Haywire Custom Guitar reviews.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. USA✅
5 Star Google reviews Guitar store in Horry County, South Carolina
tyler newall
3 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Mar 6, 2017
Absolutely hands down best value for money item I think I may have ever purchased in my life. Best guitar I’ve ever played, please god don’t go anywhere else these guys are amazing.
Haywire Custom Guitars reviews
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Mar 6, 2017
Thanks so much for taking time to write this very nice review Tyler! Stay warm up there in New Zealand and
let us know if we can be of any help in the future with your guitar needs….Haywire Custom Guitars
D. Parks
7 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Apr 15, 2017
Rick did a great job installing my guitar neck and setting up my guitar for me. The work was done in a timely manner and It was a pleasure doing business with him.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Apr 15, 2017
Thank you very Much David!!
Double A Jazz
4 reviews • 2 photos
starstarstarstarstar Apr 18, 2017
Rick has made, modified, restored, finished guitars for me. He is by far the best guitar builder that i have come across in my 35 years of playing professionally. I live in Toronto, Canada and I gladly sent my guitars to Rick in South Carolina when special attention is needed.
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Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Apr 19, 2017
Thank you Anthony!
Tommy Teague
4 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Jun 24, 2017
The quality of the Fender Telecaster , that i bought from Haywire Custom Guitars , is awesome. The feel of the “custom ” neck fits me perfect. The electronics , with coil tap , Treble Bleed Mini-Humbucker, etc. The action is low ( for light touch ) and set up ready to go . I love it !! I got it at about 1/3 the price i paid for my Fender American Deluxe Strat , and now i’m trying to decide which one i like the best . Also , the service and communication that you get with Rick Mariner is the best i have ever seen !
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jun 24, 2017
Thanks Tommy! So glad you like it!
Alton Rex
4 reviews • 1 photo
starstarstarstarstar Jun 26, 2017
I recently purchased a custom Nashville Telecaster and in the 45 years of pro playing I have never been more impressed or satisfied with the quality, value or playability of any instrument I’ve ever played.
This Tele is a sculpted solid maple body with a shaved, standard 3 piece Tele neck and ebony fretboard. It has the single coil complement of SRV pickups, 7 position switching and the treble bleed circuit. Every component is first quality, and the depth, clarity, sustain, and variety on tone in Haywire’s innovative circuitry design is phenomenal.
The flexibility and professionalism of Haywire’s team allowed me order a premimum instrument with design appointments to my taste and ear, and I ended up with a finely crafted bit of butterscotch blonde magic for $685. It was delivered to my door, perfectly set-up with my string preference. All I had to do was tune it concert and plug it in… several hours later I managed to set it down… for a little while.
There is really no reason to spend three times as much for a stock designed guitar when you did can have one made to your specifications. Haywire’s team are all pro players, and besides their years of experience and impressive client list, it’s just plain on it’s face they know their business when you play one of their guitars. You will never regret your investment in a Haywire Custom Guitar.
Alton R ~ Austin, TX
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Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jun 26, 2017
Thanks so much for your time in writing your review of our instrument Alton.
