Ever thought of having a guitar custom made just for you? One where you get to pick and choose all the details from the shape of the body and the types of wood used, right down to your own custom wound pickups. It's not as far away as you might think...in fact, it's available right now at The Guitar World and for a very reasonable price.

The Guitar Word's own in-house expert Luthier, "Smitty", has been handcrafing custom guitars for almost 20 years under the name "MJS Custom Guitars" and The Guitar World is pleased to offer his expertise to you.

With MJS Custom Guitars, the "custom" is solely in your hands - from choosing the wood species and body style, to the hardware and shape of inlay. MJS Custom Guitars understands that personal tastes and preferences differ and change; that is why it is important to get exactly what you want for comfort and sound.

With your very own MJS Custom Guitar, you can choose from:

Body Style

• Wood species
• Custom finishes
• Weight & shape
• Aestetics
• Traditional or unconventional shapes & sizes

Neck

• Bolt-in, set-in, neck-thru
• Thick or thin profile
• Binding and inlay
• Fret board material and fret wire
• Scale length

Finish

• Satin or gloss oil finish (standard)
• Danish oil (warm gloss)
• Natural tung-oil & wax

Hardware/Sound

• Any combination you choose that works together correctly
• MJS Custom pickups or your choice of pickups

MJS has been building guitars in Canada for over 17 years and built his first guitar for himself because he couldn't find what he wanted on the market. He still plays it to this day! People take pride in having a quality, one-of-a-kind instrument using the best woods there is. Whether you are looking for a solid body, semi-acoustic, or arch top guitar, MJS Custom Guitars encourages you to be involved in the creation every step of the way with a wide variety of options. All MJS guitars are individually handcrafted using only the finest materials available. Whether you choose a guitar with lots of bells & whistles, or the simple yet elegant basic electric, you can be assured of the same excellence in tone quality and playability.

Over 100 Different Species of Exotic or Domestic Hardwoods and Softwoods to choose from. We’ll work with you to make sure your wood choice meets the desired parameters. Solid/Semi-Hollow/Hollow Bodies Available. Custom Body Shapes Optional.

Click Here to view the MJS Custom Guitars currently for sale at The Guitar World or contact us to schedule an appointment with Smitty to begin the process of building your very own custom guitar.

Traditional or Custom Body Shapes



Custom Wound Pickups