Frequently asked:

• What size truss rod wrench do you use? —- Our 4mm Allen key.

• Do you ever make guitars without distress? -—Our “Level 1” has no added play wear and minimal incidental handling marks. The finish is ultra-thin and checked to look and sound like an old guitar.

• Can I get a T-bar neck? — No.

• Can I choose my woods? — If you would like to choose your back and side Brazilian set from pictures, we can give you a few choices and you can decide, but this is honestly not the best way to make a guitar.

• Pricing? --Current pricing.

• What is Torrefied wood?  --Click the link to find out.

• What type of neck joint do these have?  --All Pre-War Guitars CO. instruments have a traditional hide glue dovetail neck joint.

• What type of finish do you use? --Aged ultra-thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer.

• How do you age the tone of these guitars?  ---With Science! These guitars are built just like they were, lightweight, with dovetail necks and hide glue.

• What neck shape do these have? --D and HD have a standard 1937 "C" at nut to "V" at the heel. Model J has a very soft "V". Note: These are hand carved necks, made like they did in the 30's, no two will be -exactly- the same...

• Can I order a custom neck shape? -- Yes, within reason. This will likely make your guitar more difficult to sell, should you decide to part with it at some point.

• What type of case do you get?  -- Original Case Co. included. Calton cases available by special order.

• Distress Level.  What is this?... Link to answers.

• My guitar looks a little A-symmetrical. What’s up with that? - Vintage instruments were made by people, and often the idiosyncrasies are what makes then great. This is normal and good.