Baker is committed to crafting the finest electric instruments available. The knowledge and skill which Gene Baker and Gil Vasquez have acquired while building for Fender Musical Instruments Inc. (Custom Shop), Gibson Musical Instruments(Custom Shop), and Jackson Guitars (Custom Shop) is evident in the design and execution of the entire Baker line. Baker constantly pushes the envelope, utilizing only the highest quality materials and hardware, with an unwavering eye towards old world craftsmanship and strict attention to details. Baker Guitars are the consummate marriage of the latest technological advances in computer technology and fine hand craftsmanship, which even the most jaded guitar enthusiast can appreciate. Baker offers a dizzying array of options, and we cater to the needs of the individual player. This is what sets them apart from the cookie cutter ease of manufacture mentality which so dominates the industry.
"What makes us different?" "Many say it's the little things we do that really make a difference such as hand shaping and fitting each humbucking pickup ring so it matches the shape of our carve top models, other companies tend to just screw them in place causing rings to break or have unsightly gaps between the ring and body. Even our nuts are final detailed sanded, shaped and polished for a clean, round look. Control back plates are fit as snug as they get, no hideous large gaps as found on many other companies high dollar guitars. Many companies stay away from the highly decorative bindings in cream, white, multiple bound etc… because of the additional labor time required and opt for the more simple natural wood simulated binding effect or no binding at all. Binding is an old school technique that seems to have fallen by the way side in exchange to speed production times. Many people perceive the more simple natural wood simulated binding as being equal to the much more time consuming detail work required for crème or other plastic inlaid bindings, those you are vintage guitar freaks pride our attention to old school details. We say thank you to those who have recognized all these little details that we pride ourselves and our guitars for."