David Kincaid
2 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Aug 10, 2017
Rick Mariner of Haywire guitars is the best in the business, not only through his flawless work, but with the timeliness with which he get things done. Having someone who appreciates that we need things done right away, and is able to do so with superior work, is invaluable to most of us. Anytime I’ve sent him a guitar he gets it right on the bench without delay. He’s worked on at least seven of my guitars, with some pretty serious work being done, including neck shaves on six of them. He’s handles the electronics like an ace as well, and is an amazing designer/builder in his own right. Someday soon I’m going to get him to build me one. Go with Rick at Haywire, there’s some very serious, long experience and expertise there – you won’t regret it. –Dave Kincaid, The Brandos, New York
Aidan Moore
1 review • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Aug 11, 2017
Fantastic guitars. Way back I got a strat with some hot pickups after my les Paul was stolen. Truely loved that guitar more then the Gibson. As far as quality goes well strats are mass produced. Your getting a hand made instument here so for sure the quality is beyond even the higher and strats. Even those really expensive signature models. It’s like getting a custom shop strat without the brand name or the price! And Rick is just about the nicest guy you’ll ever speak to. He cares about your satisfaction and truely takes pride in his work. He’ll sit there on the phone with you and make sure you get everything you want out of this guitar. He’s also very knowledgeable and will make suggestions that I know helped me out a great deal especially with pick-up selection and neck widths. I took a class on building guitars and it used to be a hobby of mine to go to guitar center and play all the different guitars so I like to think I know a thing or two about guitars. NOTHING I’ve picked up sounds looks and most importantly feels as good as my Haywire. Ever since the first one it’s all I buy. Especially for the price it’s a steal. Really I just returned a Stevie strat to order one of Ricks masterpieces. Like i said I’m hooked. After feeling the quality in the craftsmanship in these guitars you cant go back to buying anything else. And as far as sound like I said Rick Wil take the time and work with you to get that thing sounding however you’d like. And the stainless steel frets i can’t even find on anyother guitars. The sound and the feel you get out of them really makes a unique instument. Again Rick is very experienced and knowledgeable which really helps when you talk to him about the feel you want in the guitar. I always worry about the neck getting a guitar i haven’t played yet. The necks gotta feel right in my hands. And boy does he get it right. You tell him what you want and he’ll give you a neck with the exact feel you want thats where his experience really shows. My absolute favorite part is having a guitar that is truely my own. Something unique that I can get on stage with that no one else can. Like Eddy Van Halens Frankenstrat. If your performing youll surely get some attention with these unique instuments that nobody else will have. These guitars have a soul you can really feel it. I love your guitars Rick. Keep rockingReply
David Kincaid
john cedio
5 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Sep 18, 2017
Rick, It was an absolute pleasure meeting you. Thank you so much for helping me choosing a awesome guitar! Your kindness and honesty is very much appreciated!
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Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Sep 18, 2017
Thanks so much John for taking time to stop by and write. It was also a pleasure to meet you as well. I’ll be here to assist you in any way I can. Your time and business is very much appreciated.
David Katz
5 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Nov 15, 2017
Rick,
Here are my thoughts, now that I’ve had the guitar for a month.
I bought a Black Tele from your eBay store on 10/9/2017. It’s not one of your “custom” instruments but it’s definitely a quality instrument.
Pretty much everything you claim about your guitar appears to be true. While I have yet to find out exactly what you mean by “SRV” pickups, the sound of the instrument is very balanced, even unique. It is clear and full at the same time. The tone control is very strange in a good way…it changes the tone differently than any other Tele I’ve owned. It almost feels like it is interacting with the impedance of the pickup circuit and makes for some really useful colorations rather than just rolling off the highs. Your treble-compensation circuit works well and keeps the sound from getting muddy when turning down the volume control. The custom rosewood fretboard neck is straight as an arrow and really flat, something some pickers may not like if they are looking for a more standard Fender radiused neck. For me, the 12″ radius and flat fretboard are exactly what I was looking for. The frets are perfect and I like the fact that the truss rod is accessible without removing the neck. The action is easy and true all the way up the neck. The guitar tunes easily and accurately. The body is heavier than I expected. The Strat-like sculpting on the back of the body is a nice touch. The paint and finish are great..the Black color is deep and rich. While I have found a couple of cosmetic imperfections they are hardly significant.
Overall: Given the very reasonable price of this instrument it is a very worthwhile, musical, and pleasing investment. The construction and component quality is excellent, the playability is excellent, and Haywire Guitars obviously takes great care of their instruments and customers. These folks know what they are doing. I would not hesitate to recommend them or to buy another instrument from them.
drk
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Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Nov 18, 2017
Thanks so much David! You made my day…. Rick
Groove Monkey
3 reviews • 1 photo
starstarstarstarstar Dec 3, 2017
Haywire Custom Guitars are THE best at any price. TONE for days, fast, comfortable neck, perfectly built, and setup, gig-ready right out of the package. Rock on!
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Dec 4, 2017
Thanks so much for taking time to drop by and leave a review. Most appreciated!! You’re great!
Phillip Murray
Local Guide • 121 reviews • 460 photos
starstarstarstarstar Dec 20, 2017
Just bought my second Haywire Custom Guitar. An amazing value!
I’ve been playing 40 years and have never owned such a great playing, sounding and comfortable guitar. My Haywire Strat is way superior to the Fender American Strat that I recently sold.
They do a spot on professional setup and are super friendly and easy to deal with.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Dec 20, 2017
Phil, Thank you so much. I very much appreciate that you took time to stop by and leave such a great review. Thanks much!!
