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Bell Custom Guitars Unveils SS Line of Guitars

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Bell Custom Guitars has added a new series to its custom line of hand-built guitars---the SS series---uniquely designed with affordability in mind.
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Bell Custom Guitars’ SS E in cherry red finish. 22 frets on a rosewood fretboard. The scale length is 24.75" ending in a 1.695" width at nut. Body is mahogany and acrylic. Set neck is maple.
Mansfield, TX (November 1, 2009) -- Bell Custom Guitars has added a new series to its custom line of hand-built guitars---the SS series---uniquely designed with affordability in mind. Some of the more labor-intensive features of the existing CTS series of Bell Custom Guitars have been eliminated from the building process, making the SS line more affordable without compromising the Bell Custom Guitars’ signature tone.

“We wanted to create a line of guitars that would be more affordable for musicians and studio professionals.” said Don Bell, mastermind of Bell Custom Guitars. “Buyers are getting a lot of guitar for the money, really, but we want them in the hands of the artists.”

The SS base-model is priced as shown from $1300 and may be customized to suit personal preferences including electronics, hardware, and paint. With a maple or mahogany and acrylic fused body, the tone of the wood is maintained while making a more clear, focused sound. This fusion of materials provides crisp, sharp highs and smooth, rounded lows.

For more information:
bellcustomguitars.com/difference.html

     



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a realist
on 11/10/2009 		1300 dollars is a good price for an excellent guitars. If you notice, Fender's American made Strats are in the range of $650-6000, Gibsons from $615-8700, and American PRSs from $1300-5300 (prices taken from guitar center's website). $1300 doesn't sound so bad compared to a $2700 PRS, or a $2000 Fender, or a $3000 Gibson. I would like to know the quality of frets, wood, tuners, and electronics used in the making of these guitars, but it's not a bad price overall for a new handmade guitar. I play a $300 Ibanez, and it sounds pretty good, and plays well, but I can tell the difference in playability from my guitar to say, a PRS Custom 22 or an American Stratocaster. ANd if you're a serious musician, then no, $1300 is not the end of the world for you. It just means lots of Ramen noodles and rice. btw, I'm 23, married, and I still find a way to buy new equipment when I need it. I'll probably spend between 600-1500 on a guitar next year, along with a pedal or two, a wireless system, and an extension cab for my combo. I work at a starbucks, and my wife goes to school on scholarships and VA benefits from her dad. I was unemployed for 3 months last year. I know what it's like to be a "starving artist" but i still spend the money necessary to try and have decent equipment to sound at least decent on stage and in the studio. Don't complain about the price of a guitar just because you think things have changed so much. The price of a guitar compared to average income: not much different since the 60s.
The Geetah Guy
on 11/09/2009 		I used to dismiss an instruments "looks" completely. I was always more into the way the instrument played and sounded. Then I wrote an unbiased paper for a college class I took on buying the right guitar. It took into consideration all the reasons why we buy guitars, and it turned out that "looks" are a valid reason. What would EVH, SRV, EJ, Bo Didly, Zakk, Satch, EC, Via, LP, and Chet be without the look of their axe. If this clear Firebird works for you and you simply MUST have it.... do it!
Bassman
on 11/08/2009 		Geeze guys, I bought a new Rick bass back in 1974 and that was about $400. How do you expect the prices not to have gone up in all these years? Buy an Epiphone or cheap Fender something if you want cheap. They aren't good guitars though, but you wont know that if you don't play a real guitar.
David
on 11/08/2009 		Oh and they said "*more* affordable" as in their regular models cost more than $1,300.
David
on 11/08/2009 		"with today's manufacturing capabilities - even Made in USA shouldn't cost that much. " Small builders don't have half a million dollars to get set up using some big CNC rig. And look at the big builders that do have such machines.. are you getting great quality? Heck no. Look at US made Fenders and Gibsons. Poor quality fretwork, and often cheap parts. Part of that is the cost of living in the US. But the bottom line is, if you want a $600 guitar, it's not going to be made in the US, and not hand made like these guitars. There are actually very nice cheap guitars on the market these days. It wasn't like that 40 years ago when I started playing. I guess $1,400 is affordable compared to a $6,000 Gibson or PRS. Both companies have guitars that go for over $10,000! That's crazy! And yes, I'm a guitar maker.
Johnny Angst
on 11/08/2009 		$1300 is not affordable for me, not now anyway. It's an interesting design and would look cool on stage. I like to see guitars like that even if I can't own them. I like weird used guitars also, it's why I stop at Music-go-round every week.
Watch Dog
on 11/07/2009 		Key words are "musicians, and professionals" There is a big difference between a guitar player and a professional musician that plays the guitar. I have played with professional guitarist and believe me, most of us are guitar players that could not make a living playing the guitar.
The Nick
on 11/07/2009 		with today's manufacturing capabilities - even Made in USA shouldn't cost that much. People forget that at one time Fender was the affordable quality guitar company...looks like they still are.
Deesman
on 11/07/2009 		“We wanted to create a line of guitars that would be more affordable for musicians and studio professionals.” said Don Bell, mastermind of Bell Custom Guitars.

That's not the average joe he's talkin' 'bout, bro.
There will be used ones out there soon enough, tho. The guitar brands that go bust don't seem to become as collectible as the amps that do, tho, for some reason.
Eggineer
on 11/07/2009 		Thanks for a look at what 1300.00 can buy. But I'll stay with my 289.00 Tele and Strat. Also soon to buy an Epiphone Les Paul with Bigsby vibrato. That's what less than 1300. can buy.



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