Custom Handcrafted Guitars. A Modern Take on Classic Shapes
6 to 8-string custom guitars and 4 to 5-string bass guitars. Standard to baritone scale, exotic tonewoods, full custom specs, built one at a time
The Art of the Build
Every T.W. Smith guitar is built by hand in Clayton, North Carolina. From selecting exotic tonewoods to the final fret dress, one builder handles every step — no assembly line, no outsourcing. These aren’t factory guitars. They’re purpose-built instruments for players who demand more.
Built Different
20+ custom guitar and bass shapes, exotic tonewood tops, and your exact specs
How It Works
1. Choose Your Shape
Pick from 20+ models.
2. Spec Every Detail
Woods, hardware, pickups, finish — your call on everything.
3. We Build It By Hand
One builder, start to finish. Photos and updates throughout the process.
Meet the Builder
Tom W. Smith has been building guitars by hand since 2008 — 100% self-taught, learning from every build and every piece of criticism along the way. Every T.W. Smith guitar is built by one person, from the initial glue-up to the final setup. No team. No shortcuts.