Custom Order Estimate Request Form

PLEASE READ: Fill out the form below with the desired specifications of the custom Mario Guitars model you would like to have built! A submitted custom build form is merely a request for an estimate and requires NO OBLIGATION of purchase. If you are unsure of a certain specification, just leave that field empty or type “not sure” and a Mario Guitars’ representative will gladly assist you with your choices.

A note for the less picky: If you are overwhelmed by technical specs and just want world class guitar that plays well — give us the basics (model & color) and let Mario do what he does best!

Want to get in line but worried you can’t afford it?  We make it easy and affordable for any budget. All you need is $500 up front(Non-Refundable), then you can make as many payments as you like during the course of the build, same as if you bought it in cash. No interest. No credit companies. No hassle. We ship the guitar when the balance has been taken care of. You can also simply put down the deposit, and not make any payments at all until the guitar is completed. Your choice, we’re easy! 

  • Basic Information:

  • Please enter the email address associated with your Paypal account for invoicing purposes.


  • Model Information:

  • Which base model do you want to build from?

  • Which wood do you want your body to be made of? For any unlisted wood choice, select "Other" and type the name of the wood in the "Additional Notes" section to request availability.

  • Please choose a color and any applicable qualifier, i.e. solid, translucent, burst, metallic, candy or flake. Remember - We pretty much spray ALL the Fender & Gibson colors!

  • Do you want your finish relic'd or aged? If so, to what degree?


  • Neck Information:

  • Choose maple or mahogany. For maple, please include any applicable figuring, i.e. flame, AAA flame, roasted, quarter sawn, bird's eye, etc.
  • Choose Rosewood or Maple. For Rosewood, choose Indian, Brazilian or Madagascar. For Maple, include any applicable figuring (flame, roasted, bird's eye, etc) and 1 pc. (Skunk Stripe) or 2 pc. (No Skunk Stripe) construction.

  • Sometimes referred to as "Neck Shape" or "Back Shape."

  • Neck Finishing Information:

  • Which finish would you like on your neck?

  • Do you want the headstock finish to be the same color as the body finish?


  • Additional Information:

  • Mario's preferred specifications are as follows:

    -1.65" nut width
    -9.5"-12" compound radius
    -Truss rod nut adjustment located at the headstock for quick and simple adjustment / Truss rod nut adjustment at the heel is okay for T-Styles and for the vintage look ('Honcho' is always headstock adjust - for easy access)
    -21 frets, nickle/silver 6125 fret wire
    -Hand-shaped bone nut
    -Gotoh vintage-style, non-locking 11/32nds" staggered tuners

      (Locking tuners are only needed for floating tremolos)


    -Lightweight construction

    If you would like an option that different than Mario's preferred specifications listed above, please be sure to mention it in the "additional notes" section below.


  • Please include any further information that may be useful in providing an estimate. Be sure to include any specialty specs or hardware that you do not see listed above.

  • If you are trying to mimic something in particular or want to submit a color of finish for reference, please attach a picture of that product or finish here.
    Max. file size: 64 MB.

  • If you are trying to mimic something in particular or want to submit a color of finish for reference, please attach a picture of that product or finish here.
    Max. file size: 64 MB.

Save Form and Finish Later

“The Chef Knows Best” Disclaimer: Our first priority is making you a world-class, custom guitar just the way you want it. However, we owe it to ourselves, our past clients, and future players to maintain the Mario Guitars brand value for posterity.  

It is not always obvious upon order, but occasionally Mario will get to final assembly to realize that one specification might be just a bit off or may be counterintuitive to the brand image and level of excellence we hope to maintain. As such, Mario reserves the right to make minor modifications to spec sheets as he sees fit. 

These changes will never be major adjustments, and will ALWAYS be in the spirit of the original order with hopes of making you the best guitar that money can buy. Remember that Mario has spent the last 30 years in the luthiery industry, and over the past 18 years has built Mario Guitars into a legacy brand whose guitars will maintain value for generations to come.

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