Custom built,

one at a time.

handmade in Omaha, NEbraska

Vintage inspired instruments, but not beholden to tradition for the sake of tradition. Collector grade aesthetics and materials, but designed to be played and touched.

Standard models

You can find my standard spec instruments available for purchase through Reverb, at Lidgett Music in Council Bluffs, IA, at Fiddlers Green Music Shop in Austin, TX, or at Austin Vintage Guitar in Austin, TX.

Custom Commissioned instruments

If you would like to commission a custom build, send me a message to get the conversation started.  A $500 deposit gets your order into the queue, 50% payment due when the build begins, 50% payment when the build is complete. You can see examples in the gallery. If you don’t see an option on the price list, just ask! For inquiries about instruments, cases, or other special projects, shoot me a message.

Electric Guitars and Basses

Thoughtful design that is as inspiring musically as it is stunning visually. Learn more about the guitars under the “Instrument Models” menu. You can find the price list .PDF by clicking the button to the right.

Acoustic Guitars

Hand made with passion. Learn more about the guitars under the “Instrument Models” menu. You can find the price list .PDF by clicking the button to the right.

Ukulele

Tenor and Concert ukulele made for the discerning artist.

Other items

  • Ukuleles are also occasionally built under my other brand name: Hapa Ukulele. visit www.hapaukulele.com for more information!

  • Coffin cases are still avabilible, $2000 without a guitar, $1300 with a Bruce guitar purchase.

  • Other instrument ideas? Just ask! All of my instruments are custom built one at a time, so if you've got an idea and don't see it here, please inquire!

Refunds & warranty

Returning Direct Purchases. If you’re not satisfied with your new Bruce Guitars instrument, you can return it (in new condition) within two weeks for a full refund.

Returning Retail Purchases. If you purchased one of my instruments through a retailer, then that retailer’s return policy governs.

Limited Lifetime Warranty. I guarantee the construction and materials of all my instruments (whether purchased directly or through a retailer) against normal use for the lifetime of the original owner. Any needed repairs will be handled with the utmost care.