Veritas Portlander | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 40
This week on Golden Age of Gear, Derek & Joey sit down with a stunning Veritas Portlander custom build — a guitar that blends boutique craftsmanship with unique player-focused specs. From a wenge neck and custom burst finish to the kind of details only a small shop can pull off, this Portlander has us asking: is it better to spec a guitar exactly how you want, or let the builder do what they do best?
👉 In this episode:
First impressions of the Veritas Portlander ✨
The pros & cons of custom-spec guitars ⚖️
Neck shapes, pickups, trims & why sometimes less is more
Stories about Sorokin, Lumiere, Novo, James Tyler & other boutique builders 🔥
Why collaboration with a luthier often creates the most inspiring instruments
If you’ve ever wondered about ordering a custom guitar, this one’s for you.
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Would you fully spec a custom build, or let the luthier do their thing?
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