Every Black Volt guitar is handcrafted in our Restored Barn / Workshop In Woodstock NY. No outsourcing. No overseas factories. Built one at a time, right here.

Three things: reclaimed wood aged 50-100+ years (not fresh-cut lumber), hand-crafted one at a time (not factory production), and custom shop quality at every price point. Every guitar is signed by Gio and comes with a lifetime guarantee

Wood salvaged from old barns, buildings, and structures built in the 1910s-1960s. This wood has been drying naturally for decades—sometimes over a century. It's more stable than fresh-cut wood and resonates differently. Richer tone, better sustain.

Fresh wood needs time to dry and stabilize. Our reclaimed wood has already been through 50-100+ years of natural drying. It's fully settled. This means better resonance, richer harmonics, and more responsive tone. You can't rush this process.

Absolutely. Choose your body style, neck profile, fretboard, pickups, hardware, and finish. Call us. We'll do our best to make it happen.

Reclaimed pine, ash, mahogany, beech, oak, redwood—depends on what's available. All sourced from structures built 50-100+ years ago. Every piece has unique grain, color, and character.

Approximately 3-6 months depending on customization and our current build queue. We'll keep you updated throughout the process and send photos before shipping.

We use premium pickups from trusted brands based on your desired tone. Options include vintage-style single-coils, humbuckers, P90s, and more. Custom winding available upon request.

Yes. Lifetime warranty on craftsmanship when you register your guitar.

Close, but not identical. Reclaimed wood means every guitar is unique—grain patterns, color, natural marks vary. That's what makes yours one-of-a-kind.

Yes. We ship worldwide with proper packaging and insurance. International orders may have longer lead times and customs fees. Email us for a shipping quote.

We offer setup guidance and tech support for life. If you're in the NY area, bring it by. If not, we can walk you through adjustments. Or use your local qualified tech for basic setups and maintenance.

We don't have regular showroom hours, but we're happy to schedule appointments for our clients. Email or call to arrange a visit.

Yes. Shop Pay offers interest-free payment plans at checkout. Split your purchase into manageable payments with no hidden fees.

We also offer personal financing and pay over time options directly when possible. Inquire if interested. We do our best to get you the instrument you want regardless of finances.

We evaluate trade-ins case-by-case. Email photos and details of what you have. We'll let you know if it's a fit.