Starr Guitars - custom boutique builder

[gearJunkie]

I have posted pictures and details of several of my Kip Elder / Starr Guitar custom builds to this forum. I am not affiliated with them in any way other than being a very happy customer.

They have recently expanded their shop and now have several custom models available in Nashville's "Guitars to be Played" emporium. If you are interested in an exceptional guitar crafted by "Vagabonds, Beatniks, and Delinquents", check out their new website ...

Starr Guitars Instruments

Individually crafted instruments for players dialed into their art—and driven by soul.

starrguitars.com

Starr Guitars, LLC

The nitrocellulose finish specialists! Providing expert instrument finishing services to luthiers, dealers, and everyday players for nearly 20 years.

starrguitarsfinishing.com

 

[Eagle]

Who does their woodwork ?

 

[gearJunkie]

Who does their woodwork ?

In their early days it was a mixed bag, with some done in house, and others from multiple vendors. They then switched their business model to primarily focus on OEM finishing work for other builders.

With their new models (Tomcat, Maverick, and Hustler) I have no idea. I just sent Kip a message asking that question. If they are not doing it in house, I suspect one of their OEM finishing customers may be involved. (Pensa Guitars?)

I'll update this thread after Kip responds.

 

[Eagle]

I don’t think Pensa does its necks and bodies either.

 

[gearJunkie]

Had to share this beautiful dirty lemon refinish job recently completed by Kip Elder and his team at Starr Guitars.

Unfortunately, my collection lacks any dirty lemon LPs ... for now.

 

[JerEvil]

Probably Wildwood? They seem to a lot of folks necks/bodies.

 

[Nick1964]

That Hustler with P90s looks awesome

 

[gearJunkie]

 

[Wiretap]

Might as well toss some pics of my LP that was refinished by Starr on here. They did an incredible job.

 

[2112]

Might as well toss some pics of my LP that was refinished by Starr on here. They did an incredible job.

Ooooph that's superb!