Want a CUSTOM GUITAR Made to Spec - Who's the Man?

[sgt_steiner]

Hello All --

Looking to have a custom guitar built for myself. Essentially an SG body shape, extremely lightweight, with a thin "u" neck profile. Looking to keep the damage in the $2K to $3K range. I live in the L.A. area.

Anybody have suggestions of who I should contact? People who do great work without a two-year wait? Any suggestions, pics of guitars you've had made, links, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Rumblefish]

My John Jagneaux Les Paul continually amazes the most hardcore Les Paul fanatics I know.I've played some various R7 through R9 Gibsons and they all fell short of my Jag.Hand made and hand carved with Brazilian R.W. board
and Honduran Mahogany,etc.For under $2k!Go to his website.My guitar is on the home page.Yes,he'll do anything you want.

 

[voojo]

I don't know his wait time, but this guy is right near L.A. and builds beautiful guitars, in fact he has several SG style guitars on his page. Check him out!!

http://www.onyxforgeguitars.com/

Someday I would like to own one of his guitars...

Seth

 

[dhdfoster]

Jason Lollar has a beautiful SG on his site. About 3gs, but I don't know about waiting time. Based on his reputation, I'd feel very confidant having him build a guitar.

 

[orogeny]

Phil and David Petillo in NJ

732-531-6338

http://www.petilloguitars.com/

none better. . . though i don't know if that's in their price range anymore, to tell you the truth.

 

[EunosFD]

Lowel Guitars did/does SG-shaped guitars & seem to be very reasonably priced. I believe there's a TGP'er or two who own 'em.

 

[bek]

Thinking seriously about this one, myself. Builds all by hand or cnc, practically anything you want: http://jarrettguitars.com/home.php

 

[reentune]

Scott Heatley might make an ess-gee. He certainly has before.
He makes a hell of a guitar, that's for sure.

 

[PFCG]

if you dont mind the slight modification you could always call up esp. Their custom shop is excellent, otherwise those heatleys look really nice

 

[sgt_steiner]

Hello All -- Thanks for the many cool suggestions. Love to hear more.

Sent an e-mail to Heatley -- waiting to hear back.

Already own 2 ESP's -- which I love -- but I priced a custom order Viper and it was $3000 with case... and a full year's wait.

 

[PFCG]

ive gotta say you will almost always wait the better part of a year for a custom guitar. Thats kind of a tall order for a custom builder and especially in your price range. I know some guys will speed it up but you gotta pay more.

 

[sgt_steiner]

It's confirmed -- Heatley is no longer doing custom work outside his own designs.

Still looking for the right guy if anyone has suggestions.

 

[EunosFD]

Well, if you're still looking for an SG shape then check with Lowel Guitars:

http://www.sombrabella.com/lowelguitars/

AFAIK they still do 'em.