All guitars are one of a kind and built hand in hand with the client. Each step of the way the client comes along with pictures and updates. When they get their guitar, they know it is the only one on earth like it.
What it costs
From$4,000
Most builds land between $4,000 and $6,000. Every one is one of a kind, built hand in hand with the client.
Guitars from Joe's bench in Newburgh, finished and in progress. Yours gets built hand in hand with you.
How a build goes
Each step of the way, the client comes along with pictures and updates. When you get your guitar, you know it is the only one on earth like it.
Step 1
A one-of-a-kind instrument, made for you and only you, built hand in hand.
Step 2
$1,000 to $1,200 covers parts and materials. Your slot joins the list, currently about twelve months.
Step 3
Each step of the way, the build comes to you in pictures and updates.
Step 4
It ships free anywhere in the US. When you get it, you know it is the only one on earth like it.
The Signature
Deep gloss over figured burl tops and solid colors. That is the look of every finished build on this page.
Every guitar is built hand in hand with the client. You get pictures and updates at each step, the finish included.
Before you ask
Tell Joe what you want built. Builds start at $4,000, with about a 12-month waiting list.
Newburgh, Indiana · joepapin@rocketmail.com
Builds by commission · about a 12-month list
Builds by commission, with about a 12-month waiting list. Repairs by appointment.
Newburgh, Indiana · (812) 618-5706 · joepapin@rocketmail.com