DC CUSTOM GUITARS USA
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DC Custom
Guitars "Evolin" in flat black and chrome |

Click the videos to hear what Alcatrazz
Guitarist Joe Stump
Has to say about DC Custom Guitars USA Builds / Mods !!

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Welcome to DC Custom Guitars!
Each DC Custom Guitar is designed and built around our customers
individual needs. If you are a collector of fine heirloom quality
crafted instruments, or an amateur / professional musician, we feel our
instruments will meet your every desire. Here in the DC Custom Shop, we
use only the finest hand selected woods available. We also have access
to an enormous supply of exotic woods, just waiting to be formed into a
unique instrument. Bodies and necks are crafted to your specifications.
For our customers who need traditional shapes, we have an affiliated
licensed Manufacturer's available to suit your needs.

DC Custom Guitars "Evolin"
and "Steel Plate SS "(Super Shred) |
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Each
instrument in our USA Custom Shop
is built, finished, wired, assembled and set up by Master
Luthier / Professional Guitarist
Dean Cascione. You can be assured that each guitar is meticulous set up and
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"DC" Dean Cascione at NAMM with Floyd Rose

Artist Jay Menard with his DC
Custom Signature Series |
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Pricing & Lead Time
DC Custom Evolin:
Choice of colors, hardware,
pickups, bridge, tuners, fretwire, fretboard type, neck shank
and body woods. Includes shipping to USA - $3,500.00 USD
DC Custom SS (Super Shred):
Choice of colors, hardware, pickups, bridge, tuners, fretwire,
fretboard type, neck shank and body woods. Includes shipping to USA - $3,000.00 USD
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DC Custom Evolin in
Blue Jean finish and chrome to match our clients
cool custom Harley Davidson motorcycle.
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Sacre Victoria / Juno DeVere - DC Custom Endorsed
Artist
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Guitars take approximately 6 months to build.
1/2 deposit is due at the time of placing the order. Photos of
the guitars progress are sent to our clients to keep them
excited about the project along the entire build.
"Isn't it time you stop
playing someone else's custom shop signature model and started
playing your own"? Together with our clients, we work
as a team to build the ultimate custom guitar.
Have an existing guitar the doesnt have the right
tone, fuction, or feel ? We can install new pickups,
custom wire, add a tremolo or block the bridge,
scallop the fretboard or even rework the contours of
the guitar to fit your demanding needs! Let DC
Custom Guitars mod your guitar and get the most out
of your existing guitar!
S. Yoon DC Custom modded Gibson Flying V
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"DC
Custom Guitars are outstanding , first rate all the
way. Dean built me one for my
personal collection and it's killer, I really love it"
Over the last
18 years, Dean Cascione
has scalloped a ton of necks for me and the work's just
absolutely stellar. Each and every guitar comes back to me
looking like it came right out of the factory. From the scallop
job, to the inlay replacement , and neck finishing it's all top
drawer, just outstanding." - Joe Stump / Berklee College of
Music / Holy Hell
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"I
go to Dean Cascione at D.C. Custom Guitars USA for all my neck mods. I trust
Dean with all my touring and recording guitars from inlays to
finishes , killer work!"
- Tony Rombola / GODSMACK
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"My
D.C. Custom guitar is an extremely well crafted guitar.
The tone woods are top notch and nothing but a sonic delight. The scalloped
board is very cool and nicely scooped. The tuning is extremely stable,
and I much prefer the nitro
finish that this guitar has over the now widely used (and not as
tone conducive) poly coat finishes. I can't wait to see this
beauty age. The D.C. style headstock is super cool too and
really adds a bit of attitude to the curvy strat body.
- George Bellas
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The very first time I played a DC Custom Masterbuilt
guitar was at NAMM 2018. Out of literally thousands of
guitars on display, (and many that I played and put
through agony testing), I fell in love and chose DC
Custom Guitars USA to build my signature series guitar
because the tone , look, and feel of a DC is just
perfect for my playing style and the craftsmanship is
second to none... -Gheeyeh / Mind of Fury
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Watch Ghee Yeh and his Band Mind of Fury in" Make A Change" |
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I loved collaborating with DC Custom Guitars USA to
build my dream axe. The hand scalloped solid rosewood neck shreds effortlessly, and the tone
quality is incredibly crisp and vocal. I'm looking
forward to a lifetime of shred luxury!" - Sacre Victoria / Juno DeVere
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Watch Sacre Victoria Shred in "Ascension"
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Let DC Custom Guitars help you unleash
the secrets of
total note
control by scalloping your guitar's
fret board! We have been professionally scalloping guitar neck
fretboards since 2004 and ALL of the work is performed by hand, in our shop! We are
experienced in scalloping set necks, bolt-on necks, neck thru guitars and
just about any type of dot inlay configuration (Dots, Shark fins,
Abalone, Block)We also offer scalloping services to many OEM companies
as well and would love to work with you!! Its as easy as packing your
neck (s) safe & secure and shipping your bolt-on neck or entire
neck-through guitar to DC Custom Guitars for all your scalloping needs!
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'"UNLEASH the SECRETS of the SCALLOPED
FRETBOARD"

