Handcrafted Boutique Guitars in Memphis
Custom Electric & Acoustic Instruments
Located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, we build bespoke electric guitars, custom acoustic instruments, and precision basses for discerning musicians.
Welcome to Postal Guitars, your destination for handcrafted guitars in Memphis, TN. From the first sketch to the final setup, each instrument is crafted in-house by a passionate luthier, Johnathan Postal, who blends traditional craftsmanship with modern tone-forward innovation. Whether you’re a touring pro, session player, collector or hobbyist, our boutique guitar shop specializes in custom electric guitars, custom basses, resonator guitars, unique finishes and boutique microphones and straps.
Ready to build your dream guitar?
Contact us today for a consultation and let’s design an instrument that’s made just for you. Based in Memphis, we serve clients nationwide and ship to guitar players around the world.
Visit our workshop in Memphis, TN, or send us your ideas and specs — we’ll deliver a boutique, handcrafted guitar that stands out in tone, look and craftsmanship.
What We Offer
Custom electric guitars
Solid-body and semi-hollow models built to spec: body wood, neck carve, electronics, hardware.
Custom bass guitars
Sculpted basses with tone and balance built for gigging, studio or home.
Acoustic & resonator instruments
Boutique acoustic guitars, 12-string builds, resonator guitars with handcrafted style and voice.
Special edition & art-grade builds
Unique finishes, reclaimed woods (barnwood, vintage materials), steampunk style or themed instruments.
Guitar straps & accessories
Handmade leather straps, custom cases, and finishing touches to complete your instrument setup.
Why Choose Us
Hand-built guitars in Memphis
All our guitars are designed and built locally in Memphis, Tennessee, giving you a truly artisan, made-in-USA instrument.
Custom design & personalization
Choose your body shape, wood species (maple, mahogany, swamp ash, etc.), pickup configuration (humbucker, single coil, P90), finish options and more.
Boutique craftsmanship meets tone & playability
We don’t just build guitars — we engineer sound. From balanced neck profiles and optimal fretwork to premium pickups and wiring, our instruments deliver serious tone and play-feel.
Electric, acoustic, bass & more
Whether you need a custom electric guitar, a high-end 12-string, a chambered bass, or a resonator acoustic, we’ve got the expertise to bring your vision to life.
From Memphis heritage to modern performance
Drawing on Memphis’ rich musical legacy, our instruments honor the past while delivering modern playability for studio sessions or stage performance.
One-of-a-kind models & limited series
For players looking for something truly unique, we offer limited-run builds, special finishes, and collector-grade custom guitars.