Business Details
26 Years
experience
Custom Handcrafted Guitars & Guitar Repair Experts
Founded in 2000, Stallings USA specializes in crafting high-quality, hand-made guitars and basses for musicians who demand superior tone and artistry. Our instruments cater to players of Blues, Rock, Metal, and Death Metal genres, combining traditional luthier techniques with modern innovation. We reject mass-produced, offshore manufacturing in favor of meticulous craftsmanship using exotic woods like mahogany, quilted maple, and rosewood, finished with authentic nitrocellulose lacquer.Our inlay work features hand-cut pearl and abalone, while hardware selections include premium brands like Floyd Rose, Seymour Duncan, and Gotoh. As a Certified Gibson Service Center, we also provide expert repair and setup services for acoustic and electric guitars, serving musicians across Orange County, California. Our commitment to quality ensures every instrument we build or service meets the highest standards of performance and durability.
Services
Custom Shop Guitars
Guitar Repair & Service
Exotic Wood Guitars
Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finishes
Inlay Work
Hardware Installation
Guitar Setup
Bass Guitar Repair
Vintage Guitar Restoration
Guitar Customization
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We specialize in handcrafted guitars using exotic woods and premium hardware.
- Our luthiers employ traditional techniques with modern tonal innovations.
- Certified technicians provide expert repair services for all major guitar brands.
- We offer custom design options tailored to individual musician preferences.
- Nitrocellulose lacquer finishes enhance both aesthetics and tonal resonance.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Gibson Service Center
Services
Custom Shop Guitars
Stallings USA creates handcrafted custom guitars tailored to individual musician needs. Using premium materials like mahogany, quilted maple, and rosewood, our luthiers build instruments optimized for tone and playability. Each guitar features hand-cut inlays and premium hardware selections from Floyd Rose, Seymour Duncan, and Gotoh, ensuring professional-grade performance for rock, metal, and blues players.
Guitar Repair & Service
As a Certified Gibson Service Center, we offer expert repair and maintenance for all electric and acoustic guitars. Our services include setup adjustments, fretwork, electronics repair, and finish restoration. Technicians service major brands like Fender, PRS, ESP, and Jackson, using industry-standard tools and techniques to restore instruments to optimal playing condition while preserving their tonal integrity.
Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finishes
We apply authentic nitrocellulose lacquer finishes to enhance both visual appeal and tonal resonance. This traditional finishing technique allows wood to vibrate freely while developing a unique aged patina over time. Available in multiple color options, our finishes protect instruments without compromising the natural acoustic properties that define Stallings USA's signature sound.
Exotic Wood Guitars
Our instruments feature body and neck woods selected for their tonal qualities and visual characteristics. Options include flamed maple tops, redwood chambers, and ebony fingerboards, each chosen to balance weight, resonance, and sustain. These premium materials create instruments that deliver rich harmonics and distinctive aesthetics preferred by professional musicians across multiple genres.
Inlay Work
Handcrafted pearl and abalone inlays add artistic detail to our instruments. Skilled artisans cut and set each inlay by hand, creating intricate designs that complement the natural grain of the wood. This meticulous process ensures every instrument maintains both visual elegance and structural integrity while standing out as a unique musical artwork.
Questions
What makes Stallings USA guitars different from mass-produced brands?
Our guitars use hand-selected exotic woods and premium components, avoiding CNC-machined production methods. Each instrument receives individual attention to ensure superior tone, playability, and artistic craftsmanship.
Do you offer guitar repair services for all brands?
Yes, as a Certified Gibson Service Center, we repair and maintain all major electric guitar and bass brands including Fender, PRS, ESP, Jackson, and BC Rich instruments.
What guitar body styles do you specialize in?
We focus on neck-through-body construction as our specialty, but also offer bolt-on and set-neck designs. Our models include solid body, chambered, and hollow body options across multiple series.
Can I customize my guitar's specifications?
Yes, our custom shop allows full specification choices including wood types, pickups, hardware, and finish options. We work directly with musicians to create instruments matching their exact tonal and aesthetic preferences.
What areas do you serve from your Costa Mesa location?
We serve musicians throughout Orange County including Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Westminster from our Costa Mesa workshop.
