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Can you recommend any luthiers or companies that could build a custom Variax. I have a Variax Standard but want to do a full swap (neck, body, color, pickups, etc.) and I know these are complex instruments. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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There are pitfalls to transplants. The man one being that the electronics will sound different in another body and guitar. Body/guitar acoustics are part of the modeling process and processing. The electronics are designed for the guitar they are in.
Also, pick-up and toggle switch configuration are different between them. Variax Standard with 3 pick-ups and 5-way toggle won't work well in a Les Paul body with 2 pick-ups and a 3-way toggle. Along with other things.
Don't know anyone off hand in New Jersey. Couple guys out here in California. One did a guitar for Oz Noy. Wasn't easy for him. Don't know if he's up for doing another one.
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Yeah, I assumed this would not be any easy project for any luthier. I'm fine working with guys in California if you happen to have any name suggestions. I actually came across the Oz Noy customer Variax on Reverb - looks cool but just not my style. Any name recommendations would be great; I recognize the risk and challenge but that's what also makes such a project fun. Thanks again.
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