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Frequently Asked Questions
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Our Foundation Series features a flat Fender-style reverse headstock designed for strength, simplicity, and efficiency. By leveraging uninterrupted grain flow, material waste and labor are minimized without sacrificing performance.
The headstock eliminates the string retainer bar, allowing the nut to actively participate in the system with graduated break angles. This means tension eases progressively from treble to bass strings, delivering a smooth, balanced hand feel.
Offered exclusively as a 6-string bolt-on platform, the Foundation Series prioritizes uniform response and comfort.
The Refraction Series is our core lineup, with a single 9.4° fixed nut break angle integrated into the neck via a hidden scarf joint. Concealed beneath headstock overlays, this design allows full, uninterrupted vibration transfer along the neck.
The nut is captured in a 0.250" slot between the fretboard and headstock overlay, stabilizing the strings while preserving tonal responsiveness.
This series delivers a slightly firmer, hand feel on the low strings, and looser on the highs compared to the Foundation Series, making perceived tension more dynamic across all strings.
The Concision Series blends the best of both worlds. A 3.5° break angle paired with a Fender-style drop creates a graduated nut engagement, ideal for headless designs. This prevents the “hinge effect” that can develop in traditional sharp-angle necks over time.
Like the Foundation Series, it features graduated break angles, moving naturally from low to high strings. The result is a uniform, and responsive playing experience across the entire fretboard.
We favor progressive tension string sets, where tension increases from treble to bass strings. This ensures articulate lows, clear mids, and smooth highs, and a more uniform hand feel.
See tension and scale lengths below
We are located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
We ship World-Wide, fully set up and ready to play in an Air, Yorkville or Gator Case to keep your guitar safe from damage.
Initial installment of 50% to get started!
25% before finish,
Remaining 25% prior to shipping.
You will be contacted and invoiced at each milestone.
If you would like to cancel, you my request so up to 1 Week after your initial deposit.
Reformulated nickel-plated steel wrap wire boosts output 1kHz 3.5kHz range, modernizing overall tone, without ever losing the nickel-plated steel feel you love.
- E 0.0095" - 14.9lbs
- B 0.013" - 15.7lbs
- G 0.017" - 16.9lbs
- D 0.025" - 17.5lbs
- A 0.035" - 18.6lbs
- E 0.049" - 19.2lbs
- B 0.066" - 20.1lbs
- E 0.009" - 14.1lbs
- B 0.0125" - 15.2lbs
- G 0.016" - 15.7lbs
- D 0.024" - 16.8lbs
- A 0.033" - 17.7lbs
- E 0.047" - 18.9lbs
- B 0.064" - 20.1lbs
- E 0.009" - 14.7lbs
- B 0.0125" - 15.9lbs
- G 0.016" - 16.5lbs
- D 0.024" - 17.6lbs
- A 0.033" - 18.5lbs
- E 0.046" - 18.9lbs
- B 0.062" - 19.6lbs
E Standard
- E 0.0095" - 14.9lbs
- B 0.013" - 15.8lbs
- G 0.018" - 16.5lbs
- D 0.025" - 17.9lbs
- A 0.034" - 18.0lbs
- E 0.046" - 18.9lbs
B Standard
- B 0.013" - 15.7lbs
- G 0.018" - 17.0lbs
- D 0.025" - 17.8lbs
- A 0.034" - 17.9lbs
- E 0.048" - 19.1lbs
- B 0.062" - 19.6lbs
B Standard
- E .0095" - 14.9Lbs
- B 0.013" - 15.8lbs
- G 0.017" - 17.2lbs
- D 0.025" - 18.0lbs
- A 0.034" - 18.2lbs
- E 0.047" - 18.9lbs
- B 0.062" - 19.6lbs
B Standard
- E .0095" - 14.9Lbs
- B 0.013" - 16.0lbs
- G 0.0165" - 16.5lbs
- D 0.024" - 16.9lbs
- A 0.033" - 18.2lbs
- E 0.046" - 18.9lbs
- B 0.062" - 19.9lbs
F# Standard
- B 0.0125" - 14.5lbs
- F# 0.017" - 15.4lbs
- D 0.022" - 16.5lbs
- A 0.033" - 17.8lbs
- E 0.046" - 18.5lbs
- B 0.062" - 19.6lbs
- F# 0.084" - 19.8lbs
F# Standard
