The Praise Him with Strings DL-225 model guitar is priced at $3,995 MSRP to reflect the full measure of what goes into building it with excellence and intention.

This price represents:

  • Careful selection of premium tonewoods chosen for tone, stability, and beauty

  • Individual hand-voicing and structural shaping for balanced, responsive sound

  • Detailed craftsmanship throughout the build — not rushed, not automated

  • Professional finishing, setup, and long-term durability standards

  • Laser Engraving

    Laser engraving an image on wood is a careful blend of creativity and craftsmanship.

    First, we professionally prepare the image.

    Then, using precision laser technology, the image is carefully etched into the surface.

    The laser gently burns the design into the wood, creating rich tones and stunning detail.

    Finally, we clean and finish the piece to enhance the contrast and protect it, leaving you with a

    beautiful image.

    The time and discipline required to create an instrument crafted as testimony

There is no inflated margin or artificial pricing model behind it. The number reflects what it truly takes to build the instrument properly — with integrity in materials, workmanship, and purpose.

The result is a guitar designed to perform at a high level, endure over time, and stand as something crafted as testimony — faithfully serving both the player and the calling behind its name.

Praise Him with Strings Pricing Rationale

• American built commissioned guitar.
• A ladder-braced, all-mahogany 00 design inspired by historic early era Gibson acoustics.
• 60 hours of hands-on skilled labor per guitar, executed in a controlled environment.
• Structural and tonal decisions made for voice support, clarity, and longevity.
• Materials and hardware chosen for function and durability.

What You Are Paying For

Labor Reality

Each DL-225 requires approximately 60 hours of direct hands-on labor. Even at a modest professional shop rate, labor alone represents a significant portion of the instrument’s cost. This does not include non-billable time such as tooling, maintenance, documentation, or quality control

Why It Costs More Than Factory Guitars

Factory-produced guitars reduce cost through overseas labor, automated finishing systems, and high-volume output. The DL-225 is built by commission, by hand, with fixed specifications and human oversight at every stage. Consistency is achieved through discipline, not automation

Value Beyond the Instrument

The DL-225 isn’t designed as a novelty or a model chasing the latest fad. It’s built for lasting relevance and everyday musical life. It is intended to be a long-term musical tool with stable voicing, serviceability, and a clear lineage. Pricing reflects sustainability for both the builder and the instrument’s future owner.
In short, the DL-225 is priced to honestly reflect what it takes to build it correctly—with purpose, restraint, and respect for the craft.