Every Instrument Completes a Comprehensive Multi-Point Quality Check

At Custom Guitar Atelier, every electric guitar, bass guitar, and acoustic guitar is carefully checked by our technicians before being approved for shipment. Each instrument must complete our comprehensive quality-control process to help ensure dependable performance, comfortable playability, and quality craftsmanship.

Construction and Finish

✓ Body finish checked for imperfections
✓ Neck finish checked
✓ Binding quality checked, where applicable
✓ Paint consistency and color uniformity verified
✓ Clear coat and gloss finish checked
✓ Wood-grain appearance examined
✓ Inlays checked for proper installation
✓ Frets checked for proper seating
✓ Fingerboard condition checked
✓ Bridge installation verified
✓ Nut installation verified
✓ Strap-button security checked
✓ Neck-pocket fit checked on electric guitars and basses

Neck and Playability

✓ Neck relief measured and adjusted
✓ Neck alignment verified
✓ Truss rod tested for proper operation
✓ Action height measured
✓ String spacing checked
✓ Nut-slot depth checked
✓ Fret level checked
✓ Fret ends checked for smoothness
✓ Fingerboard edges checked
✓ Fingerboard checked for fret buzz
✓ Neck feel and playing comfort evaluated

Intonation and Setup

✓ Intonation accurately adjusted
✓ Saddle height adjusted
✓ Bridge alignment verified
✓ String height optimized
✓ Scale length confirmed
✓ Factory setup completed
✓ Instrument tuned to the appropriate pitch

Electronics—Electric Guitars and Basses

✓ All pickups tested
✓ Pickup height adjusted
✓ Volume controls tested
✓ Tone controls tested
✓ Pickup-selector switch tested
✓ Output jack checked
✓ Internal wiring checked
✓ Solder joints checked
✓ Grounding verified
✓ Electronics checked for unwanted noise

Hardware

✓ Tuning machines tested
✓ Bridge hardware secured
✓ Saddles checked
✓ Tailpiece checked, where applicable
✓ Tremolo system tested, where applicable
✓ Control knobs secured
✓ Pickguard alignment checked
✓ Screws checked and tightened
✓ Neck screws checked
✓ Hardware finish checked

Acoustic Guitar Quality Checks

✓ Top bracing checked
✓ Back and side joints checked
✓ Bridge glue joint checked
✓ Saddle fit verified
✓ Nut alignment checked
✓ Soundhole finish checked
✓ Internal construction checked
✓ Neck angle verified
✓ Top flatness checked
✓ Interior checked for loose braces or unwanted rattles

Bass Guitar Quality Checks

✓ Low-frequency response tested
✓ String-to-string output verified
✓ Pickup balance adjusted
✓ Neck stability checked
✓ Sustain evaluated
✓ Intonation optimized
✓ Action adjusted for bass performance

Functional Testing

✓ Every note tested across the fingerboard
✓ Chords checked for clarity
✓ Sustain evaluated
✓ Tuning stability tested
✓ Dynamic response evaluated
✓ Resonance checked
✓ Instrument played and evaluated before approval

Final Cosmetic Check

✓ Overall appearance checked
✓ Fingerprints and handling marks removed
✓ Finish polished
✓ Hardware cleaned
✓ Protective film removed, where applicable
✓ Included accessories verified
✓ Serial number recorded, where applicable
✓ Final quality approval completed

Our Commitment to Quality

Every instrument is checked individually rather than through random sampling. Only instruments that meet our quality standards are approved for delivery.

Whether you are purchasing an electric guitar, bass guitar, or acoustic guitar, you can expect an instrument that has been carefully checked, properly set up, and prepared for playing upon arrival.

Custom Guitar Atelier is committed to craftsmanship, precision, and delivering instruments that inspire confidence from the very first note.