Crook Custom Guitars

Crook Custom Guitars is an independent guitar-building brand led by Bill Crook, creating vintage-inspired, modern electric guitars since 1997. Master-crafted in West Virginia, USA, its instruments are made for professional players and enthusiasts, with custom builds shaped around each customer’s preferences. The brand highlights comfortable necks, easy playability, distinctive finishes, and carefully selected sounds tailored to a player’s signature style.

Crook’s offerings include T-style guitars and builds featuring Paisley, metalflake, and traditional finishes, as well as individual color treatments and aged looks. Featured instruments have included pink paisley, aged surf blue, and gold sparkle designs, with components such as Budz pickups appearing on specific builds. Crook guitars are played by touring professionals, studio musicians, and hobbyists worldwide.

Customers can contact Bill directly to discuss a dream guitar and learn about custom options. The website also features guitar demonstrations and interviews, merchandise, and a free Facebook owners group where players can share their instruments and connect with fellow Crook guitar owners.