Luxxtone Guitars

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Overview

Luxxtone Guitars is a custom guitar manufacturer based in California, specializing in high-performance electric guitars that blend vintage designs with modern build techniques. The brand focuses on one-at-a-time custom builds using premium materials, custom hardware, and pickups. It operates as a boutique custom shop with authorized dealers offering build customization options.¹²³⁴⁵⁶

History

Luxxtone Guitars was founded in 2011 by an individual with prior experience touring as a guitar tech for major artists and working at other guitar companies. The company started after the founder was approached to launch his own venture. It has maintained a focus on custom guitar production as a California custom shop.²³

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
El Machete (Quilted Top Electric)	Custom vintage-inspired high-performance guitar	$3,000 - $6,000
Custom Les Paul Style	Modernized vintage single-cutaway	$3,500 - $7,000
Custom Stratocaster Style	High-playability double-cutaway	$3,000 - $6,500

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in-house at their custom shop in Arcadia, California, USA. Guitars are built one at a time using premium materials and custom hardware. This California-based production emphasizes traditional custom luthiery methods.¹³⁴⁵

Notable Products

El Machete Quilted Top - Custom electric guitar with quilted top, reviewed for its playability and aesthetics.
Custom Les Paul Builds - Single-cutaway models combining vintage tonewoods with modern techniques.
Custom Strat Builds - Double-cutaway guitars featuring proprietary pickups and hardware.

Reputation

Luxxtone is perceived as a niche custom shop among guitar enthusiasts for its unique designs and build quality. Strengths include custom hardware, premium materials, and playability blending vintage and modern elements. Limited production scale may restrict broader recognition, with most feedback from dealers and reviews highlighting boutique appeal.³⁵⁶⁷

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