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starting luthier

sharp8874

sharp8874

Jan 10, 2011
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#1
hi all so i've built a few instruments (3):hiding: a bass a guitar and a ukulele. the problem is i want to start making more instruments to sell and i have no clue where to put them up at. ebay? craigslist? TB? so could i possibly get some suggestions and also where could i put up an ad offering custom makes as well?

thanks!
 
#2
Start you own website, for your work...(buzzard bass is an example), from there you can talk to local music stores that deal with used instruments and maybe work out a deal with them, that you could do setups and simple repairs. You may be able to work out a deal with the retailer, to allow you to put a few of your products on their shelves; ie mandolins, guitars, whatever you decide to make. They will usually work out a consignment price where they would still make 8% or so.
 
#3
ness. Lots of basic info online.

Why would someone buy your bass rather than someone else's?

Check out Terry's 150 bass threadand her website. She has links to over 850 builders.
 

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