Build the Guitar You've Always Wanted.

It depends on the builder and the complexity of the build. Most Fender and Gibson Custom Shop orders run six to twelve months. Martin and Taylor Custom builds typically land in the same range. Heavily customized or Masterbuilt instruments can take longer.

Yes. Custom orders are non-cancellable from the builder's side once placed, so we collect a deposit when the order goes in. The remainder is due when the instrument arrives at the shop.

That's part of why you'd come to us instead of ordering blind. We'll walk you through the options, suggest specs based on the sound you're after, and pull examples off the wall so you can compare neck profiles, woods, and pickups in person.

Most things, yes. Each custom shop has its own menu of available options. Fender Custom Shop and Gibson Custom Murphy Lab offer the most flexibility, including Masterbuilt and Made 2 Measure programs where almost anything is on the table. Martin and Taylor have extensive option lists but operate within their model frameworks.

If something specific isn't on a builder's standard menu, we'll ask. The answer is sometimes yes.

It depends entirely on the builder, the model, the specs, and any special options. A Team Built Fender Custom Shop Strat lands in a different ballpark than a Masterbuilt, and a Murphy Lab Les Paul is a different conversation than a standard Custom Shop SG.

Once we know what you're after, we'll put together a real quote. There's no obligation to move forward.

We carry and order from a number of other brands. If you have a specific builder in mind that isn't on this page, mention it in the form and we'll let you know if we can place the order.