- E .0095" - 14.9Lbs
- B 0.013" - 16.0lbs
- G 0.0165" - 16.5lbs
- D 0.024" - 16.8lbs
- A 0.033" - 18.0lbs
- E 0.046" - 18.6lbs
- B 0.062" - 19.6lbs
- F# 0.084" - 19.8lbs
F# Standard
- E .0095" - 14.9Lbs
- B 0.013" - 16.0lbs
- G 0.0165" - 16.5lbs
- D 0.024" - 16.9lbs
- A 0.033" - 18.2lbs
- E 0.046" - 18.9lbs
- B 0.062" - 19.9lbs
- F# 0.084" - 21.0lbs
Single Scale - 34.50"
- C - 0.025” 25lbs
- G - 0.035” 26.7lbs
- D - 0.050” 29.1lbs
- A - 0.070” 32.1lbs
- E - 0.100” 35.7lbs
- B - 0.135” 36lbs
Multi Scale - 37.00"- 34.50"
- C - 0.025” 25lbs
- G - 0.035” 27.5lbs
- D - 0.050” 30.8lbs
- A - 0.067” 32.1lbs
- E - 0.090” 33.0lbs
- B - 0.125” 35.9lbs
Single Scale 30.00”
- E 0.016" - 14.4lbs
- B 0.024" - 15.4lbs
- G 0.031" - 16.1lbs
- D 0.044" - 17.2lbs
- A 0.060" - 18.1lbs
- E 0.084" - 19.8lbs
Multi Scale 30.00” - 28.50”
- E 0.017" - 14.6lbs
- B 0.025" - 15.5lbs
- G 0.032" - 16.0lbs
- D 0.046" - 17.8lbs
- A 0.062" - 18.8lbs
- E 0.084" - 19.8lbs
Multi Scale 30.50” - 28.50”
- E 0.017" - 14.6lbs
- B 0.025" - 15.5lbs
- G 0.032" - 16.0lbs
- D 0.046" - 17.8lbs
- A 0.062" - 18.8lbs
- E 0.084" - 19.8lbs
- B 0.110 - 19.0lbs
Further Information
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Warranty Policy
Basic Conditions
Contriver Guitars warrants, solely to the original purchaser, that the instrument will be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship under normal use for as long as the original purchaser owns it.
Exclusions
This warranty does not cover:
- Wear and tear or breakage of frets, strings, nuts, saddles, batteries, controls, switches, jacks, plated surfaces, tuning devices, or finish.
- Damage caused by modification, misuse, neglect, accidents, acts of nature, or improper maintenance. Contriver Guitars reserves the right to determine if misuse or modification has occurred based on inspection.
- Subjective opinions, including tonal preferences, wood grain, or color.
- Damage such as cracks, splitting, warping, or finish issues caused by temperature or humidity extremes, sunlight, moisture, body salts, acids, straps, aggressive playing, or guitar stands/hangers.
- Instruments not purchased from Authorized Dealers or directly from Contriver Guitars.
- Electrical components not manufactured by Contriver Guitars.
- Routine setups, adjustments, or maintenance.
- Instruments with missing, altered, or tampered serial numbers or logos, or instruments repaired or modified by anyone other than a Authorized Contriver Guitars technicians.
Stock Instrument 7 Day Return/Exchange Policy.
If you are not satisfied with an in-stock instrument,
purchased directly from Contiver or a Contriver Dealer
it may be returned or exchanged for a full refund within 7 days of purchase
provided it is in new condition with original packaging.
Limitations of Obligations
Contriver Guitars’ obligations under this warranty are limited to repair or replacement of defective parts.
No liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including lost time, wages, profits, or property.
Contriver Guitars reserves the right to refine or improve instruments and pickup systems without obligation to modify or replace instruments purchased prior to such improvements.
BOOK A CONSULTATION WITH BRETT BAILEY
Let's Talk Guitars!
Professional Buyers Consultation service providing expert guidance and advice to assist you in making informed decisions when selecting one of our instruments.
In-depth discussions will cover the fundamental mathematics underlying fretboard geometry and neck profile, along with considerations regarding wood selection, finish, and electronics.
Throughout our session, we'll examine 3D models, and detailed sketches of your instrument to ensure it meets your preferences and requirements.
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