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How to order a Daniël Slaman archtop guitar.

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Step 1.

The first step would be to contact Daniel ! e-mail : slaman@ziggo.nl
or write to :

Daniel Slaman Guitars
Westeinde 58
2512 HE   Den Haag
The Netherlands

or call : (+) 31 (0)70 389 42 32

If you want more information or pictures on a particular model please let me know and I will send you additional information.

Step 2.

Discuss your needs and ideas with Daniel. Important points to consider are what you are playing now (and what you like or don't like on your guitar), your playing style, preferences for the sound of the instrument and preferences for the looks. The vibe of the instrument is what makes it come alive. I am a player myself which makes it easier to communicate about sound and feel of a guitar.

Contact with the customer is of paramount importance. It can take quite a while for the customer and the maker to build a picture of the possible future guitar. This proces is is important to go through because the end result depends on the quality of the input; I must have a clear picture in my mind before any building starts.

Step 3.

When your dream guitar exists as a mental picture in both your mind and mine, I will make you a detailed description, include a price that will be held firm until delivery and a realistic estimated delivery time.

Step 4.

If all details are agreed on, the building proces starts. During this proces, I make digital pictures of many aspects of building your personal guitar. I will send you pictures at intervals by post or internet. When the guitar is finished, you will have a detailed story in pictures about how your very personal instrument came to life.

Payment is made in four terms ; a deposit and two terms during the building proces, and a final term upon delivery. Daniel Slaman guitars are under a lifetime limited written warranty to the original owner. If you are not satisfied with the guitar, you may return it within 10 days of delivery. Transportation will be your cost. Upon resale of the instrument by Daniel, you will receive a full refund. I am proud to say that in my guitar making career this guarantee has never been called upon. If your guitar has many individual, unique features which will make the guitar difficult to sell, we will have to make other arrangements. Each instrument comes with a Certificate with specifications, name of the owner and price.

If possible, you are welcome to visit the workshop at any time (by appointment) before you make any decision, and of course at any time during the building proces.