Raato Guitars
Pricing With
Standard Options
6-String 2,200€
7-String 2,275€
8-String 2,350€
9-String 2,425€
Multiscales +275€
HIGHLIGHTS:
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Handcrafted Neck Profile to Your measurements
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Any standard Scale length up to 28,5"
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Any standard Fingerboard Radius
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Any Raato Body & Headstock shape
FOR MULTISCALES:
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Any Scale lengths with Neutral fret on 9th
Raato Guitars Pricing
ABOUT GENERAL PRICING
As every instrument is different and built based on customer´s demands - It is impossible to give direct pricing on the website - So I have created pricing that is baseline and includes all basic options.
Upgrades and Custom Options are available and priced per request.
ALL PRICES EXCLUDING VAT
Buyers OUTSIDE OF EU - No VAT added
Buyers FROM EU - Your Country VAT added
Buyers FROM FINLAND - 24% VAT added
Standard Options
Price Includes
Following Specs:
Tonewood
Standard Wood Options
BODY:
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Alder
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Khaya Mahogany
Alder and Khaya are both tonally balanced choices - With Alder being just slightly brighter sounding. Choice between these two is mainly cosmetic
Pictured on the right with natural finish
NECK:
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Sapele - Maple
My personal favourite combination of neck woods - Depending on instrument neck plank will be 5 to 7 piece laminate combining Khaya Mahogany and Hard Rock Maple
These two combined with Ebony fingerboard delivers full-bodied and balanced tone with clarity across the board.
FINGERBOARD:
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Ebony (African)
I am mainly using Ebony Fingerboards in my instrument - This is due to the fact that it is one of the most durable options - And it sounds just right!
Several options including Standard, Exotic & Green Ebony
Handcrafted to Your Measurements
Neck Specifications
CONSTRUNCTION:
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Bolt-On
As a Standard all instruments are with Bolt-on construction - It gives you stronger initial transient which translates to more attack. And as long as neck pocket is done correctly you won´t loose any sustain compared to Neck-thru or Set-Neck.
NECK PROFILE:
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Crafted to your Specifications
The Most important feature in guitar when it comes to Playing Comfort - Neck profile must fit like a glove!
I also urge you to try out Raato Asymmetric neck profile which is thicker on the bass side and goes slimmer towards the treble side - It gives you effortless access to fretboard.
SCALE LENGTH:
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Any Standard Scale length up to 28,5"
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FOR MULTISCALES: Any Scale lengths with Neutral (vertical) Fret on the 9th
You can choose Scale Length to match your needs - As an example standard Gibson Scale Length is 24,75" as compared to Fender 25,5"
As for Multiscales I recommend 0,25" change to scale length between Strings - This will give you still very natural feeling when playing Eg for 6-string 27,75" - 26,5" / 7-string 28" - 26,5"
WHY CHOOSE MULTISCALE?
Two main reasons:
1) Playing ergonomics - Multiscale gives you more natural wrist position when playing across the fretboard - And if you think how your fingers travel, it matches very closely to multiscale fan created by frets
2) Lower tunings - You´ll get longer scale for bass side while still maintaining shorter scale for treble side for easier soloing.
FINGERBOARD RADIUS:
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Any Standard Radius
Fingerboard radius means the curvature on the fretboard - You can choose one to your liking from 7,25" up to 26"
As an example 7,25" Radius is familiar from vintage Fender´s and is very round - As compared to 26" Radius which is almost flat
FRETS:
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Material: Nickel/Silver
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Size: Vintage, Vintage Jumbo OR Jumbo
You can select your preferred Fret wire from following sizes
Vintage, Vintage Jumbo Or Jumbo
Fret Material is Extra Hard Nickel/Silver
FRETBOARD MARKERS:
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Luminlay Glow-In-the-Dark
As a standard your instrument will be equipped with Luminlay Side Dots. You can choose either Green or Blue Glow-In-the-Dark option.
HEADSTOCK:
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Any Raato Design
You can select one of the existing Raato Headstock designs - Headstocks are designed so that string lines are as straight as possible for best tuning stability.
Tuner Configs varies depending on design and string count
INLAYS:
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Raato R-logo
Raato R-logo can be positioned to 12th fret or Headstock - You can Select its colour from various options - Also Glow-In-The-Dark option
Standard Price
Finish Options
BODY COLOUR:
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Natural
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1-Colour Stain
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Aged
BODY FINISH:
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Satin Clear Coat
I personally prefer to see the beauty of the wood and I use Dyes & Stains directly to the wood - Which is why as a standard option you won´t find any solid colour paint jobs.
Aged option will give different results depending on the wood it is used - It gives wood natural weathered look. Especially beautiful with Khaya & Sapele (as pictured on the right)
NECK COLOUR:
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Natural
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1-Colour Stain
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Aged
NECK FINISH:
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Satin Clear Coat
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(Oil/Wax)
As neck finish I recommend 2k Satin Clear Coat - It feels smooth and won´t get sticky even on the hottest summer nights. And most importantly - It is durable and gives best protection for the neck.
Oil/Wax treatment can be done too - But with disclaimer that It will require more maintenance from You.
Only Quality
Hardware
BRIDGE:
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Hipshot Fixed Hardtail
As a Standard Raato Guitars are equipped with Hipshot Fixed Hardtail bridge
POT KNOBS:
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Hipshot O-Ring Knob
HARDWARE COLOUR:
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Black
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Chrome
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Gold (Available for little extra)
TUNING MACHINES:
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Hipshot Grip-Lock
Raato Guitars are equipped with Hipshot Grip-Lock Locking Tuning machines as a standard
With Tuning Machines you can select from following options:
1) Open-back or Closed-back Tuning Machine
2) Tuner buttons of your choice
You can visit Hipshot website for complete list of Tuner Button Options
Demand the best
Pickups & Electronics
6 & 7-STRING STANDARD SCALE:
BARE KNUCKLE PICKUPS:
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Old Guard
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True Grit
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Brute Force
Standard price includes Bridge pickup from Bare Knuckle Pickups range. Pickups are classified as "Vintage, Vintage Hot & Contemporary"
Wide range from Humbucker, P90 to Single Coil options
More Info on BKP Boot Camp range
8-9 -STRING & MULTISCALES:
BARE KNUCKLE PICKUPS:
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Your Choice of BKP Full Range
Standard price for 8, 9 & Multiscale Guitars include Bridge pickup from Bare Knuckle Pickups Full Range
Wide range from Humbucker, P90 to Single Coil options
Check options from BKP Pickup Range
CONTROLS:
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1 Volume
YES - All This Is Included in
Pricing With
Standard Options