Welcome to Forner Co, where passion for music and craftsmanship converge to create exceptional custom guitars and guitar parts. Our journey began with a simple idea: to provide musicians with instruments that resonate not just with sound, but with soul. Based in the heart of Leipzig – Germany, we have spent years perfecting our art, allowing us to combine traditional techniques with modern technology to bring you instruments that truly stand apart.

Our Mission

At Forner Co, our mission is to empower musicians. We believe that every guitarist deserves an instrument that feels like an extension of themselves—tailored to their style, technique, and personal expression. From the seasoned professional to the enthusiastic beginner, we are committed to crafting guitars that enhance creativity and elevate performance.

Craftsmanship with Integrity

Every instrument we build is a labor of love. Our team consists of experienced luthiers, each with a unique background in woodworking, design, and sound engineering. We take pride in sourcing the finest materials from sustainable sources, ensuring that our guitars are not only beautiful but also built to last.

Handcrafted Excellence

Our custom guitars are meticulously crafted by hand. Each piece is carefully constructed using high-quality woods, including mahogany, maple, and rosewood, selected for their tonal characteristics and aesthetic beauty. Every detail matters, from the selection of the wood to the finishing touches. Our luthiers pour their expertise and passion into each instrument, ensuring that no two guitars are alike.

Customization Options

One of the hallmarks of Forner Co is our commitment to customization. We understand that every musician has their own unique sound and style. That’s why we offer a range of options for our custom guitars:

• Body Shape & Style: Choose from classic shapes like Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Les Paul, or create your own unique design.
• Wood Selection: Select from a variety of tonewoods that not only affect sound but also impact the overall look of your instrument.
• Finishing Touches: From paint finishes to natural oils, our finishing options allow you to personalize the aesthetics to match your personality.
• Hardware Choices: Opt for pickups, bridges, and tuners that best suit your playing style and tonal preferences.

When you choose Forner Co, you are choosing an instrument that is uniquely yours—one that embodies your musical journey.

The Forner Experience

Our commitment to customer satisfaction goes beyond just building guitars. At Forner Co, we strive to create an experience that resonates with musicians at every level. Whether you’re working with our team to design your dream guitar or exploring our handcrafted parts and accessories, we ensure that you feel valued and understood throughout the process.

Personalized Consultations

We offer personalized consultations to help you navigate the customization process. Our team is here to listen to your ideas, offer expert advice, and collaborate with you to create a guitar that meets your needs. We believe that communication is key, and we encourage our customers to share their vision with us.

Comprehensive Support

After purchasing your guitar, our relationship doesn’t end there. Forner Co provides ongoing support, including setup assistance, maintenance advice, and repairs, ensuring that your instrument remains in peak condition. We want you to focus on what matters most—making music.

Our Community

Forner Co is more than just a company; we are a community of musicians, artists, and creators. We love to connect with fellow music enthusiasts through events, workshops, and online platforms. We believe in sharing knowledge and fostering creativity, and we frequently host jam sessions, guitar clinics, and collaborative projects to inspire and enrich our community.

Connect with Us

We invite you to join our growing family. Follow us on social media to stay updated on our latest projects, new products, and community events. Share your musical journey with us and tag us with #FornerCoGuitars as you play your custom instrument. Your story inspires us!

Commitment to Sustainability

In every step of our process, we maintain a strong commitment to sustainability. We recognize the importance of protecting our planet, and we strive to minimize our environmental impact. Our wood sources are certified, and we utilize eco-friendly practices in our manufacturing processes. By choosing Forner Co, you are supporting a company that values both artistry and the environment.

Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it—hear from our satisfied customers! We are proud of the relationships we’ve built with musicians around the world. Here’s what some of them have to say:

• “The custom guitar I ordered exceeded my expectations. The craftsmanship is impeccable, and the sound is phenomenal!” – Sarah T.
• “Forner Co took the time to understand what I wanted, and the result is a guitar that feels like it was made just for me.” – Mike L.
• “I’ve never experienced such personalized service before. They truly care about their customers and their craft.” – Jessica R.

Looking Ahead

As we continue to grow, Forner Co remains dedicated to innovation and excellence in the world of custom guitars and parts. We are constantly exploring new techniques and designs to push the boundaries of what is possible, all while staying true to our roots of quality and craftsmanship.

Join Us on this Journey

Whether you’re looking for a bespoke guitar that reflects your individuality or quality parts to enhance your existing instrument, Forner Co is here to fulfill your musical dreams. We welcome you to discover the Forner difference—where your vision meets our craft.

Thank you for considering Forner Co Custom Guitars & Parts. We can’t wait to help you create the perfect instrument that not only plays beautifully but also tells your unique story through music. Reach out to us today, and let’s bring your musical vision to life!

