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Ordering & Pricing

The Base Price for my acoustic guitars is $1,750: Electrics are priced per guitar as we spec out what you want and need.

I am currently accepting orders for guitars that will be built in 2009.

If you'd like to explore a custom build, then let's talk. Getting to actually talk with one another is probably the best way to determine if you really want me to build you an axe, frankly; and vice-versa of course... I want to know what you play, how you play it, and what your needs and wants in a new guitar are. I like to know what axes you've had or have that you love, or maybe didn't like so much, and why. And of course, if you have particulars you’re after - Body size and shape, scale length, nut & 12th fret width, neck profile, string spacing, stuff like that - We'll talk about those as well. I don’t have a big list of upgrades or add-ons because of the collaborative way I build. There are, however, a couple of things worth mentioning:

A decent, hard shell case is included in the base price. Case upgrades are available to you at my cost, so just ask if you want something special.

For electronics on acoustics, I am a Dealer for B-Band equipment, which I consider about as good a sound as I've ever heard. They make a wide variety of options and sounds which should meet your needs. If you need something specific other than that, let’s discuss it. I get very good pricing for B-Band, and will certainly pass that savings on to you.

My go-to pickups for electrics are Carvin, (As in, that's what I use if you don't specify!), they are very, very good pickups, surprisingly so, in fact! Nonetheless, if you want something else, don't worry, I can get it for a good price and we can put it in your guitar, no problem! Standard electronics in my electrics are all top quality, U.S. made pots, switches, and wire - No grade Z junk here.

Finally, my Warranty is pretty straightforward. It explains what's covered and what isn't, as well as how the inspection, approval, and return process works.

Warrantee Information

All Aerie guitars include a Limited Lifetime Warranty for the working life of the Luthier. After you have received your new guitar, you have three days to examine it thoroughly.
For Stock Models only, if after that time you are dissatisfied with your guitar, you may return it to me in the condition you received it in. You agree that you bear the shipping, handling, and insurance costs for that return, and the insured value must equal the instrument's cost. I'll give you a refund, less shipping, handling, non-refundable deposits, and any and all costs of returning the guitar to new condition, if there are any, within thirty days of the guitar being returned to me.
For custom built guitars, the inspection period and return process is the same, but a refund, as described above, will come after the guitar is resold at a commensurate price. I certainly will do everything I can to re-sell a returned guitar, and to do so quickly, but there is no guarantee of such.

Repairs or corrections made under this Warranty can only be made by me. Electronics and hardware components are warranted by their respective manufacturers.

What the Warranty won't cover:
Modifications, alterations, or repairs to the guitar done by somebody other than me. Damage caused by misuse, negligence, or accident, including damage caused by temperature or humidity. Normal wear and tear, which includes changes in tonal characteristics, worn frets and fretboard, tuning machines, and finish. Some states don’t allow restrictions on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states don’t allow exclusions or limitations on incidental damages, or consequential damages, so these limitations might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.