Anything I need - I have DC
Custom Guitars USA perform all my mods, upgrades, and scallops
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Joe Stump / Alcatrazz, Berklee School of Music Metal Professor |

CHOOSE YOUR FRETBOARD SCALLOPING
SERVICE OPTION
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After submitting payment for scalloping services, The next step will be to package your guitar neck in a sturdy, safe box and send it to the following address: Dean Cascione c/o DC Custom Guitars. 608 Henshaw St. Rochdale, MA 01542 USA - Once recieved, a confirmation email will be sent out and we will then begin working on your project!

YJM Style Fretboard Scallop in Progress
We Accept PayPal, Bank Checks,
Personal Checks and Money Orders! |

Checks / Money Orders can be made out to:
Dean Cascione or DC Custom Guitars

Blackmore Progressive Style Fretboard Scallop in Progress
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Yes we can scallop shark fin inlay
necks and bound necks too!!

We can scallop BC Rich
Fretboards too!!


How
about scalloping your Ibanez Prestige neck ? Mod it to Shred!


Or scallop an Ibanez
fretboard wth cool inlays - we can do it!!


JEM FP/ 777 / 555 Vine Inlays are
not a problem! Unlock the secrets
of the scalloped fretboard
today!

7- String Jackson guitar
scalloped fretboards simply SHRED!!!!