Guitar Info:

1. Headstock

The Head of the guitar Is the flat part of wood at the end the neck that holds the tuners. The size and shape determine the arrangement and kind of tuner and to a certain extent the sustain of notes due to the way the neck vibrates.

2. Tuners

The tuners are located at the head of the guitar. The shape and size of the head determine the placement and arrangement of the tuners. They are usually arranged with either 6 on one side or 3 on one side and 3 on the other. There are other arrangements too but not too many.

3. String Retainers

String retainers are mostly found on guitars like the Fender Stratocaster. They are there to keep the tension on the string and keep it from popping out of place.

4. Truss Adjustment

The truss adjustment adjusts the curve of the neck to keep the strings from buzzing and to adjust the height of the strings. If your a beginner and don’t want to mess up your guitar, I would suggest that you have a knowledgeable friend that has done it dozens of times or a good guitar tech take care of that for you if you need it. Worth the money.

5. Nut

The nut is a piece of skinny plastic or bone that has slots in it to hold each individual string. The nut makes a difference in the sound and play-ability of a guitar. The slots have to be cut properly at the right depth to keep the strings at the proper height above the frets to keep them from making buzzing sounds and to make the guitar easier to play.

6. Neck

The neck is the long piece of wood that projects from the body and holds the fretboard, the frets, the nut, head and tuners. Inside the neck is a truss rod that keeps the neck adjusted to the right curve so that everything works well.

7. Frets

The frets are pieces of skinny metal that run across the fretboard at regular spacing determined by the length of the neck. When a chord or note is fretted, you push the string up against it with your fingers. That shortens the length that the string vibrates and raises the pitch to the note of that place on the fretboard.

8. Fret Markers

Fret markers are on the fretboard. They are usually a dot or other shape. They are there to help you figure out where you are on the fretboard. After you have been playing for awhile they become a subconscious marker that helps you know where you are without even thinking about it.

9. Fretboard

The fretboard is the top part of the neck that holds the frets and the fret markers. The notes of the fretboard are all laid out according to the tuning in evenly spaced intervals so that the notes are always in the same spots with the same tuning. The fretboard itself is usually made of wood. It is sometimes called the fingerboard.

10. Strings

A regular guitar has six strings. They go from skinny to fat. The exact size is the guitar owners choice. When going from one size set of strings to another the guitar might need to be set up by a guitar tech because of the various ways that the strings affect the guitar. Here’s an example: I once got a wild hair and decided I wanted fat strings on one of my guitars. Well, the neck didn’t take the tension of the new strings too well and the curve turned extreme. I could not play the guitar until I put the old size strings back on. It’s really your choice as to the size of the strings. Just be ready to take the guitar in and have it setup again.

11. Body

This is one of the differences between the parts of an electric guitar compared to an acoustic. Acoustics are all hollow. Most electric guitars have solid wood bodies. Some have semi-hollow bodies with a solid piece of wood going down the middle to keep it from howling with feedback. Some are hollow bodies meant for low volume situations or some other way to keep the feedback down.

12. Pickguard

Pickguards are there to keep the pick from scratching the body, but that is not all that they do. On a guitar like a Fender Stratocaster, they have all the electronics mounted to them.

13. Pickups

The pickups are the parts of an electric guitar that make it an electric guitar. The pickups are electronic components that sense the movement of a string and convert it to a small electric signal that is sent down the cord and into an amplifier. There are many different types of pickups. Each with their own sound. You can completely change the sound of an electric guitar by changing the pickups.

14. Pickup Selector

The pickup selector switches on and off the pickups in the electric guitar equipped with more than one pickup. This changes the sound coming from the guitar.

15. Volume and Tone Controls

These controls do exactly what they are named. These parts of an electric guitar turn the volume up and down and change the amount of treble. That’s it.

16. Bridge

The Bridge of the electric guitar is where the strings are anchored at the other end of the guitar. This is one of the parts of an electric guitar that serves multiple purposes. Not only does it anchor the strings, it is also where the intonation of the guitar is set. The intonation is adjusted by moving the parts called saddle. The saddle can move back and forth with an adjustment screw and that is how the intonation is set. This adjustment insures that the tuning is accurate all the way up and down the fretboard.

17. Strap Button

The strap button is where you hook up your guitar strap. The best kind of a strap button is a locking strap button. This keeps your strap locked into place and secure.

18. Output Jack

Note: the output jack is labeled input on the picture, (oops). The output jack is where the signal from the pickups goes out to the amplifier.

19. Tremolo Bar (Whammy Bar)

The tremolo bar is one of the parts of an electric guitar that can be used for special effects of raising and lowering the pitch of the notes. This is also called a vibrato bar.