Well if you’re reading this, you may be looking for one of my guitars. Having me build you a custom guitar can be a rewarding, adventurous journey. But it’s not for everybody. The waiting list grows just as fast as I ship the guitars, and could possibly be a 3 year process. BUT, for the person who doesn’t need a full custom package, but still wants the feel of a custom guitar without the wait, there are a couple great options.
The North American Guitar keeps a good stock on hand, as well as some on order. They have 4 of the Katana models on my production schedule and usually have a few per year pass through their hands. I have been working with them since the beginning of TNAG and they have grown into one of the most successful boutique guitar retailers in the world. The video demonstrations, interviews, and other media is incredible quality. They bring my guitars to the European market (also worldwide shipping) and have a London based showroom. Ben Montague and his crew run a very professional shop and have some of the best instruments being created today. Ben is an amazing musician and knows guitars and the guitar industry. I am honored to be included on the roster there and have them represent my guitars in the world market. When you buy a guitar from TNAG, your buying a guitar from me.
Willcutt Guitars has been stocking my guitars and they have a few on order as well. They have three Santa Cruz models, Horizon Lap steel, and my new Levitator (explorer style) coming in. I just shipped a few of my NAMM guitars to them, the ones made from the exotic “Sinker” old growth redwood. Working with Willcutt has been a great match and I am honored to have them as my main USA dealer. They are celebrating their 50th year anniversary, so they have been at it a while! I work with their representative, Brandon Bowlds, whom many people are familiar with. He knows my guitars, he knows the ins and outs of the buffers and effects loops, and all the crazy things that make my guitars unique. He is an incredible player and you can catch him playing at festivals and venues in the Kentucky area. Brandon is also a customer! Here he is demonstrating one. So when you are buying a guitar from Willcutt, you are buying a guitar from me. I’m lucky to have them as a dealer. They ship worldwide.
You can contact either of these fine companies and we can customize one of their orders for you. Usually these have already been somewhat spec’d out, like woods and models, but there is room for some basic customizations such as neck profile, and some electronics. You could also do a full custom guitar with these guys as well, but your spot on the production schedule will be added to the end of the list.
As my craft and business evolves and grows, I can’t thank these two companies enough. Their patience and support has been crucial in the development and refinement of my guitars. I look forward to a life long relationship with these two representatives. I want Walker Guitars to by synonymous with Willcutt Guitars and The North American Guitar. Cheers to these hardworking companies!