Cyr Custom Guitars (TM) is dedicated to building quality acoustic and electric guitars and basses at reasonable prices. Our objective is to build instruments to meet the needs of all guitarists and bass players. At Cyr Custom Guitars (TM), we're committed to building a unique instrument; one that you'll love.

All Cyr Custom Guitars (TM) instruments are custom-built to order. Although we have specific models that we build, such as the Oakhurst guitars and basses, what we can build for you is not limited by those model specifications. Feel free to contact us about any instrument that you've been dreaming about, and we will work with you to make it a reality.

December 13, 2009:

Cyr Custom Guitars is now on Facebook. We invite you to take a look at our Facebook Page and become a fan if you are so inclined.

New Product Line: Handmade Bass Bodies and Necks

Cyr Custom Guitars has added a line of handmade custom bass bodies and necks. Please use the Bodies and Necks button to see a description of the bodies and options available. You can send us an email to stephen <dot> cyr <at> smctek <dot> com or call us at (916) 772-8036 to get quotes on any special combinations of options that you don't see on that page.

Banjos Anyone?

One of my bass customers asked me if I wanted to build him a banjo, so I agreed to do one for him - a plectrum banjo in this case, with a rim made by Mark Hickler in Tempe AZ. Anyone else interested? Here are a couple of pictures of the walnut prototype I'm building:

The customer's banjo will have a curly maple rim and mahogany neck, while this one has a claro walnut rim and black walnut neck.

Cyr Custom Guitars is a dealer for the following fine products:

• K & K Sound - makers of pickup systems and preamplifiers for use with guitars and other acoustic instruments
• DR Strings - makers of strings for acoustic and electric guitars and basses

Important Links:

• Ken Sarmiento of the band Phuz plays and endorses Cyr Custom Guitars
• Josh Lippi of iBucho! plays Cyr Custom basses
• Mark Gelinas of HANDoVerF!st plays a Cyr custom 5-string bass
• Guitarwoods.net - A good Source of Tonewoods for Acoustic Guitars
• Global Wood Source - a good source of exotic woods for solid-body instruments
• RMMGA Get-together at Fran Guidry's in Walnut Creek CA on 9/9/06
• The Guitar Wall - a central place to find makers of guitars, basses, and equipment
• Audionova - Distributor of Bass Amplifiers, Guitar Effects Pedals and Guitar Cables for Musicians