August Collection
Nine guitars.
Nine individual builds.
Each instrument is handcrafted in Québec and released on its own date. Follow the work, choose the one that speaks to you, and secure it before launch.
Reservation & Shipping
Flat-rate guitar shipping.
A $500 CAD deposit secures the exact guitar shown and is applied toward the final purchase price.
These are flat-rate shipping prices for one guitar. Shipping includes professional packing, full insurance, and tracking.
Reservation Option
Choose your aging level before Aging begins.
Reserve an available guitar before it reaches the Aging stage to request your preferred aging level. Once Aging begins, the aging level is locked. All requests are subject to workshop confirmation.
August Collection
Follow each build to release.
Every guitar has its own finish, build stage, price, and release date. Secure the exact instrument shown while it is still in the workshop.
Chelsea Coral Pink
Portage Frost
Mutchmore Moss
Thurso Teal
Hull Island Sand
Champlain Red
Thurso Teal
Lilac Laval
Beechwood Blonde
Build Stages
What each stage means.
Every guitar follows the same workshop path. The timeline on each card shows where that exact instrument is today.
Body Built
The body and neck are shaped, fitted, and prepared for finishing.
Nitro Finish Applied
The colour and clear nitrocellulose coats have been applied.
Finish Curing
The finish rests and hardens before sanding, polishing, and assembly.
Assembly
Hardware, electronics, finishing detail, neck, and body are brought together.
Aging
Wear and character are applied by hand according to the selected aging level.
Final Setup
The guitar is adjusted, intonated, play-tested, and refined.
Ready for Release
The instrument has passed final inspection and is prepared for delivery.
A note from the builder
Built one at a time in our Québec workshop.
Every guitar in this collection is finished, assembled, wired, and set up by hand. Each instrument develops its own character as it moves through the shop and is released only when it is ready.
— Dave Lewis
How it works
Secure the one before it launches.
Choose your guitar
Browse the August Collection and find the model, finish, and feel that speaks to you.
Secure the exact guitar
A $500 CAD deposit secures the exact guitar shown and is applied toward the final price. Before Aging, you may request your preferred aging level.
Complete the balance
When the guitar is ready, the remaining balance and shipping are handled before it leaves the shop.
Missed the one you wanted?
There may already be another Lewis ready.
Browse completed guitars that are available now, or request a custom build based on your preferred model and specifications.
