The Munson Avenger
Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind guitars built around you
Where craftsmanship meets innovation
Not every player knows exactly what they want from a custom guitar at the start. That’s part of the process. We’ll help you work through the options, from Munson models and fully bespoke builds to guitars that are already available.
Each made-to-order Munson is built one at a time, around the way you play, the sounds you like and the feel you’re looking for.
Build slots are limited
Because every made-to-order guitar is built as a one-off, we only take on a small number of commissions at any time. If you’re thinking about a custom build, the first step is a design conversation.
What if one guitar could bring it all together?
You might already have a few guitars, each with something you love about it, a neck shape, a pickup combination, a body feel, a finish, a sound. A custom Munson gives you the chance to bring those ideas together into one instrument, built around how you actually play.
Whether you want your ultimate guitar, something completely bespoke, or the missing piece in your collection, we’ll help you shape the idea into a guitar that feels right from the first note.
Designed with you, built for you
Munson Guitars lets you choose how your guitar is built, what it looks like, and how it sounds. Every made-to-order guitar is designed with you, to suit your playing style, your sound and the way you want the instrument to feel.
And yes, the only thing you’ll have to worry about is whether your amp is loud enough.
Custom Shop Guitars
Start with an established Munson design, then make it your own.
Custom Shop builds begin with one of our Munson models and are shaped around your playing style, sound and finish preferences.
You get the character and balance of a proven Munson design, with the details chosen around the way you play, from neck profile and pickups to hardware, woods, colours and finish. The result is a made-to-order guitar that feels personal, without having to start from a blank page.
Bespoke Guitars
A one-off instrument, developed from the ground up.
Bespoke builds are for players who want to explore an idea beyond an existing model, whether that starts with a sound, a feel, a set of references, or a clear picture of the guitar they want to create.
Every detail is considered as part of the whole instrument, from the body shape and construction to the woods, pickups, hardware and finish. The result is a guitar with its own character, built around the way you play and the direction you want to take it.
Private Stock Guitars
One-off Munson guitars, already built and available now.
Our Private Stock guitars are instruments we have built for exhibitions, photography, development work or because a particular combination of woods, hardware and finish felt too good not to make.
They are fully realised Munson guitars, built with the same care as our made-to-order instruments, but available without the full custom build wait. Each one is individual, and once it is gone, it is gone.
HANGAR® Guitar & Bass Stand
For the guitar you reach for most, or the one you just like looking at.
The HANGAR® is a handmade wooden guitar stand designed to display your instrument properly, whether it is beside your amp, in the studio, or at home.
Built in Britain from carefully selected hardwoods, it gives your guitar a secure, elegant place to live when it is not being played. Each stand is simple, practical and made to complement the instrument it holds.
Guitars are very personal items, and I can honestly say that I obtain pleasure every time I pick up a beautiful guitar, there is something very soulful about a good guitar.” Angus M, UK – Read the Case Study
Custom Guitar Experience®
Commissioning a custom guitar should feel exciting, not overwhelming.
The process starts with a design conversation, where we talk through the way you play, the sounds you like, the guitars you already own, and the ideas you have for the instrument.
From there, we help you shape the specification, including woods, neck feel, pickups, hardware, finish and the details that make the guitar personal to you. You are involved from the beginning, with clear stages from first idea to final setup.
Every made-to-order Munson is built one at a time, with clear stages so you know what is being decided, what happens next, and where your guitar is in the build.
Why Commission a Munson?
A custom guitar is not just about choosing different parts.
It is about creating an instrument that feels right in your hands, suits the way you play, and gives you the sound and response you are looking for.
A Munson can begin with one of our established models or with a completely bespoke idea. Either way, the aim is the same: a one-off guitar built around the player, not around a production line.
Most Munson made-to-order builds sit in the £3,500–£4,500 range, depending on specification. Payment is split into clear stages: deposit, design sign-off, pre-assembly and completion.
Don’t take our word for it
See what Gigs and Guitars have to say about the Tempest in a recent review
“Playing this guitar is a dream, the fretwork and neck carve make the guitar silky smooth! “
Gigs and Guitars
What’s next?
Are you ready to bring your next guitar to life? Whether you have a clear vision or just a spark of inspiration, a custom guitar is more than an instrument—it’s a reflection of your unique sound and style. Booking a call with us is the first step toward creating a guitar that is crafted to your exact specifications. During our conversation, we’ll dive into your ideas, discuss every detail from tonewoods to finishes, and ensure that your guitar is as exceptional as you are. Don’t settle for off-the-shelf when you can have a masterpiece tailored just for you. Let’s talk about making your next guitar a reality.
Inspired by three generations of craftsmen
Our custom guitar heritage has its roots in our family’s love for working with wood. Over the last 70 years, we’ve produced everything from wooden engineered houses to bespoke fine furniture. Munson Guitars is the culmination of our passion for wood, along with the innovative and enabling new technology we use and our love of music.
As a family run business, we are the makers. Carl Munson and sons are responsible for all aspects of design and building. We ensure that each and every guitar is built with the same care and attention to detail and to the same exacting quality that you would expect from any master built instrument.
