Commission an Instrument

Explore the tonewoods, materials, and design choices that will shape your custom guitar. From master grade tonewoods to the smallest details.

— BASE PRICING —

Dread/Sloped D: $5,000

OM/OOO: $4,750

OO/O: $4,500

PARLOR: $4,250

Browse Tonewood Selections

    • Western Red Cedar

    • Redwood (Sequoia)

    • Engelmann Spruce

    • Italian Spruce (European/Alpine)

    • Sitka Spruce

    • Adirondack Spruce (Red)

    • Alaskan Yellow Cedar

    • Mahogany (Genuine/Honduran)

    • Mahogany (Genuine/Honduran)

    • Black Walnut

    • Koa

    • Myrtlewood

    • Sapele

    • Maple

    • Ovangkol

    • African Padauk

    • Ziricote

    • Pau Ferro

    • Bubinga

    • Indian Rosewood

    • Guatemalan Rosewood

    • Madagascar Rosewood

    • Brazilian Rosewood

    • Cocobolo

    • Malaysian Blackwood

    • Macassar Ebony

    • Pale Moon Ebony

  • Many neck options are available. 12 fret neck with slotted headstock or 14 fret neck with solid headstock are standard, and each neck is made using one of the three construction methods:

    • One piece

    • Two piece

    • Laminated

    All neck materials are made of genuine mahogany billets, and laminate materials are usually rosewood.

    • Ovangkol

    • Granadillo

    • Padauk

    • Indian Rosewood

    • Pau Ferro

    • Madagascar Rosewood

    • Ziricote

    • Brazilian Rosewood

    • Adirondack Sprcuce

    • Sitka Spruce

    • Engelmann Spruce

Explore the tonewoods that will shape your instrument.

Process and Timeline

WEEK 1

1. Initial Material Selection
    a. Tonewood Selection
    b. Hardware Selection
    c. Other Material Selection

2. Detailed Design

3. Pickup Selection (if desired)

4. Discuss Custom Materials
    a. Inlay
    b. Binding Selections

5. Finalize Material Selection

6. Order Materials

WEEK 2

  1. Receive Materials

    a. Process Materials

  2. Begin Build

WEEK 3-6

  1. Build in progress

WEEK 6-8

  1. Apply Finish

  2. Complete Final Setup

  3. Delivery

Let's Get Started!

If you're interested in commissioning an instrument with me, complete the form with a few details about your project. I'll review your message and get back to you within 24 hours.

NOTE: a non-refundable deposit of $1,500 is required to start your custom guitar. This guarantees your place in the build queue and allows us to dedicate materials specifically for your instrument.