World Renowned Custom Built Guitars

Bolin guitars are all meticulously hand crafted!

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Guitars built for music Legends

Since 1978, John Bolin along with staff at Bolin Guitars have made some of the most remarkable guitars and basses in rock and roll history. John and Jake Bolin clients include: Billy F. Gibbons & Dusty Hill, Keith Richards & Ronnie Wood, Steve Miller, Joe Perry, Bo Diddley, Doc Watson, Lou Reed, Jimmy Page, Timothy B. Schmitt, Joe Walsh, Muddy Waters, and Albert King to name a few.

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From air guitar to heirloom, instant classics commissioned by Texas music legends.

The Steve Miller: Master luthiers John and Jake Bolin of Bolin Guitars have built this guitar to the exact specifications of the prolific American musician and songwriter.

The Lyle Lovett: For the musician who blends folk, swing, blues, jazz, and gospel with country and western, a rosewood and abalone guitar was handmade by his longtime colleague Bill Collings.

The Billy Gibbons: Designed by rock guitar icon Billy Gibbons, this modern riff on the classic 1961 Gibson SG is the ZZ Top legend’s ultimate dream guitar.

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“I had my 30 year old guitar worked on by John. John is amazing, and the work is legend level.”

— James D.

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