My wife and I have been journeying through what it means to work, parent, live and all that fun stuff. We’ve been pretty lucky to end up in the position we are, working for ourselves and creating time and space to do what we love, while planning some exciting adventures before the kids get too big.

But it means my future in guitar building is a bit uncertain, so J.Parsons Guitars will be put into (temporary) retirement in 2023 and beyond.

As a final hurrah I’ve decided to offer up 5 build slots, plus another 2 “builders choice” that will be available for sale once complete.

For the 5 open slots, I’ll be keeping things simple with limited options so that I’m actually able to complete them in a timely manner. These include:

Gideon or Silas shape
Choice of McNelly Soapbar models (Gold Foils, Stagger Swagger, Cornucopia, Autumn, P90 etc.)
Top finish colour
Roasted Maple or Tas Blackwood neck
Choice of Chrome or Gold hardware
Pick-guard shape on the Gideon
Pick-guard and binding colour

Standard features include:

6-inline headstock shape
Macassar Ebony fingerboard
25” scale, 12” radius neck
Chambered Tas Blackwood body
Binding on top side, rounded over back edge
Satin Lacquer Finish.
Gotoh 510 tuners
Les Trem with roller bridge
Mono Vertigo Case

I don’t have a huge amount of different colours at my disposal, but I can usually track things down. I won’t be able to offer anything wild though.

Build prices will be $4,000aud, with $200aud shipping worldwide. A deposit of $1,200aud gets you locked in.

To secure a build, send through an email using the contact form and we can chat about details, and I can create a computer mock-up with your chosen colour etc!

Order spots open!

Fully booked!

What’s essential?