Mulberry Street Guitars

About

Buddy Cazee

Hello. My name is Buddy Cazee. I am the Owner and Head Luthier of Mulberry Street Guitars. Mulberry Street Guitars is currently a 2 person family business. Together with my wife, Michelle Cazee, we produce a limited number of guitars each year. This allows us to focus on the details and quality to ensure that our customers have the gratification and delight that only an instrument that fits that person on an individual level can bring. Michelle brings an artistic touch to the designs as she has been an artist in a number of different mediums.

At Mulberry Street Guitars, we will be offering a number of different services including manufacture of world class instruments as well as a full service repair shop to help maintain all of those instruments which, as an artist, are so loved and adored.

Follow your passion:

I have had a love of woodworking since I was a young man. I have spent much of my adult life honing my craft and expanding my skill set. The pride of building something with your hands that you can touch and feel which brings joy to another person is something that I love. I have also had a love of musical instruments for my entire adult life. It only made sense that I would marry these passions to build instruments. I spent many years doing research on what makes each instrument special including materials, design of the instrument, and other techniques that affect instrument performance. There came a time when I decided it was time to take the next step in my journey, so I attended the world famous Galloup School of Lutherie led by Bryan Galloup, the foremost expert on guitar tone. Upon graduation, I decided to start planning and implementing my own studio to start the next leg of my journey.

As with any Luthier, I am on the never ending journey for the perfect balance of tone and feel. This challenge of perfection is what drives us all. It is what will keep me going until the end of my days.
We want to focus on the one on one experience that exists between a person and their instrument. Our goal is to provide you with an instrument that makes that connection.
I am sure that you have questions regarding the process, so….

Building Faq

How long does it take to build a guitar?

Building an acoustic guitar can take up to 6-12 months to complete based on the complexity of the design and the materials used. Building an electric guitar can take as much as 3 months based on design requirements and material availability.

What is the cost of one of your acoustic guitars?

The base price for our initial Monarch is $4500. This model comes with basic rosette design and inlay work. It will have either a spruce or cedar top. The neck will be crafted from Mahogany. Standard back and side material is Maple or Mahogany. Standard bridge and fingerboard material is Ebony. Utilize Gotoh tuners and D’Addario Strings unless otherwise specified and agreed upon.

Can I order guitars with different options?

We can customize to the instrument to fit your individual needs to an extent. This needs to be discussed during the initial quote process to obtain agreement between parts on the specs. There are some limitations based on materials and overall set up. Our focus is to make our instrument the best it can be. For this reason, we only accept some changes.

Do you used purchased parts to produce your guitars?

Our guitars are fabricated completely in our shop by our team. There are basic items that are purchased to support final assembly like tuners and strings, but all other materials are crafted within our shop from raw materials.

Do you produce electric guitars?

We are currently planning to develop and release a line of electrical guitars starting in mid 2022. We will start with 1-2 models. Our focus will be on perfecting these items before release. At that point, we may expand to more models.

Do your guitars come with a warranty?

We warranty our guitars against any defect in craftsmanship or materials for ten years. This warranty does not cover any issues related to neglect or adverse reactions from improper care, climate, humidity, or temperature. Pickups and electronics (if installed) are warrantied for 3 years. All warranty repairs or alterations are performed at the discretion of Mulberry Street Guitars to ensure the instruments stability, playability and musicality remain intact. Any repairs or alterations not performed or authorized by Mulberry Street Guitars would negate this warranty herein.

How do I order a custom guitar?

To order a custom guitar, you can use the request form on the website to contact us, or just contact us directly to discuss your vision for the instrument. Please make notes of what interests you in regards to materials, design specs, and overall feel of the instrument. After our initial discussions, I will provide you a draft estimate. After we agree on details, I will provide you an official quote.

Repair Faq

Do you offer rush jobs?

We cannot commit to complete rush jobs on instruments. With that said, we strive to support all of our customer needs and will do our level best to support your needs within reason. Please understand that we strive to satisfy all of our customers, so we have to be fair to all in the schedule.

Do you purchase used guitars?

We will consider purchase of a used instrument if an agreeable price can be found for that instrument. Please inquire if you have something that you feel can fit our needs.

Repair Terms and conditions:

o You will receive an initial quote for the repair when the instrument is received. Your instrument is secure and fully insured while in our possession. A 50% deposit is required for estimates over $250. Initial quotes and commitments are based on our best estimate of required time and effort necessary to produce a professional result. If unforeseen issues arise during the work we will notify you for approval of any repairs above the original quote prior to completing this work.

We'll work with you to schedule another appointment when your work order is complete. Your email address will be used to send invoices and follow-up communications. You can choose to opt out any time after your order is complete.

Instruments left at the shop for more than 30 days after completion will be sold to recover our costs. Mulberry Street Guitars and their affiliates, employees and owners will not be held responsible for any decrease in value to your instrument due to any modification requested by the customer as part of the repair process.