Always here when you need us. RM
William Bronchick
7 reviews • 2 photos
starstarstarstarstar Jan 20, 2018
Bought three great guitars from Haywire – great quality and value!
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Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jan 20, 2018
Thanks so much Bill!
Steve Blevins
8 reviews • 1 photo
starstarstarstarstar Mar 24, 2018
Great work! Master builder. Love my strat!
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jul 2, 2019
Hey Steve, thanks so much!
Adrian Real
6 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Apr 7, 2018
Great customer service and has done a couple of fixes on some of my instruments i would recommend him 100 % the work he has done on my instruments have been phenomenal.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jul 2, 2019
Adrian, thanks so much. I very much appreciate it!
john forrest
2 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar May 2, 2018
I cant say enough about Rick. He is so knowledgeable and talented on all aspects of guitars . Rick has done several set ups for me on guitars that were barely playable and turned them into guitars that I really enjoy playing now. Most recently Rick helped me with a frankencaster tele I was attemping to put together from scratch . Rick provided me with “a lot” of what I needed to complete the guitar and when I encountered problems with the neck/neckpocket fitup he instinctively knew exactly how to fix it. He does beautiful builds and mods and can set up a guitar to anyones preferences. I definitely reccommend Rick whether its a new guitar purchase , mod or professional setup. Rick is very personable and professional . He treats everyone with respect and is intent on making sure you are happy with your guitar.
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Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jul 2, 2019
Thank you John!!!
Scott Gregory
3 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar May 4, 2018
I truly enjoyed my experience with Haywire guitars. Rick’s patience and thorough questions of what I wanted made for the perfect guitar for me. He encouraged me to consider a wider neck and I’m so glad I listened and took the chance. This guitar is such a pleasure to play and I’ll say that comes down to Rick’s insight. His costs are absolutely reasonable and I would encourage anyone looking for something special to highly consider Haywire Custom Guitars.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
May 4, 2018
Thanks so much Scott. Pleased that you’re enjoying your new guitar! I always here to assist with it and any other guitar needs in the future.
joe kniffin
4 reviews • 1 photo
starstarstarstarstar Jun 30, 2018
Very happy with the strat I purchased about two years ago. I asked Rick to set it up before shipping with .011 strings tuned to eflat. I wanted a guitar to revisit all the SRV-Hendrix records I grew up playing along with. The setup was perfect , but more importantly it has held up. I have several guitars , so it often sits in the same cardboard case that it came with, but after a friend told me the other day that “oh I don’t like to tune a half step dow cuz it gets all out of tune and blah blah” ; well I broke out my haywire after it had sat a couple months. Honestly that baby came out of the case in perfect tune exactly dialed with SRV. ! It stayed there to for a good session of basement jams. I will say I use a dehumidifier in the basement which probably helps, but yea I love this baby. It was his least expensive model. I am most likely going to get a tele this week , because the corporate guitar company prices are not proportionate to real people’s wages in 2018. Definitely need a Rick setup, I am not a builder.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jul 6, 2018
Thanks so much for your kind words and for dropping by Joe. It’s always great to hear feedback from players. I’m always here for assistance when you need it! Regards, Rick
Rich Badaracco
7 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Aug 16, 2018
I used to own a Fender Squier Affinity bass. I say used to because it’s now a beautiful custom instrument. The original Fender had some real issues with the quality of the neck. It had been back to the local music store several times and I had attempted to do the setup myself in desperation. Rick got his hands on it, leveling and finishing the frets, replacing one fret that couldn’t be dressed enough, shimming the neck, and doing a setup on the guitar. Voila! No more fret buzz and a lowered action that made the bass playable. Since then Rick has modified that guitar, installing new pickups and pots, a Warmoth neck, and tweaking the setup. Coupled with the changes I’ve made along the way, I now have a beautiful instrument. Oh and did I mention that Rick is GREAT to work with? I’ll be using Rick for all my instrument work and builds in the future. Thanks Rick!
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Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jul 2, 2019
Rich, thanks so much for the good review of my work! You’re great.
Phil Newsome
3 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Nov 28, 2018
Rick is a good guy and really knows his stuff
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Nov 28, 2018
Thank you so much Phil! Appreciate your kind words.
