The price for a custom GV guitar typically ranges from €2,500 to €4,000*, depending on your chosen specifications (design, wood, construction, hardware, electronics, finish, etc.). This range covers a fully personalized guitar tailored to your exact preferences. Please consider whether this fits within your budget.
*Note: If you choose to pay via PayPal, an additional 6% fee will be added due to high transaction fees.
To order a custom GV guitar, please fill out the contact form at the bottom of our pages to request a quote, including a detailed cost estimate and design mock-up. A deposit of €100* is required to initiate the process. This deposit confirms your commitment and covers the cost of the detailed calculation and design mock-up. It will be deducted from the final price. Upon receipt of the deposit, we will discuss the specifics of your guitar, including design, wood, hardware, electronics, and finish. The process involves several refinement steps to ensure your guitar matches your vision. Once all details are finalized, we will provide an accurate quote and visualization of your custom guitar.
*Note: If paying via PayPal, an additional 6% fee applies due to high transaction fees.
After finalizing the design, we calculate the cost of raw materials and send you an advance payment invoice along with a pre-contract detailing all agreed-upon specifications. The advance payment is typically at least 50% of the final price (this amount may be higher if the cost of materials and parts exceeds 50%). Upon receiving the advance payment, we purchase any necessary materials and begin the manufacturing process. We document each step and provide progress photos. Once the guitar is complete, we will discuss shipping options and costs. We will send a final invoice including shipping charges. After receiving the remaining payment, we will carefully pack your guitar and ship it, providing you with tracking information. Instalment payment could be also available please ask for details directly from us.
Yes, we can create a guitar in a shape similar to existing models. While we prefer not to make exact copies, we can recreate styles based on our agreement. Prices for non GV proprietary shapes are starting from 3500€
Show us your design, and we’ll let you know if it’s feasible. If the wood allows for the shape, we can build it. Prices for non GV proprietary shapes are starting from 3500€.
Due to the high level of customization, completing your order can take approximately 4 to 6 months after all necessary parts are acquired.
Unlike mass-produced instruments from large factories, often located in regions with low labour costs, our guitars are handcrafted with exceptional care from selected woods and high-quality hardware. We prioritize ethical practices and tailor our instruments to meet the specific needs of our customers. If customization and quality craftsmanship are not your priorities, a mass-produced instrument may be a better fit for you.
We can install any standard pickups, such as Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, EMG, Fishman, or various custom-made pickups. For recommendations, we suggest Bare Knuckle Pickups for metal enthusiasts and Kent Armstrong pickups for vintage tone lovers.
We can install almost any brand of preamps. We highly recommend Zolkow electronics, a Hungarian manufacturer known for low hum and versatile frequency selection 3 band EQ.
Our workshop is based in Slovakia, Europe.
Yes, we offer worldwide shipping. However, customs duties and taxes are your responsibility.
To avoid the PayPal fee, you can use a standard bank transfer (wire transfer):
IBAN: SK76 0900 0000 0002 1273 5252
BIC/SWIFT: GIBASKBX
Alternatively, consider using WISE (formerly TransferWise), which offers lower fees than PayPal.
Starting price is lowest price you can get when ordering a customized GV guitar.
| Instrument parts | Included materials / hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body woods: | Swamp ash or EU ash | EU or USA Alder | Basswood | Maple |
| Neck woods: | Maple | EU Ash | 3 piece sandwich: maple + dark wood based on current stock | |
| Fingerboard woods: | Pao Ferro | Purple Hart | Doussie | |
| Instrument construction: | Bolt-on | |||
| Fretwire types: | SS standard | SS wide | Hard-nickel standard | Hard-nickel wide |
| Strap locks: | Schaller Locking | Gotoh Locking | Dunlop Locking System | |
| Bridges: | ABM 3250 hardtail | ABM 3256 modern | Various Gotoh Bridges | ABM 3210 single bridges (req. for multi-scale) |
| Tuners: | Gotoh Standard | Gotoh Locking SG381 | ||
| Other hardware: | Basic screws | Dual action Trussrod with carbon passive rods | Other necessary hardware | Basic string set |
| Inlays: | Dots | Only at 12th fret (monochromatic) | ||
| Side dots: | Glowing in dark available colors: | Lumilay Green | Lumilay Blue | |
| Engraved plates: | Truss rod plate only | Electronics plate only | ||
| Pickup(s): | Kent Armstrong – handmade | EMG | DiMarzio | Pickup(s) included up to 200EUR |
| Electronics – controls: | Master volume (PU selector) | Master volume + tone | ||
| Body front finish types: | Natural matte (body top) | Natural open grain | Color stain + matte | |
| Neck finish types: | Natural matte (body top) | Natural open grain | Color stain + matte | |
| Body back finish types: | Natural matte (body top) | Hard wax / hard oil (body back) | Open grain solid color | Color stain + matte |
**Note: Due to external circumstances (supply stock, price changes etc.) this list is a subject of change
| Instrument parts | Included materials / hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body woods: | Swamp ash or EU ash | EU or USA Alder | Basswood | Maple |
| Neck woods: | Maple | EU Ash | 3 piece sandwich: maple + dark wood based on current stock | |
| Fingerboard woods: | Pao Ferro | Purple Hart | Doussie | |
| Instrument construction: | Bolt-on | |||
| Fretwire types: | SS standard | SS wide | Hard-nickel standard | Hard-nickel wide |
| Strap locks: | Schaller Locking | Gotoh Locking | Dunlop Locking System | |
| Bridges: | Various Gotoh hardtail bridges | Partsland single birdge / monorail (req. For multiscale) | ||
| Tuners: | Gotoh GB350 | |||
| Other hardware: | Basic screws | Dual action Trussrod with carbon passive rods | Other necessary hardware | Basic string set |
| Inlays: | Dots | Only at 12th fret (monochromatic) | ||
| Side dots: | Glowing in dark available colors: | Lumilay Green | Lumilay Blue | |
| Engraved plates: | Truss rod plate only | Electronics plate only | ||
| Pickup(s): | Kent Armstrong – handmade | EMG | DiMarzio | Pickup(s) included up to 200EUR |
| Electronics – controls: | Master volume (PU selector) | Master volume + tone (PU selector) | ||
| Body front finish types: | Natural matte (body top) | Natural open grain | Open grain solid colour | Color stain + matte |
| Neck finish types: | Natural matte (body top) | Natural open grain | Open grain solid colour | Color stain + matte |
| Body back finish types: | Natural matte (body top) | Natural open grain | Hard wax / hard oil (body back) | Open grain solid colour |
**Note: Due to external circumstances (supply stock, price changes etc.) this list is a subject of change
