Build Your Dream Guitar

A guided journey to create your perfect instrument. We'll help you make confident choices every step of the way.

How It Works

This is a preorder inquiry form. Share your vision with us, and we'll guide you through the rest.

Submit Your Vision

Fill out the form below with your preferences and playing style

We'll Connect

Within 24 hours, we'll reach out to discuss details and answer questions

Build Begins

Once confirmed, your custom guitar enters our 12-16 week build queue

1954–1970

Vintage-Correct Finishes

Historically inspired colors from the golden era of electric guitars. Each finish is applied using traditional nitrocellulose lacquer—the same material used on original instruments from this period.

Vintage Classics

Blonde

Two-Tone

Three-Tone

Black

Olympic

Legendary Custom Colors

Fiesta
Red

Sonic
Blue

Daphne
Blue

Surf
Green

Lake Placid
Blue

Candy Apple
Red

About Nitrocellulose Lacquer

All finishes are applied using traditional nitrocellulose lacquer—the same material used on vintage instruments from 1954–1970. Unlike modern polyurethane finishes, nitrocellulose is a living finish that breathes with the wood.

Over time, nitrocellulose naturally ages, fades, and develops a warm amber patina. Colors will shift subtly with exposure to light and air. Sunbursts deepen. Whites cream. Blues soften. This is not a defect—it's the authentic character of vintage-correct finishing.

Every guitar becomes unique as it ages, developing its own story through natural finish evolution.

Authentic Aging

Natural yellowing and patina development

Resonant Tone

Thin finish allows wood to breathe freely

Vintage Character

Each guitar develops unique personality

Design Your Guitar

Take your time with each section. Click any option again to deselect it. There are no wrong answers—just your perfect guitar waiting to be built.

Let's Start With You

So we can reach you about your build

Full Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number (Optional)

Instagram Handle (Optional)

Delivery Details

Where should we ship your custom guitar?

Street Address *

City *

State / Province *

Postal / ZIP Code *

Country *

Flat Rate International Shipping

We ship worldwide with secure, insured delivery: $280 USD

Your guitar will be carefully packaged and fully insured during transit. Tracking information provided.

Signature Models

Choose a legendary artist guitar or start fully custom

Select Model *

Orientation

How you play

Right-handed

Left-handed

Pre CBS / CBS

The vintage era that defines your guitar's character

Pre CBS

1954–1964

CBS

1965–1970

Relic Level

How much vintage wear do you want?

Light relic

Subtle aging

Medium relic

Played-in look

Heavy relic

Road-worn

Finish Color

Choose your vintage-correct finish

Vintage Classics

Blonde

Two-Tone
Sunburst

Three-Tone
Sunburst

Black

Olympic
White

Legendary Custom Colors

Fiesta
Red

Sonic
Blue

Daphne
Blue

Surf
Green

Lake Placid
Blue

Candy Apple
Red

Please select Pre CBS or CBS era to choose a finish color.

Weather Checking

Fine cracks in the finish for authentic vintage character

Body Weather Checking *

Yes

Neck Weather Checking *

Yes

Wood Type

The foundation of your tone

Alder 2 Pieces

Ash 2 Pieces

Pickups Type

The voice of your guitar

Custom Pre CBS

'54–'64

Custom CBS

'65–'70

SRV Style Pickups

John Mayer Style Pickups

Pickguard

Classic vintage styles

Select Pickguard Color *

Mint Green

3 Ply only

White

1 or 3 Ply

Parchment

1 or 3 Ply

Tortoise

3 Ply only

Black

1 or 3 Ply

Tremolo Bridge

Vintage-style bridge options

Bridge Type *

Tremolo Bridge Orientation

Bridge orientation preference

Right-handed

Left-handed

Custom Neck

Neck orientation preference

Right-handed

Left-handed

Reverse for Right-handed

Radius

Fingerboard curvature

7.25"

Vintage curve

9.5"

Modern feel

Compound

9.5" to 12"

Fingerboard Construction

Construction style

Slab Board

Veneer board

Fingerboard Wood

The wood under your fingers

Dark Indian Rosewood

Rift sawn maple

Dot Inlays

Customize your fingerboard markers

Dot Material *

White Dots

Pearl Dots

Aged Dots

12th Fret Dot Spacing *

Wide Spacing

Narrow Spacing

Neck Profile

The shape that fits your hand

Profile Shape *

Neck Shaft Wood

Premium wood options for your neck

Rift sawn maple

Standard

Flame Maple 2A

+$150

Birdseye Maple 3A

+$200

Tuners

Choose your tuning machines

Tuner Type *

Fender Pure Vintage

Standard

Kluson Deluxe

Standard

Fender 70s F-style

Standard

Fender XGE-1G SRV-John Mayer Style

+$590

Fret Size & Type

Choose your fret specifications

Fret Size *

Additional Notes

Any special requests or details we should know?

Your Notes (Optional)

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Payment Reference

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Payment Options

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100% Full PaymentSAVE 5%

Pay the full amount now and save 5% on your total order

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50% Deposit

Pay 50% now to start your build, remaining 50% before shipping

Due now: $3,780

Remaining balance due before shipping

Payment Terms

Full Payment: Get 5% off your entire order when you pay 100% upfront
50% Deposit: Pay half now to secure your build slot, remaining balance due before shipping
All payments are secure and processed through PayPal or Wise

Payment Method

Choose your preferred payment method

PayPal

Secure payment with PayPal

+5.4% transaction fee applies

Wise

International bank transfer via Wise

No additional fees

Order Summary

Custom Build Base Price$3,500

Selected Options:

International Shipping (Flat Rate)+$280

Subtotal$3,780

Total Before Fees$3,780

Amount Due Now$3,780

You'll receive payment details and your order reference number

Fast & Secure Worldwide Shipping

DHL Express delivers your custom guitar to your doorstep in just 2-5 business days

2-5 Days

Fast delivery to your door

Fully Insured

Complete protection during transit

Real-Time Tracking

Monitor every step of the journey

Flat Rate Shipping: $280 USD

All guitars ship via DHL Express with full insurance, professional packaging, and signature confirmation. Your instrument will arrive safely at your doorstep within 2-5 business days, anywhere in the world.

What Happens Next?

24h

Quick Response

We'll reach out to discuss your build, answer questions, and refine details together.

12-16

Week Build Time

Your guitar is handcrafted with care, aged, and set up to perfection before shipping.

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Lifetime Support

Every Rulesbreaker guitar comes with lifetime craftsmanship guarantee and builder support.