George McDonough
2 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Feb 18, 2019
If you want someone who knows what they are doing to work on your equipment, there is no better than Rick. Rick is not only a great luthier, he is also a great player and spent years on the road playing for a living. This gives him an advantage when it comes to understanding your needs. He is fair and honest. He is not a sales person that tries to push something on you that you do not need or want. If you are looking for great work or a great instrument at a great price, I highly recommend you check out Rick before making your final decision.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Feb 18, 2019
Thanks very much George.
John Gibson
2 reviews • 2 photos
starstarstarstarstar Mar 13, 2019
I am disabled with Degenerative Disc Disease which has caused a weakening in both hands. It has been increasingly… View full review
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Mar 13, 2019
So glad to help John. Thank you for taking time to write such a wonderful review!
Adam Kita
3 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Mar 13, 2019
If you are looking for top notch quality service and customer care, then Haywire Custom Guitars is the company for your guitar repair needs. Rick the owner is a great gentleman who treats your guitar as if it were his own. Rick is a master at his craft and puts great effort into customer satisfaction. Also, Haywire provides extremely reasonable pricing and they work on your guitar the second it’s in their hands. From the day I shipped out my guitar, it was completed and back to me in less than a week. I am extremely happy I found Haywire and I will continue to use them for my guitar needs. A+++ for Rick and everyone at Haywire!
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Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Mar 13, 2019
Thank you so much for your kind words Adam! Much appreciated!!
Chris Pack
5 reviews • 1 photo
starstarstarstarstar Mar 13, 2019
So let me tell you about Haywire Guitars! I’ve been playing guitar for almost 20years. I got the opportunity to sit down with Rick and truly design my very own custom guitar! From the colors I want down to the specific specks in the pickups. For such a great price comes a great person behind it building a wonderful guitar for the true player. Rick is very humble and very underrated for the magnificent builds he makes. I just got mine and had to fight to put it down just to write this. Thanks Rick for a true jam up job. Recommend to anyone who wants a real guitar!
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Mar 13, 2019
Chris thanks so much! Your review is very much appreciated.
Tonya Vitale
5 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Apr 1, 2019
Haywire “rocks” on acoustic guitar repairs as well as electric!! My beautiful Martin guitar was repaired with the greatest precision, care, and effectiveness…. Beyond what I ever expected. The binding around the body of the guitar was separating in several spots and it was only getting worse.
Rick took time to assess the current and future challenge to minimize the chances of it ever happening again.
Not only did he repair “Martina” so well she looked like she just came off the showroom floor….he offered advice and shared his knowledge and expertise.
Rick’s humble yet confident manner
put me at ease that I had found the right person to handle this delicate and important repair.
Haywire was fabulous, timely, and a very fair value. I have already hired Haywire to assist in making another guitar more playable with proper setup and maintenance.
My appreciation to Rick and Haywire Custom Guitars for a five star job on my acoustic guitar.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Apr 1, 2019
Thank You!
Alicia Hardee
Local Guide • 25 reviews • 27 photos
starstarstarstarstar Apr 9, 2019
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jul 2, 2019
Much appreciated Alicia!
g Davis
3 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Apr 30, 2019
I have been working as a guitar player in the Myrtle Beach area and beyond since 1980 and I have settled on Haywire as the place I go to for all my Fender type guitar needs Also electronics installs on my set neck instruments, as well as all general guitar upkeep or modifications, or advice on products, options, etc.
Fair, honest, friendly, fast, great prices too.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Apr 30, 2019
Thank you George!
shawn thompson
8 reviews • 1 photo
starstarstarstarstar May 20, 2019
I had Rick work on 3 of my guitars. A Gretsch Brian Setzer Nashville 6120 and 2 Les Paul Classics. All 3 play amazing now. Rick set them up perfectly. I thought my #1 LP Classic Goldtop was good the way it was but it plays better than ever before.
Rick also did some wiring improvements and cleaned up some switch issues. His attention to detail and knowledge really impressed me. Rick’s prices are very good. You will not get better work for 3 times what he charges. I know because I have been looking around the area for 2 years to find a good shop to have work done.
This was my first visit to Haywire Guitars and I was glad I made the long drive from Bennettsville, SC. Rick is a really cool guy and he will provide great recommendations about what will work best for your style of play and your gear.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
May 21, 2019
Thank you Shawn!
Justin Lowes
3 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Jul 1, 2019
Based on some info from my buddy, I brought my Strat to Haywire for a quick wiring fix, and after playing with some of his guitars, decided to do a full rewire and setup. This is by far the best decision I’ve made with my guitar!
