Demo Guitars & Custom Orders

Small boutique builders can have wait times in excess of one year; this is just the nature of the beast when procuring the highest quality instruments from small shops like those we represent.  On top of that, once the guitars arrive in our shop they are oftentimes immediately sold.  This can make it extremely difficult for customers to select their personalized options for their custom order instrument.  We've been there and know how the uncertainty can create anxiety and suck all of the fun out of a custom build.  A client is much less likely to get the exact guitar of their dreams if they can only wonder what various neck carves feel like and how other specs on will interact and affect the overall instrument.  A custom built guitar is a substantial investment and decisions should not have to be made based on a bunch of guesswork.  It should be a list of custom options submitted with confidence because the buyer has physically experienced the model.  This is why we have adopted a "Sharing Economy" model to best serve our customers.

Our unique approach to effectively representing small premier builders is to carry a diverse cross section of inventory that is not available for sale.  Customers that have committed to a custom build through a deposit have access to the below examples from our luthier partners.  Denver Guitar Exchange will set up time for the customer to experience our inventory at our brick-and-mortar partner, Spampinato Guitars, location. This creates a fun and confident custom order experience.  This enables our clientele to experience the guitars firsthand and go beyond the limited knowledge of online reviews and demos.  We strive to be the opposite of the big box guitar retailers.  Immerse yourself in some of the best boutique guitars from highly regarded American luthiers.  If you're not local to the Mile High City, it will be worth the trip!