I make a very limited number of guitars each year mostly with hand planes, chisels, and other old world tools and techniques. Because of my attention to detail, personal interaction with my customers, and the complexity of my designs, it requires over three hundred hours to complete each guitar. It is truly a labour of love, a passion for my work, and a deep desire to enrich the lives of those whom I am privileged to create an instrument for.

ORDERING

To inquire about Pricing, to place an order, or if you simply have some questions, please email or call me.

BUILD LIST

Because I am an artisan working alone in my studio and not a factory, I am not able to speed up production to keep up with increasing demand for my work. My current build list is extending  1  year.

New guitars, used guitars, and build slots become available. If you are interested in purchasing one of my guitars, Please contact me.

I look forward to the privilege and pleasure of creating a truly unique and inspiring instrument for you!

Tom Bills

After over 30 years of guitar playing and collecting, I found Tom in my search for the perfect archtop, a fine guitar maker in St. Louis. His attention to detail and the gift he is blessed with, make his archtops the most responsive guitars I have ever played, so far. — Roberto Paganotta, Rome, Italy

After over 30 years of guitar playing and collecting, I found Tom in my search for the perfect archtop, a fine guitar maker in St. Louis. His attention to detail and the gift he is blessed with, make his archtops the most responsive guitars I have ever played, so far. — Roberto Paganotta, Rome, Italy

How to Contact me:

email (use form below)

Phone: 314-631-1435

Skype video (use form below to contact me for my Skype name)