Flawless setup job with a smooth action and pristine intonation make my strat play like a completely different and better guitar. The wiring added a coil split to my bridge humbucker, making it more versatile. He also installed a treble bleed circuit which improved my tone throughout the entire volume sweep. Overall, this guitar plays and sounds like I never believed it could! For any setups or repairs, I can’t recommend anyone better than Rick at Haywire!
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jul 2, 2019
Thank you Justin!
Jarod Hayes (Xorveus)
Local Guide • 87 reviews • 259 photos
starstarstarstarstar Jul 15, 2019
This place is amazing for any musician and I would HIGHLY recommend you go here whether it is for some minor adjustments or to buy a whole new guitar. They have incredibly low prices compared to most other places and they do very high quality work. I just bought a used electric guitar and I don’t know much about them so I figured I would take it to someone who knows a little bit more to check it out and adjust it as needed. He fixed the problem and even went above and beyond and showed me how to do it myself for future reference as well as touching up the guitar since it is rather old. They are very knowledgeable and I can garuntee that you will enjoy your visit and I can garuntee your guitar will leave there playing like new!!!
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jul 15, 2019
Thank You Jarod!! I appreciate that very much. Come back anytime!
Mitchell Goulla
12 reviews • 4 photos
starstarstarstarstar Nov 26, 2019
I would like to share a recent experience that I had with Rick Mariner at Haywire guitars I own a beautiful 2017 ebony limited run Edition nickel Hardware Gibson Les Paul Custom I love this guitar it is my prized possession. Then 2 weeks ago the unthinkable happened someone knocked it off the guitar stand and broke the headstock completely off of it and it really floored me I thought it was ruined I actually thought about throwing it in the trash but I remember hearing some talk about broken headstocks being fixed on a few sites on the internet so I did some research and found out yes it can be fixed I made some phone calls even called Gibson they’re backlogged and I heard they really don’t do that good a job anyway they would rather sell you a new one and fix the broke one all the companies I contacted and spoke with made me more uneasy about having it fixed that is until I spoke to Rick at Haywire guitars I sent him an email and he called me the very next day he was he asked fabulous to talk to very knowledgeable he took his time with me answered all my questions put my mind at ease Rick is very personable professional and courteous and for all the reasons I mentioned I support him on just that so I sent my guitar to him over that weekend he received it Monday had the neck glued and fixed and strings back on it when I spoke with him Monday evening the whole job took less than a week and I had it back the following Monday when I received the guitar back I couldn’t believe the outstanding job he did I’m gluing the headstock back on not only did he do that he put strings on it and set the entire instrument up for me I thought it sounded good before it’s like night and day how good it sounds now Rick really knows what he’s doing during the time he had my guitar I did more research on him and found out he does a lot of work for professional musicians I really got lucky finding Rick and I highly recommend him to anyone that needs any guitar work done or is interested in buying a guitar I’m buying my next one from him thanks again so much Rick
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Nov 29, 2019
You’re welcome Mitch! So glad I could reunite you with your guitar in a positive way. Thank you for sharing
brent calvert
2 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Dec 23, 2019
I originally purchased a custom guitar from Rick that I liked so well I had one made for each of my brothers.All the guitars are built to my specifications and the workmanship is what you you would expect from much higher custom builds.Give Rick a call and he can give you a guitar built with unlimited choices..
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Dec 23, 2019
Lee Barbour
5 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Feb 24, 2020
I have been a professional guitarist for 21 years and have very high standards for the instruments I play. I’m also very particular about how I like those guitars set up and additional modifications. I have found Rick to be a high level luthier who is capable of any requests and willing to work with a perfectionist such as myself…not always an easy task! If you are looking for high quality guitars matched with high level courtesy and customer service, Rick is your guy. He’s made a few guitars for me and we still collaborate on how to make various improvements as my gig needs change. Thanks for all your help, Rick!
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Feb 24, 2020
Your welcome! Thanks so much Lee for your kind words!
Morris Peltz
3 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Apr 11, 2020
I can not say enough good things about Rick and the work he did on my Classical Guitar! I was ready to sell it because I could not get the action correct. Rick fixed it and now it plays perfectly. Thank your Rick!!!
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Apr 12, 2020
Thank you Morris! So glad to help you.
