It would be a dream to own a guitar made to your exact spec and style, from body shape to the choice of material, but, unfortunately, reality isn’t so kind on the wallet. Inspired by the release of our limited edition ‘ZX Custom Range’, we wanted to share our favourite ways to add style and character to our guitars.
Here are some simple examples of ways you can make your guitar, more you.
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Strap
- 19 Music Store – Guitar Straps
This may seem obvious but it’s simplest way to inject some personality without a screw driver or having to recall your design tech classes in secondary school. Skulls, super heroes, band logos or cute owls, I can confidently say that there are masses of choice. Find the right strap for you, be sure have a serious think about material, size, padding and aesthetics. To attach, simply securing your strap on the knobs on the bottom and top of the body. Simple, no?
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Strings
Brand new strings are certain to change the playability and sound of a guitar in ways you never knew were possible. Gauge, which is basically the diameter of the string is the main contributor to that. A higher gauge is recommended if you’re a picker,
- Quincy’s Texas XZ1
demonstrating a tighter string with considerably more tension.
For a looser bend then go for a lower gauge, all strings range up from .010 to the heaviest at .059.
The second exciting thing when thinking about string choice is of course, colour. To want to stand out on stage thenwe recommend a glow in dark hot pink (no judgement, we love it), for a classic look try a classic brown or dark colours. It’s completely personal.
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Scratchplate
- Sleek – Quincy’s Memphis XZ1
The scratchplate or pickguard attaches to the body of the guitar, replacing your weathered scratchplate can transform your axe. As always, this is personal. You could choose a cheap standard design and material or you could step it up a notch and go for something extravagant. For inspiration check out Quincy’s limited edition ‘ZX Custom Range’ (available now). We haven’t held back on design, material or finish, with a graffiti design, bright reflective gold or a slick matt black.
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Knobs
I’d be surprised if you can find one electric
- Atitude – Quincy’s Texas XZ1
guitar in the world that doesn’t have at least one knob, they can make a dramatic difference to the look and feel of the instrument. Quality wise; what you spend is what you get, you could opt for a change of colour, material, shape or size. You can get anything from a beautiful solid wooden knob, to a polished chrome knob or a glow in the dark lime green knob.
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Trussrod Cover
- Style – Quincy’s Texas XZ2
For guitars that require a pick up, we see this as a perfect opportunity to have a play. If you haven’t guessed by now, there is literally any colour or finish out there. We love to choose a colour theme for our customisation, for example the Texas XZ1 features deep popping red body with a vibrant reflective gold scratchplate and truss rod cover, completed with neon DR yellow strings. A chrome pickup cover, knobs and scratchplate looks super sleek, while a vibrant pink ensemble will scream fun.
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