Aviator Custom Guitars

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Overview

Aviator Custom Guitars is a Czech producer of high-end custom electric guitars and basses, specializing in instruments with refined ergonomics, attention to detail, and extensive customization options.¹²³ Founded in 2015, the small team has produced over 400 guitars played worldwide, positioning it as a boutique luthier appealing to players seeking personalized, high-quality builds.²

History

Aviator Custom Guitars was founded in 2015 by Jan after he graduated from the Anglo-American University in Prague, Czech Republic.² Jan, serving as president and luthier, leads a small team that has built over 400 high-end guitars.²⁶ The company operates from Hranice, maintaining a focus on custom electric guitars and basses with build times around 9 months.¹⁶

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Custom Fury (electric guitar)	high-end custom shredder	$3,000 - $6,000
Custom electric guitars	bespoke ergonomic builds	$3,500 - $7,000
Custom basses	personalized high-end bass guitars	$3,000 - $6,500

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in Hranice, Czech Republic, by Aviator Custom Guitars s.r.o. in a small-team workshop led by luthier Jan.¹²³ Builds are fully custom and in-house, with typical lead times of about 9 months.⁶

Notable Products

Custom Fury - Custom electric guitar praised for playability and build quality after 9-month process.
The Rocket - Custom guitar for Des Rocs with magnetic scratchplate for infinite customization.
Standard Custom 6-string - High-end electric guitar emphasizing comfort, detail, and player-specific options.

Reputation

Aviator is viewed positively by enthusiasts for excellent customer communication, responsive service from Jan, and high-quality finishes with superior playability.⁶ Professionals note strengths in customization and ergonomics, though the brand receives limited mainstream exposure.²⁵⁶ Some criticism may exist on longer build times typical of boutique custom work.⁶

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