Allen Kruschke
2 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Jun 8, 2020
There were problems with shipping parts to Haywire because of Covid 19.But once Rick’s crew got their hands on them a very well made, top quality Strat was born.I am very happy with it and the 1 3/4 inch neck fits me well.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jun 8, 2020
Thanks so much Allen for your kind words and extreme patience. You’re great!!
Karen Reynolds
3 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Jun 25, 2020
I was tentative at first to let Rick – or anyone for that matter – work on my guitar, but once he set the first one up I knew he was knowledgeable and skilled. So now I won’t leave him alone, I have a Gibson and Tele that were both buzzing out when I’d do bends – he fixed. I had a 12 string Conn -left for dead – he completely re worked it (had parts on hand) and put a pick up in it, now i play it often. I would give him 10 stars if I could, one of the nicest people I’ve ever met.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jun 25, 2020
Thanks so much for the great review and for your thoughtfulness taking time to write it! Rick
Chip Croft
2 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Jul 5, 2020
Haywire is the real deal. I have had Rick set up/mod my guitars for a few years now and he takes the time and has the skill to get it right. Recently decided to do a custom build T style guitar and met with Rick to go over the specs and materials. He finished it in a very timely manner and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The guitar plays, sounds and looks incredible (2 shows in and I haven’t touched my prior main guitar). If you’re in the market for a guitar or need repair/modification I would definitely give Rick a call.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jul 5, 2020
Thank You Chip! Always have time for you. You’re great!
Rat Lord
1 review • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Jul 22, 2020
Awesome service, quick turnaround, and a cool dude to boot! Thanks again Rick!
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jul 22, 2020
You got it J! Always glad to help!
LesPaul Larry
2 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Jul 27, 2020
neck shave saved me from selling my best sounding guitar now I play the guitar daily with so much ease and a lot more faster in chord changes and especially playing lead and it took 1 week including shipping that is what is so great they matched the neck paint with the back of my head stock the guitar looks like that is how it was made If i ever get another softball bat neck I will definitely send to haywire for neck shave and it had no effect on my tone of my guitar
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Feb 11, 2022
Hy Larry! Thanks so much for your vote of confidence! I am so happy I could help you with your guitars thicker than usual neck! Look forward to our next project. Rick
Larry Whicker
13 reviews • 1 photo
starstarstarstarstar Sep 21, 2020
Excellent service! Great job! Very fair price! Rick knows what he’s doing!
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Sep 22, 2020
Thank you so much Larry!!
Keith Passamonti
4 reviews • 1 photo
starstarstarstarstar Sep 27, 2020
Amazing job changing the keys on my classical. Never imagined it had so much to do with the sound. Unless you did extra stuff to it. And charged me not enough money. And during a flood at your property where you had to boat in and out in hazardous conditions. I can’t say enough about how good Rick is at what he does.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Sep 27, 2020
Thank you so much Keith. So Glad you’re happy with the repair!!!
Craig Powell
3 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Oct 9, 2020
Rick is a true professional and understands what his customers want and need. He has delivered on everything I asked for in a timely manner and the end product is above and beyond expectations.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Oct 10, 2020
Thanks so much Craig! Much appreciated.
James Crafton
1 review • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Oct 16, 2020
One of the most friendly guy I”ve ever done business with. He stands behind his work and checks with you to make sure your satisfied. He has shaved and changed the profile on 2 necks for me. All I can say is he done a professional job. 100% satisfied Thanks Rick
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Oct 16, 2020
James, thanks so much for your kind words. Much appreciated.
Don Peacock
3 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Oct 26, 2020
I had Rick set up my Gretch guitar and have had him setup several other guitars. He is the best at what he does. My guitars had already been setup but they really came to life after Rick’s setup. He is very knowledgeable and talented at what he does. He is an excellent player to boot and knows what guitarist need for top level playability. Highly recommended.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Oct 26, 2020
Thanks Don! Much appreciate your business and your wonderful review!
Tom H
4 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Nov 5, 2020
I had 2 guitars set-up by Rick today at his shop. A Takamine acoustic electric and an Epiphone Les Paul electric. What a wonderful learning experience. Rick first worked on the acoustic, explaining each step, the tools used for each step and how those tools remedied the faults in the guitar. He left no stone unturned. He checked an adjusted both necks, set the action, intonation, pickup clearance, checked every string and fret repeatedly for the slightest hint of string buzz. So methodical! He truly wants the customer to have the best instrument possible. To top it all off, he has a great, easy going personality. I felt I made a friend when I left. Quality work done by a quality person. Highest recommendation.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Nov 5, 2020
Thank you so much Tom!! I very much enjoyed working on your guitars and helping you get them exactly right.
