HANDCRAFTED GUITARS AND BASSES
Our Story
Welcome to Julia Guitars, a small family-run business based in Chandler, Arizona. Our company is named after my daughter Julia, and we specialize in crafting custom guitars and basses from scratch. We take pride in blending vintage designs with modern playability to create unique instruments that are both beautiful and functional.
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We pay close attention to every detail. For commissions, we collaborate with our clients throughout the entire building process. Before we deliver, each guitar undergoes a thorough inspection and is played to ensure its quality. Allow us to assist you in making your dream guitar a reality.
Guitars
Monterey
Our flagship guitar. Inspired by the rolling waves near the Monterey coast. Hardtail or Bigsby. Coil split humbuckers standard.
Phoenix
Cabronita style with a minimal pickguard design to showcase a wood top. Hardtail or Bigsby.
Calderon
6 or 7 string variants. Offset design with modern playability and comfort carves.
Santa Ana
A modern Tele-Strat hybrid designed to rock. Pick any combination of pickups for this build. Tortoise or solid pickguard.
JM
Offset design. Rhythm circuit standard.
Classic T
Classic Tele with a comfort belly carve. Punchy and twangy to cut through the mix.
JB
4 or 5 string variants. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Demos
Josh, AZ
“My new guitar is an absolute beauty. It's a true heirloom piece!
Thank you Julia Guitars!"
FAQ
How much do they cost?
Monterey/Phoenix: $1900-2800
Calderon: $2200-2700
Tele/Strat: $1800 - $2700
Jazzmaster: $2400 - $3200
Custom design: Request a quote
What type of paint and materials?
All of our guitars are finished with Nitrocellulose lacquer. They will naturally age over time.
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We generally use Gotoh hardware, Descendant bridges, and Lollar pickups for our Reverb listings. If you prefer something else, we can easily switch a design to meet your specifications.
Lead times?
Depending on the complexity of the project, lead times can be 3-6 months. Get in touch and we can give you an accurate lead time.
How do I order?
We typically have some builds available on our Reverb page. If you want a custom build, contact us for a quote!
Something is wrong, what do I do?
If anything is wrong, send it back and we'll fix it. We want to make sure your instrument looks and plays the best it possibly can!