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Munson Guitars Offer a Custom-Built Alternative to Buying Guitars Online
GREAT YARMOUTH, U.K. - eMusicWire -- The closure of Professional Music Technology (PMT), one of the UK's most prominent national guitar retailers, has sent shockwaves through the music community. For decades, musicians relied on in-store experiences to try, compare, and connect with instruments before making a purchase.
Now, with high street music stores vanishing and online shopping becoming the default, the age of "try-before-you-buy" guitar shopping is effectively over.
But for players unwilling to gamble on mass-produced instruments bought online, a growing number are turning to custom guitar builds as a more personal, reliable, and rewarding alternative.
Munson Guitars, a bespoke guitar maker based in Great Yarmouth UK, is leading this movement with its highly collaborative Custom Shop Experience, a unique process that allows musicians to participate in the design and build of their own guitar or bass, from tonewoods and neck profiles to pickups and finish.
"PMT's closure is a tipping point," said Carl Munson, founder of Munson Guitars. "Musicians are losing the ability to physically engage with instruments before buying. But a custom build puts them back in control, of the specs, the sound, and the entire experience."
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The Munson Custom Shop Experience includes one-to-one consultations (online or in-person), detailed material selection, CAD-based design previews, and milestone-based progress updates. Musicians walk away not just with a guitar, but a one-of-a-kind instrument shaped by their preferences and performance needs.
Recent clients praise the approach:
"Carl helped me create something I couldn't find anywhere else. It's exactly what I needed." – Mike, a Munson client
"It's not just a guitar, it's part of my story." – Angus, a left-handed guitarist who worked remotely with Munson Guitars
The shift from retail to remote has made "buying guitars online vs in-store" a critical conversation for musicians today. Luthiers, such as Munson Guitars, offer a compelling answer: if you're already buying blind, why not go custom and build something that fits your hands, your sound, and your soul?
Media Contact:
Carl Munson
Founder & Luthier, Munson Guitars
Email: info@munsonguitars.com
Website: https://www.munsonguitars.com
About Munson Guitars
Munson Guitars is a UK-based custom guitar workshop dedicated to creating handcrafted electric guitars and basses tailored to the needs of each musician. Known for its transparent, client-led Custom Shop Experience, Munson blends craftsmanship, innovation, and collaboration to deliver truly bespoke instruments that inspire performance.
Now, with high street music stores vanishing and online shopping becoming the default, the age of "try-before-you-buy" guitar shopping is effectively over.
But for players unwilling to gamble on mass-produced instruments bought online, a growing number are turning to custom guitar builds as a more personal, reliable, and rewarding alternative.
Munson Guitars, a bespoke guitar maker based in Great Yarmouth UK, is leading this movement with its highly collaborative Custom Shop Experience, a unique process that allows musicians to participate in the design and build of their own guitar or bass, from tonewoods and neck profiles to pickups and finish.
"PMT's closure is a tipping point," said Carl Munson, founder of Munson Guitars. "Musicians are losing the ability to physically engage with instruments before buying. But a custom build puts them back in control, of the specs, the sound, and the entire experience."
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The Munson Custom Shop Experience includes one-to-one consultations (online or in-person), detailed material selection, CAD-based design previews, and milestone-based progress updates. Musicians walk away not just with a guitar, but a one-of-a-kind instrument shaped by their preferences and performance needs.
Recent clients praise the approach:
"Carl helped me create something I couldn't find anywhere else. It's exactly what I needed." – Mike, a Munson client
"It's not just a guitar, it's part of my story." – Angus, a left-handed guitarist who worked remotely with Munson Guitars
The shift from retail to remote has made "buying guitars online vs in-store" a critical conversation for musicians today. Luthiers, such as Munson Guitars, offer a compelling answer: if you're already buying blind, why not go custom and build something that fits your hands, your sound, and your soul?
Media Contact:
Carl Munson
Founder & Luthier, Munson Guitars
Email: info@munsonguitars.com
Website: https://www.munsonguitars.com
About Munson Guitars
Munson Guitars is a UK-based custom guitar workshop dedicated to creating handcrafted electric guitars and basses tailored to the needs of each musician. Known for its transparent, client-led Custom Shop Experience, Munson blends craftsmanship, innovation, and collaboration to deliver truly bespoke instruments that inspire performance.
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