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)
- Metal flake finish (optional, select colours) — + $350 CAD
- Pickguard options
- Headstock finish (matching, black, or natural)
- Pickup cover colour
- Relic level (headstock + body)
Hardware & Core Spec
Keep it consistent, road-ready, and unmistakably Minnow.
- Pickups: P90 only
- Bridge: Standard bridge (included) — Mastery upgrade available (+ $350 CAD)
- Electronics: Standard Minnow specification (curated for reliability)
Tip: keep the landing page simple, and show the exact selectable option + price logic on the product page.
Aging Levels (Reference)
We keep aging honest and restrained. These photos are references to help you choose a direction.
Closet Classic
Near-new look. Minor surface scuffs only.
Light Aging
Just a few dings and nicks. Subtle wear — nothing dramatic.
Medium Aging
More visible wear and a few extra marks, while staying tasteful.
Every guitar ages differently. These photos are references, not exact replicas.
Pickguard Aging (A/B Reference)
Same idea: subtle, believable wear. This A/B shows a fresh guard vs an aged guard.
A — Clean
Brighter, more uniform colour. 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 final balance)
- Mastery Bridge + Tremolo: + $350 CAD
- Metal flake finish: + $350 CAD
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 + quote before work begins
- We confirm timeline based on current build schedule
- Remaining balance 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 choices, quote, and current timeline.
Build slot reserved
Once confirmed, your build slot is locked in and we begin.
Setup & ship
Built and professionally set up. Balance 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 by availability and scope.
- Final pricing is confirmed with you before the build begins.
Questions?
If you want 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. Pickup configuration is limited to P90 only, and electronics follow the standard Minnow specification.
Is Mastery included?
Mastery is optional on the Minnow. If you’d like it, the upcharge is + $350 CAD. We’ll confirm your final options and total quote before any work begins.
Is metal flake available?
Yes — metal flake is available on select colours as an optional finish. The upcharge is + $350 CAD. We’ll confirm feasibility and exact details during spec approval before any work begins.
How long will it take?
Lead time depends on current availability and scope. 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.