SHOCK THE FOX bespoke handmade guitars

We open our books once a year - I am truly trying to limit the number of completed guitar builds each year so that I can focus on quality and craftsmanship. This will ensure that you get everything that you hoped for, and more. Once I "hit the switch", I only take the first 5 orders for this calendar year.  Once you make the deposit, this ensures your spot in line, and we will start talking about your dream!

I know, I know, you want to know how much it costs - The easy answer is, it all depends.  I typically secure a $3000 USD non-refundable deposit before any works begins.  Depending on wood and hardware selections, the price only goes up from there.  Typically speaking, the final price for my custom builds is on average $6000 USD.  Once I start making acoustics, I can only imagine that the prices will be higher.  I truly don't apologize for the price of my instruments due to the fact that I only take on a small number of builds per year, and my attention to detail is borderline sick.  Just sayin.

It all starts with the coolest wood - I genuinely love to find the most unique and eye-catching lumber to build guitars that make you stare at the final result (typically with your jaw dropping).  I work with some of the best hardwood companies in the world to source only the finest specimens.  We will be going back and forth until we find YOUR guitar!

Picking the hardware and finding the right tone - bridges, tuning machines, pickups, - these are all important to you, the musician, and honestly, these are the cool things!  I will be able to offer recommendations, but my guess is that you already know what you want.  If not, we will get you in contact with the correct experts to find what is best for you!

The color and the finishing - we will work together with practice samples until you are 100% happy with the final "look" of your guitar.  I typically final finish my guitars with a natural oil.  I don't prefer to use poly or nitro finishes because in my opinion, they just don't feel real.  If you pick up one my guitars, you know that you are holding a one-of-a-kind custom made instrument - for you.