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Build Guide

Questions? We'd love to hear about the guitar you're imagining.

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Every Mad Jones guitar is built one at a time, which means availability is limited.

Our current wait time is typically 9–12 months from the time an order is placed. All prices include a hard case and insured shipping within the continental United States. Final pricing depends on the materials, features, and level of customization selected for your instrument.

Custom Guitars

  • Bolt-On Construction: starting at $4,700
  • Set-Neck Construction: starting at $5,700
  • Neck-Through Construction: starting at $6,700
  • Starting at $7,000

Reserving Your Build

A non-refundable $250 deposit reserves your place in the build queue.

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When it's time to begin your guitar, we'll schedule a design consultation to discuss your goals, preferences, specifications, and aesthetic details.
Once the design is finalized, a payment equal to 50% of the project total (less your deposit) is due before construction begins.
Construction typically takes between 3–6 months, depending on the complexity of the design and the type of instrument being built.
The remaining balance is due upon completion, prior to delivery.
1

Preliminary Consultation

Step 1

Call or email to schedule a preliminary consultation.

2

Deposit Due to Secure Spot

Step 2

If you would like to proceed, reserve your place in the build queue with a $250 non-refundable deposit.

3

Second Meeting to Finalize Design

Step 3

When it's time to begin your guitar, we'll meet again to discuss your vision and finalize the design.

4

Begin Guitar Construction

Step 4

Construction begins once the design is finalized and the initial payment is received.

5

3-6 Months Build Time

Step 5

Your guitar is handcrafted over the next 3–6 months, depending on the design and construction requirements.

6

Instrument Set-Up and Shipped

Step 6

Final balance due. Your completed instrument is carefully set up, inspected, and shipped in its case, ready to play.