Elliott Guitars

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Overview

Elliott Guitars is a boutique guitar manufacturer specializing in custom and semi-custom electric guitars built in North Carolina. The brand is known for handcrafted instruments featuring innovative construction techniques, including epoxy fretting for enhanced durability and easy re-fretting. Elliott Guitars serves the high-end custom guitar market with a focus on quality materials, attention to detail, and personalized builds tailored to individual players.

History

Elliott Guitars operates as an independent boutique guitar builder based in North Carolina. The company specializes in custom electric guitar construction with a focus on modern lutherie techniques combined with traditional craftsmanship. The brand has developed a reputation for innovative approaches to guitar building, including proprietary fretting methods and custom pickup designs.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
ET Series	Modern custom electric guitars with roasted wood options	$4,500 - $6,000
Raven Series	Premium custom builds with aged finishes	$5,500 - $6,000
Swallowtail	Single-coil equipped offset body design	$350 - $380
Telewacker Pickups	Custom-wound guitar pickups with goldfoil options	$350 - $450
Amplifiers	Boutique tube amplifiers	$2,695 - $2,900

Manufacturing

Elliott Guitars manufactures instruments in-house in North Carolina using proprietary construction methods. The company employs epoxy fretting techniques for fingerboards and uses premium tonewoods including roasted maple and sugar pine. Custom builds are tailored to individual specifications with attention to hardware selection and pickup configuration.

Notable Products

ET Roasted Sugar Pine - Custom electric guitar featuring roasted sugar pine body with roasted maple neck and proprietary Telewacker pickups
Raven Custom Aged - Premium custom build with aged finish and high-end hardware specifications
Telewacker Goldfoil Pickups - Custom-wound pickups with goldfoil construction for vintage-inspired tones
Elliott Revenuer Amplifier - Boutique tube amplifier designed to complement Elliott guitar specifications

Reputation

Elliott Guitars is regarded as a serious boutique builder among custom guitar enthusiasts, known for innovative construction techniques and meticulous attention to detail. The brand appeals to players seeking personalized instruments with modern lutherie methods. While commanding premium prices, the company maintains a relatively low profile compared to larger custom builders, with a dedicated following among players who value craftsmanship and technical innovation.

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