the hand (particularly for players who prefer to have their thumb over the top of the neck). Conversely, a larger radius (a flatter board) will allow for a lower action and be more suited to fast playing with a lighter touch. Fender tend to go between 7.25in and 9.5in, Gibsons generally have 12in fretboards, and the likes of Ibanez are often 16-20in. A compound radius is where the fretboard changes radius along its length. This allows for a more rounded fretboard in the lower frets, and a flatter one up at the top. It's a middle ground between the two styles. If you would prefer a compound radius, check 2 boxes. If you are unsure, leave this blank and we'll discuss it after you have submitted your spec sheet.

A decorative border around the fretboard.

This is a veneer for the front of the headstock, to match the body top (if there is one). If omitted, the neck laminates will be visible through the front of the headstock.

If choosing dot/ring style inlays, choose the positioning on the fretboard.

Add details about your custom fretboard inlay here. We can discuss your idea after you have submitted your spec sheet.

Prices are for a 2 pickup arrangement (or 3 single coils). For other arrangements, request in the box below. If you decide to use Bare Knuckle pickups and are unsure of which model to choose, we can discuss this along with customisation options to suit your needs and the guitar's aesthetic.

Specify your desired pickup model(s) here. If unsure, leave blank and we'll discuss options after you have submitted your spec sheet.

This is a feature whereby you can split the coils of a humbucker pickup, effectively turning it into a single-coil.

Note: if you are commissioning a bass, choose 'other' and add your requirements to the 'Custom controls' box below.

The pickups can be directly mounted to the guitar body with threaded inserts, or mounted to pickup surrounds.

Use this field to specify custom pickup arrangements, models, or other pickup-related requirements.

Specify your preferred control layout, especially if you're commissioning a bass or need a custom configuration.

Typically, finish falls into one of two broad categories - sprayed polyester and hand-rubbed oil & wax. Sprayed polyester has a hard, durable and 'glassy' texture, and is shiny. Hand-rubbed oil & wax, however, has a more 'natural' feel, with a satin sheen and the texture of the wood preserved in the finish.

Specify stain colour(s), burst, fade, natural wood etc.

Choose the finish for the back of the neck.

Only available on Swamp Ash bodies/tops, the sandblasting process accentuates the grain of the wood, resulting in a dramatic texture.

Use this field for any specific finish requirements or custom requests.

Specify your preferred string gauge and tuning.

Please add any design considerations that have not been captured thus far.

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