Every Instrument Undergoes a Comprehensive Multi-Point Inspection
At Custom Guitar Atelier, every guitar, bass, and acoustic guitar is carefully inspected by our technicians before it is approved for shipment. Each instrument must pass our quality control process to ensure excellent playability, reliability, and craftsmanship.
Construction & Finish
- ✓ Body finish inspected for imperfections
- ✓ Neck finish inspected
- ✓ Binding quality checked (where applicable)
- ✓ Paint consistency and color uniformity verified
- ✓ Clear coat and gloss finish inspected
- ✓ Wood grain appearance examined
- ✓ Inlays properly installed
- ✓ Frets seated correctly
- ✓ Fingerboard condition inspected
- ✓ Bridge installation verified
- ✓ Nut properly installed
- ✓ Strap button security checked
- ✓ Neck pocket fit inspected (electric guitars & basses)
Neck & Playability
- ✓ Neck relief measured and adjusted
- ✓ Neck alignment verified
- ✓ Truss rod tested for proper operation
- ✓ Action height measured
- ✓ String spacing checked
- ✓ Nut slot depth inspected
- ✓ Fret level inspected
- ✓ Fret end smoothness checked
- ✓ Fingerboard edges inspected
- ✓ No fret buzz across the fingerboard
- ✓ Comfortable neck feel verified
Intonation & Setup
- ✓ Accurate intonation set
- ✓ Saddle height adjusted
- ✓ Bridge alignment verified
- ✓ String height optimized
- ✓ Scale length confirmed
- ✓ Factory setup completed
- ✓ Instrument tuned to standard pitch
Electronics (Electric Guitars & Basses)
- ✓ All pickups tested
- ✓ Pickup height adjusted
- ✓ Volume controls tested
- ✓ Tone controls tested
- ✓ Pickup selector switch tested
- ✓ Output jack inspected
- ✓ Internal wiring inspected
- ✓ Solder joints checked
- ✓ Grounding verified
- ✓ No unwanted electrical noise
Hardware
- ✓ Tuning machines tested
- ✓ Bridge hardware secured
- ✓ Saddles inspected
- ✓ Tailpiece inspected
- ✓ Tremolo system tested (if equipped)
- ✓ Control knobs secured
- ✓ Pickguard alignment checked
- ✓ Screws tightened
- ✓ Neck screws inspected
- ✓ Hardware finish inspected
Acoustic Guitar Inspection
- ✓ Top bracing inspected
- ✓ Back and side joints inspected
- ✓ Bridge glue joint checked
- ✓ Saddle fit verified
- ✓ Nut alignment inspected
- ✓ Soundhole finish inspected
- ✓ Internal construction inspected
- ✓ Neck angle verified
- ✓ Top flatness checked
- ✓ No loose braces or internal rattles
Bass Guitar Inspection
- ✓ Low-end response tested
- ✓ Even string output verified
- ✓ Pickup balance adjusted
- ✓ Neck stability inspected
- ✓ Sustain evaluated
- ✓ Intonation optimized
- ✓ Action adjusted for bass performance
Functional Testing
- ✓ Every note tested across the entire fingerboard
- ✓ Chords checked for clarity
- ✓ Sustain evaluated
- ✓ Tuning stability tested
- ✓ Dynamic response evaluated
- ✓ Resonance inspected
- ✓ Instrument played before approval
Final Cosmetic Inspection
- ✓ Overall appearance inspected
- ✓ Fingerprints removed
- ✓ Finish polished
- ✓ Hardware cleaned
- ✓ Protective film removed (where applicable)
- ✓ Accessories verified
- ✓ Serial number recorded
- ✓ Final quality approval completed
Our Commitment to Quality
Every instrument is individually inspected—not randomly sampled. Only guitars that meet our quality standards are approved for delivery.
Whether you’re purchasing an electric guitar, bass guitar, or acoustic guitar, you can expect an instrument that has been professionally inspected, properly set up, and ready to play right out of the box.
Custom Guitar Atelier is committed to craftsmanship, precision, and delivering instruments that inspire confidence from the very first note.