How about we can just scallop
the last 4 frets to give you that extra bite while soloing!
We can even scallop necks with abalone inlays,
binding and
more!!! Check out this
LTD/ ESP neck thru guitar that was
sent in for our
scalloping service!!
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What is Neck scalloping?
Neck scalloping is the
removal of fret board wood or material between each fret. The two
popular
types of procedures to scallop a fret board are "barrel-
straight through automated machined" and "hand scallops (which follow
the neck radius)" DC Custom Guitars offers hand scalloping because we
feel not only is a radius hand scalloped neck more natural &
comfortable to play, but in fact it leaves more wood intact which equals
a stronger, straighter neck. When the procedure is complete, the fret
board will look identical to many popular scalloped shredder custom shop necks
found on high end guitars.
Why Scallop?
There are many reasons why some musicians prefer scalloped fret
boards over conventional fret boards. The most important reason and most
noticeable advantage is more control of the notes fretted. More control
of each note fretted equals better tone and a cleaner
sound.. no matter how fast you are playing. This also means more control
when bending and using the vibrato/pull on/off techniques. The extra
control is due to the fact that your fingers wrap themselves around
the string, instead of being bottomed out on a conventional flat
fret board. More surface area of your finger has a grip on the
string which gives you the advantage of gaining complete control of
each note! Unleash the secrets of the scalloped fretboard!
Scallop Depth and Shape
Side dot installation
depth plays an important role in the actual Scallop Depth. Necks can
typically be scalloped to a depth of 1-2mm w/o affecting side
dots. Blackmore Style progressive style scallops,
Malmsteen full style
scallops, 12th fret up scallops , 9th fret up scallops & 21-24th fret
scallops are our most popular scallop types. We also would love to work
with you to create your very own scallop shape!
Full
Scallop vs Progressive
Scallop
The Blackmore style scallop is a progressive fretboard scallop in
which the shape looks similar to a " Nike Swoosh" symbol
from the side of the fretboard. The
YJM style scallop looks similar to a "Full Pipe" BMX or Skateboard
ramp that extends from fret to fret. The Blackmore style leaves more
wood intact for people who fret chords with heavy hands aiding
the guitarist from going out of tune. With the YJM style
scallop, all the wood is removed and your fingers have maximum
bite around each string across the entire fretboard register.
The Blackmore style scallop has little to no scalloping under
the bass strings (EAD) and it progressively gets deeper under
the (GBE) strings, and after the 12th fret countours into a full
scallop.
Examples of
Fret board
Wood Types
All Fret-board wood types accepted for scalloping
services to include: Indian & Brazilian Rosewood, Quartersawn, Hardrock,
Flame, and Birdseye Maple, Cocobolo, Kingwood, Zebrawood, Pau Ferro, Ebony, Etc...
Will
You Re-Finish The Fretboard After it Has Been Scalloped?
Yes, we use Nitro Cellulous Lacquer & Sealer
on Maple Fret boards, and Tongue Oil on Fret boards that are normally
oiled (rosewood, etc.) we can also leave the fretboards bare if so
desired...
Turn-Around Time
Typically 2-3 weeks for Rosewood family
woods, 3-4 weeks for maple and ebony woods from the time the neck is
received at the shop. Set neck guitars/ neck through guitars require additional time to complete the scalloping service.
Where do I send my neck?
Dean Cascione
DC Custom Guitars
USA
608 Henshaw St
Rochdale, MA
01542
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soon as your neck is received by US - We will send you a
confirmation email. It takes approx 2-3 weeks (sometimes more pending on shop workload) to
complete a scallop job from the time we receive your
neck. Don't worry - We also keep all our clients
informed of the project progress (via email)! Be sure we
will send cool pics and chat with you about the
progress!
Why am I being charged
shipping?
We ship FEDEX, USPS, and UPS ( Least expensive
for you to keep costs down- ground shipping / no
insurance). When you order the scalloping service a
fee of $30 per neck and $75 per guitar is added to
ship back your package(s). The shipping charge is to
cover the cost of shipping the finished modded
guitar or neck back to the customer. If you would
like to add a faster shipping service, shipping
insurance for partial or exact amount, or use your own
shipping account, send us a label and we will be
happy to work with you to choose the best, safest,
fastest method !
Are their risks?
Yes there are always risks when modifying a stock
guitar neck and shipping to and from our business.
Manufacturers can vary their tolerances from time to
time with fretboard thickness, inlay depth and inlay
glue/ installation materials which may impact the
scalloping process.
Shipping services can be delayed due to
circumstances beyond our control. Packages may get
lost however DC Custom Guitars is not responsible
for purchasing, refunding, building, or replacing, a lost
or damaged instrument. Extra shipping insurance must be purchased
by the client and shipping must be
upgraded to cover the risk prior to the instrument
or instrument parts leaving our shop . If an issue
arises, we will work
with all shipping carriers to help find your package
and make sure it arrives to your place safe!
I Have More Questions That Are Not
Covered here - Help!
No Problem! We will answer all your questions - Just email us at:
info@dccustomguitars.com
Let DC Custom Guitars Scallop your
Neck today! |
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