Jameslee guitars
custom acoustic guitars
hand crafted
one of a kind
I build custom, handcrafted, one of a kind acoustic guitars in Kansas City, Missouri. I strive to create beautiful acoustic guitars that are open, balanced, responsive, clear and stimulating. Like a fine bespoke suit, a handcrafted guitar can be tailored to fit your unique body, purpose and style. If you would like more information, contact me and we can discuss options and next steps.
J. aaron craig
luthier
I started building acoustic guitars because of a love of fine woodworking, curiosity, and a desire to own a guitar that looked, sounded, and played exactly the way I wanted. I was tired of sifting though a hundred “high end” assembly line guitars at big box retailers to find one standout guitar. After finishing law school in 2009, I began researching and studying acoustic guitar design and construction. In 2010, I built my first handcrafted acoustic guitar. That first guitar sounded fantastic and played wonderfully, but the fit and finish was not perfect. So I built another, and another after that . . . and so on and so forth. This elusive pursuit of perfection continues to be a driving force. Today, I build exceptional guitars that look as wonderful as they sound and play.

I practice law by day and build fine guitars by night. Accordingly, I produce only a few guitars per year, and my wait list is, at times, lengthy.
The current base price for a custom Jameslee guitar is $4,500. Please contact me to discuss options and design. A $500 down payment is required to place your build on the wait list (this $500 will be applied to the complete down payment and final price of your guitar).

Once I am ready to start building your guitar, one half of the total purchase price must be paid to complete the down payment. The remaining balance will be due upon delivery.
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