Every custom Minnow is finished, assembled, and professionally set up by hand before leaving the shop.
Minnow Custom Order
Reserve a build slot for a custom Minnow, built one at a time in Canada. A deposit starts the process — final specifications and pricing are confirmed with you before any work begins.
Deposit
Place a $500 CAD deposit to begin your custom order. We’ll email you next steps to confirm options, timeline, and final quote.
What You Can Customize
Minnow custom builds are curated, not open-ended. You’ll choose from options that meaningfully shape the look and feel, while keeping the instrument true to the Minnow design.
Finish & Aesthetics
Choose the visual identity of your Minnow.
- Nitro finish colour including aged nitro options
- Pickguard options
- Headstock finish matching, black, or natural
- Pickup cover colour
- Relic level for the headstock and body
Hardware & Core Spec
Keep it consistent, road-ready, and unmistakably Minnow.
- Pickups: P90 only
- Bridge: Standard bridge included Mastery Bridge/Tremolo Optional (+$350 CAD/USD) Currency is Geo-location based
- Electronics: Standard Minnow specification, curated for reliability
Aging Levels
We keep aging honest and restrained. These photos are references to help you choose a direction.
Closet Classic
Near-new look with minor surface scuffs only.
Light Aging
A few dings and nicks with subtle, believable wear.
Medium Aging
More visible wear and additional marks while staying tasteful.
Every guitar ages differently. These photos are references, not exact replicas.
Pickguard Aging
The same idea applies to the pickguard: subtle, believable wear. This comparison shows a clean guard beside an aged guard.
A — Clean
Brighter, more uniform colour with minimal marks.
B — Aged
Slight yellowing, light surface scratches, and gentle handled wear.
If you want it lighter or heavier, we’ll dial it in during spec confirmation.
Pricing
Final pricing is confirmed after we review your chosen options. The deposit reserves your place in the queue once the build slot is confirmed.
Starting price
Custom Minnow pricing starts at $2,095 CAD, depending on specifications.
- Deposit: $500 CAD, applied to the final balance
- Mastery Bridge/Tremolo Optional (+$350 CAD/USD) Currency is Geo-location based
What the deposit does
The deposit begins the process. It does not lock final specs or pricing until we confirm your build.
- We confirm options and the final quote before work begins
- We confirm the timeline based on the current build schedule
- The remaining balance is due before shipping
How It Works
Simple, clear, and personal — you’ll know exactly what you’re getting before we start.
Place deposit
Submit the $500 CAD deposit to start your custom order.
Confirm options
We email you to confirm your choices, quote, and current timeline.
Build slot reserved
Once everything is confirmed, your build slot is locked in.
Setup & ship
Your guitar is built and professionally set up. The balance is due before shipping.
Important Notes
A few quick policies to keep everything smooth and transparent.
Policies
- Deposits are non-refundable once a build slot is confirmed.
- Lead time varies depending on availability and scope.
- Final pricing is confirmed with you before the build begins.
Questions?
To discuss options before placing a deposit, email:
info@lewis-guitars.com
Does the deposit lock in my final specs?
No. The deposit starts the custom-order process. Before any work begins, we confirm your options, provide a final quote, and review the current build timeline with you.
Can I choose electronics and pickups?
The Minnow is intentionally curated for consistency and reliability. The pickup configuration is limited to P90s, and the electronics follow the standard Minnow specification.
Is Mastery included?
The Mastery Bridge/Tremolo is optional on the Minnow. The upgrade is +$350 CAD/USD, with currency shown according to your location. We’ll confirm your final options and total quote before any work begins.
How long will it take?
Lead time depends on current availability and the scope of your build. After your deposit, we’ll email you with the current build timeline before confirming your slot.
Ready to reserve your Minnow build slot?
Place the $500 CAD deposit to begin. We’ll confirm options, pricing, and timeline before any work starts.