Watch this space: Starr Guitars custom "Hustler" build commissioned on 4/17/2026

[gearJunkie]

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Yesterday I met with Kip Elder at his shop (Starr Guitars) to commission a new guitar build.

It will look similar to the image below, but with much more "bling".

Bling includes:

1. Royal Purple Glitter finish on body & headstock.
2. Bound body and bound neck with block inlays.
3. Ebony fretboard.
4. Reverse headstock
5. Pearloid pickguard.
6. Roasted flame maple neck.
7. Custom Gemeni mini P90 pickups

I will update this thread as the build proceeds Estimated delivery in October 2026.

 

[FuzzyAce]

Looking forward to seeing the purple!

P.S. you should've snagged the vintage yellow one above while you were there.

 

[paisleywookiee]

This one with the minibuckers and TOM is dead sexy:

 

[gearJunkie]

you should've snagged the vintage yellow one above while you were there

That one is on its way to a dealer in Japan. The only ones that are readily available are at Guitars to be Played in Nashville.

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And a Tomcat is available at Distinctive Guitars.

https://distinctiveguitar.com/electrics/starr-guitars/

 

[gearJunkie]

Buddy Blues reviews the Hustler.

 

[iaresee]

That's purdy

 

[gearJunkie]

I found a few more available @ Truetone Music.

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[Wiretap]

Had Kip / Starr refinish a Les Paul Custom of mine last year. Absolutely stellar quality work they do.

 

[Frankencat]

Yep, they do great work.

 

[gearJunkie]

Here's another Buddy Blues video where he plays an Olympic White Hustler while showcasing the Fireweed Fuzz.