Custom Electric Guitar Builds


Level 1: The "Bolt-On" Custom Assembly

Estimated Price: $1,200 – $1,800

Best for: Custom configuration using premium off-the-shelf parts tailored to your hardware and pickup choices.

  • Specs Included:

    • Professional selection of high-quality, pre-fabricated neck and body components.

    • Full assembly, neck pocket refinement, and hardware installation.

    • Setup: Includes nut slotting, action/intonation, and electronics soldering.

    • Finish: Standard satin or gloss nitro/poly finish provided by manufacturer.

Level 2: The Semi-Custom Spec Build

Estimated Price: $2,000 – $2,800

Best for: Unique wood combinations, specific neck profiles, or custom finish colors.

  • Specs Included:

    • Custom-shaped or routed bodies; bespoke neck contouring (soft V, C, U, etc.).

    • Choice of premium domestic hardwoods (e.g., Alder, Swamp Ash, Maple).

    • Electronics: Custom pickup pairing and standard wiring schematics.

    • Finish: Custom solid color or translucent "burst" spray work.

Level 3: The Artisan Custom

Estimated Price: $3,000 – $4,500

Best for: High-end aesthetic appointments, exotic top woods, and specialized wiring configurations.

  • Specs Included:

    • Hand-contoured body carving for improved ergonomics and weight relief.

    • Premium "Grade-A" figured tops (e.g., Flame/Quilted Maple, Walnut).

    • Electronics: Complex wiring (e.g., coil splitting, phase switching, treble bleeds).

    • Hardware: Selection of boutique hardware (e.g., Callaham, Hipshot, Gotoh).

    • Finish: Hand-rubbed oil finishes or professional-grade nitrocellulose lacquer.

Level 4: The Signature Luthier Build

Estimated Price: $5,000 – $7,500

Best for: Serious collectors wanting an instrument built entirely from raw lumber using traditional techniques.

  • Specs Included:

    • Full raw-lumber construction: neck and body hand-carved, joined, and shaped from scratch.

    • Materials: Master-grade woods, including old-growth or rare stock.

    • Fretboard: Bound necks with premium fretwire and custom inlays.

    • Advanced Finish: Multi-layered, vintage-correct nitrocellulose finishing process.

    • Complete setup and "blueprinting" of the instrument for your unique playing style.

Level 5: The Masterpiece Commission

Estimated Price: $8,000 – $12,000+

Best for: One-of-a-kind art pieces or instruments requiring extensive inlay work and rare material sourcing.

  • Specs Included:

    • Includes all Level 4 services.

    • Exotic Appointments: Gold-plated hardware, genuine abalone/mother-of-pearl full fretboard inlays.

    • Artistry: Carved top, back, or custom relief work on the headstock.

    • Design: Deep consultation process; instrument designed specifically to solve unique musical or ergonomic requirements.

    • Extensive documentation, including "build progress" photography and detailed specifications history.