Peggy Peacock
1 review • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Nov 25, 2020
Rick knows guitars! He has been able to correct issues with my guitars without hesitation, effortlessly. He is very accommodating with his time also. A great musician who understands what other musicians need with their instruments. I feel fortunate to have someone like Rick available to help me with my passion of music. Reasonable price for his work, great at what he does, and a cool guy. Win! Win! Craig Peacock
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Nov 25, 2020
Thanks so much Craig! You are a pleasure to work with. I always have time for you!
Daniel Pereira
3 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Nov 25, 2020
Haywire does awesome work for reasonable rates. Rick is knowledgable and gets right to the point with the work at hand. My guitars have never played as well or sounded so good.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Nov 25, 2020
Thank you Dan for taking time to stop by and leave a review. I am looking forward to working on our next project together!
Tyson Matthews
8 reviews • 2 photos
starstarstarstarstar Dec 4, 2020
Rick is a joy and pleasure to work with. Not only are his prices incredibly fair, his work is of the highest craft and attention to detail. I am certainly going nowhere else for my luthier needs going forward!
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Dec 4, 2020
Tyson, thanks very much for your review of my work. I look forward to working again on another project when asked. I always have time for guitar players and especially great guys like you. Much appreciated!
Danielle Miller
2 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Dec 30, 2020
Ordered my dad a lightweight custom P bass. Its beautiful and arrived very quickly and price was very affordable.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Dec 30, 2020
Thank you Danielle! So happy your Dad liked it!
Dan Wolfe
1 review • 1 photo
starstarstarstarstar Jan 2, 2021
I have been playing for 50 years. Here is my most recent purchase, a Haywire P bass with a lightweight body plus a matte finish on the neck that has been set up exactly to my specs. This my third Haywire. (One Strat and two P basses) I have been a customer close to ten years and all I can say is that I wish I had discovered Haywire when I was younger! RIck also can modify and adjust any guitar. He does restorations as well. Thanks for the good service as usual.
Haywire Custom Guitars P bass with lightweight body and matte finish neck.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jan 2, 2021
Thank you so much Danny! Appreciate you as a customer!
Skip Gailes
6 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Jan 6, 2021
I purchased a lovely semi hollow hand made custom guitar from Rick Mariner at Haywire guitars. Rick’s guitars are unique and beautifully crafted. He’s a wonderful guy and works really hard to provide instruments that answer the needs of individual performers, rather than expecting you to conform to the sensibilities of his instruments. If you want an artisan quality instrument, with its own voice, rather than a hastily made cookie cutter carbon copy of someone else’s, this is a great place to go.
(All this and he will work with you to craft a project that you can afford!)
Skip Gailes
35 years in the jazz faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University
Fulbright Scholar Specialist
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Jan 7, 2021
Thank you for your review Skip. It means a lot coming from such a brilliant musician. I am an admirer of your playing.
Ken Brad
2 reviews • 0 photos
starstarstarstarstar Mar 16, 2021
Incredible experience!!!
The knowledge, skill, and willingness to make it happen to the satisfaction of the player/customer can not be more evident. Rick walked us through the process step by step; and with each application we were able to test the instrument on the spot. On top of the five star rating …. We would like to add ten thumbs up!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Mar 16, 2021
Thanks so much Kenny! Looking forward to the next project together!
Jeff Wales
1 review • 4 photos
starstarstarstarstar Mar 19, 2021
Rick @ Haywire Custom Guitars was absolutely awesome in helping me get a hard to find Furch acoustic guitar at a great deal. He handled all the communication with the distributor and was persistent in getting me the guitar I wanted (which was hard to find). He also set up the guitar to my preferences. Rick is a very knowledgeable, kind, and passionate guy, one who’s all about helping out fellow musicians. I know that if I ever need another Furch guitar or want to purchase a killer electric guitar I will definitely contact Rick and Haywire Custom Guitars.
Haywire Custom Guitars Inc. South Carolina, USA
Owner
Mar 19, 2021
Thanks so much Jeff! I look forward to helping with the next project soon!
Bruce Nocita
