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Standard Prism Guitar Features

SoundboardA choice of Sitka or Engelmann Spruce, Western Cedar or Redwood  (AAA or better)
Backs and SidesA choice of Indian Rosewood, Mahogany, or Flame Maple (AAA or better)
RosetteAbalone with purflings, or fine Herringbone
PurflingsBlack-white, white-black, or black-white-black
BindingsA choice of Ebony, Macassar Ebony, Rosewood, Koa, or Maple
BackstripeIf desired, state decision at time of build
NeckHonduran Rosewood or Maple with a choice of white, black, Mother of Pearl, or Abalone side dots, or no side dots. The standard width is 1 3/4 inches, but any other size from 1 5/8 to 1 7/8 can be specified
FingerboardA choice of Ebony or high grade Indian Rosewood with a choice of round Mother of Pearl or Abalone inlays, or without inlays
Peghead VeneerGenerally will match backs and sides, or glossy Ebony if desired
Neck ProfileA choice of profile similar to Goodall CJ ™ or Martin D28 ™ (Custom available, please inquire)
BridgeA choice of Ebony or Indian Rosewood
Saddle, Nut & Bridge PinsThe standard is bone; however pins can be bone or Ebony if desired. Pins will be supplied plain or with a choice of Ebony or Abalone dots if desired
Endpins & Strap ButtonsThe standard is without these, can be included if desired
PickguardA choice of clear, black, tortoise-like, or no pickguard
TunersThe standard is Gotoh 510 (contour 18:1) or Schaller standard or minis. A choice of Gold or Chrome
CaseThe standard is a high quality covered hardshell multiply wood case with plush lining

Custom Features (Additional Costs)

Customizing your guitar makes it an instrument that reflects your own special character. If you do not see something listed that you desire, please inquire. Market prices of some woods and materials are variable; these are general guideline price upgrades for typical custom upgrades but are subject to change based on availability and cost – will be quoted at time of build order.

SoundboardAAAA or master grade Sitka, Engelmann, Carpathian, German, Swiss, or Lutz spruce, Koa, or Port Orford Cedar. Prices subject to availability and quality digital photos of available woods will be supplied if desired prior to build, and quote supplied at time of order. ($100-200 upgrade based on wood, please inquire)
RosetteFancy Abalone, Mother of Pearl, or purfling combinations in non-standard widths. ($50 and up)
PurflingsCustom materials, Abalone, etc. (For pricing please inquire)
BindingsExtra curly ($25), Snakewood ($150 and up); Fingerboard ($50 for standard woods); Peghead ($75 for standard woods)
Backstripe$50 + nominal additional cost for premium materials eg abalone, snakewood
NeckSpecial woods. (For pricing please inquire)
FingerboardFancy Ebony, Brazilian or Madagascar Rosewood (subject to availability), Gloss Maple, special inlays. (For pricing please inquire)
Peghead VeenerCustom (Please inquire); rear peghead veneer ($50 for standard woods)
Neck ProfileCustom (For pricing please inquire)
BridgeBrazilian, Honduran or Madagascar Rosewood, Cocobola, Macassar Ebony, or Snakewood. (For pricing please inquire)
Saddle, Nut & Bridge PinsFossilized Ivory, supplied plain or with standard inlays. (Nut $50, Saddle $50, Pins $160, All other please inquire)
Endpins & Strap ButtonsCustom materials if desired. (For pricing please inquire) FWI – $50.
PickguardCustom materials or inlays. (For pricing please inquire)
TunersEbony or black buttons, inscriptions, special materials, Gotoh Delta Series TM (21:1), Waverlys TM etc. (For pricing please inquire)
PickupsWe prefer L.R. Baggs and Sunrise pickups, but can install pickups of your preference. (For pricing please inquire)
CaseCustom Ameritage TM, Cedar Creek TM, or Calton TM. Custom ordered from respective manufacturers in advance so that your guitar may be shipped with it. May take additional time as some are custom made for your guitar. (For pricing please inquire)
Case CoverColorado Case TM or Small Dog TM. Custom ordered from manufacturer in advance so that your guitar may be shipped with it. May take additional time as custom made for this model. (For pricing please inquire)
OtherWe will attempt to honor other special additional custom features. (For pricing please inquire)