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Andre instruments feature proportions that are musical at their core. Their design is ergonomic, balanced, and truly responsive to the touch.
Acquiring one usually requires placing an order.
To inquire and/or to order:
Email Thierry via the contact form below. He will answer all your questions and send you a price list.
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A 50% non-refundable deposit confirms your order and moves it to the build list.
Your guitar is then designed and built ; Thierry André's vision is put at your service, according to your specifications.
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Your remaining balance is due when your guitar is complete. At this time the order is completed, and your André instrument is carefully delivered to your door.
If you want to visit the workshop and enjoy St-Jean-Port-Joli at the same time, you can of course come and pick it up in person.
For all Andre Instruments, you can choose any of the following:
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Choice of scale length, neck width, bridge spacing, string gauge.
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Choice of body responsiveness degree (to avoid feedback, if applicable).
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Choice of overall feel and aesthetics (expressive, classic, under stated).
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Choice of colour treatment (natural, semi-transparent, dyed, oxidized.
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Choice of finish top coats: Nitrocellulose high-gloss laquer, or, Parker responsive epoxy and oil satin finish.
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Choice of body size/shape.
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Choice of body wood (various).
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Choice of top wood (various).
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Choice of cutaway: slant, faceted, or standard.
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Choice of pickups (if applicable).
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Choice of hardware, tuning machines (i.e.: Gotoh 510, Gotoh Open-gear, Schertlers, Waverly's base model) are all included.
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Choice of carbon fibre or titanium neck reinforcements.
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Choice of 2-way truss-rod, titanium or steel.
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Choice of neck profile. Can be made according to spec template.
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Choice of headstock (i.e.: 3+3, 2+4, 6in line, straight-pull) etc.
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Choice of bone nut or zero fret.
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Choice of side dots and/or overall aspect of fingerboard markers.
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Instrument's voicing is as agreed.
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Instrument's ergonomics are as agreed
Woods:
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Standard are: Quarter sawn, master grade, most woods, including high-figure domestic maple woods.
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Standard are: Most medium-density woods (for hollow-bodies) and Indian Rosewoods (for acoustics).
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European (cello) woods are available also.
Case:
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Flight-case is included for instruments that require it (as listed below).
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Premium quality hardshell case (or gig-bag) as agreed.
Essentials:
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Certificate of authenticity
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Lifetime Warranty
Here is a selection of instruments to inspire you in your ordering process.
Remember that your own influences and inspirations are highly regarded; Many are at the heart of Thierry's best works:
Acoustic instruments
Custom & One-offs: Multi-string guitar, round-body guitar, extended-body acoustic guitar, hand-carved acoustic guitar, or any otherwise highly expressif and/or very complex to make instrument design.
Cutaway, neck wings supports, art factor options, pickup options, special requests, and custom flight-case are all included.
(Build-time, hours 400+)
Archtop Guitars: Arched-top guitar or Bass guitar, hand-carved, with neck wings support.
Choice of f-holes or sound hole/ sound-port design. Pickup, color options, and hardshell case are all included.
(Build-time, hours 300+)
Acoustic Guitars: Flat-top Acoustic guitar or Bass guitar, with neck-wings supports.
Choice of sound hole/sound port configuration. Pickup options, cutaway option, and custom hardshell case are all included.
(Build-time, hours 250+)
Electric instruments
Hollow-body electric guitars: Hollow-body Electric guitar or Bass guitar, carved-top and back responsive construction.
Choice of pickups and specs. Finish options and custom hardshell case are all included.
(Build-time, hours 200+)
Solid-body electric guitars: Solid-body Electric guitar or bass, carved-top included, except for JM7 multi-layer construction.
Choice of pickups and specs. Finish options, custom hardshell case or high-quality gig-bag, are all included.
(Build-time, hours 150+)
