"To us it is simple. We love perfectly setup, adjustable, old sounding, and old/beat up looking guitars, and that's what we make."

Prepping a batch of necks
Coping strategy for shooting lacquer in the summer? Tyvek inflation.
Such an honor to meet these guys and nerd out on guitars, mandolins, amps and all the rest. What an incredible trip to Nashville! Like a dream come true. If anyone is in the market for a Pre*War Guitar, @cartervintageguitars now has 6 in stock!
That time that Wes and Ben sang Michael McDonald jams with Christian from @ellis_mandolins at Alan Jackson's bar during #NAMM. Good times.
New demo videos coming soon with legends David Grier and Trey Hensley!!!
Tommy stopped by to visit!!! Best guy in the business.

You can Choose your distress level.

We scientifically age all of our instruments to achieve a very lively, responsive, and accurate vintage tone. "Level 1" is our baseline option, it has -no- added play wear or distress.

Level One:

NO ADDED PLAY WEAR -Equivalent to a collectors grade EX+ or Mint condition.

Level Two:

Inspired by vintage guitars that were lovingly cared for and played for much of their life.

Level Three:

An homage to the true “Road Warrior” guitars we all know and love, with an artful amount of heavy play wear.