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Made to Play . Built to Perform . Born to Rock

Made to Play . Built to Perform . Born to RockMade to Play . Built to Perform . Born to RockMade to Play . Built to Perform . Born to Rock

 Individually crafted instruments for players dialed into their art—and driven by soul. 

Made to Play . Built to Perform . Born to Rock

Made to Play . Built to Perform . Born to RockMade to Play . Built to Perform . Born to RockMade to Play . Built to Perform . Born to Rock

 Individually crafted instruments for players dialed into their art—and driven by soul. 

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Hustler

Maverick

Hustler

Our signature single-cutaway—capturing the elements we love from our favorite set-neck and bolt-on predecessors, shaped by our own player's perspective, and distilled into a distinctly sensastional performer.

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Tomcat

Maverick

Hustler

Our contemporary take on a twangy classic—shaped with a more refined silhouette for a sleeker feel, but still every bit the road-ready instrument, balancing grit, grace, and an electrifying presence. 

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Maverick

Maverick

Maverick

Our vintage-modified double-cutaway—destined for cult-classic status, designed for players who want something familiar yet different, with a voice and vibe that becomes unmistakably their own. 

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made-to-order

Built by players

nitro Finishes

Every Starr Guitar begins as a vision—built one at a time, with every detail carefully chosen by the dealers and players who know exactly what they want.


No assembly lines, no shortcuts—just pure craftsmanship, shaping truly exceptional instruments.

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nitro Finishes

Built by players

nitro Finishes

For over two decades, we’ve perfected the art of nitrocellulose finishes—earning a reputation for vintage authenticity and meticulous aging.


Every Starr Guitar is coated in the same expertly applied lacquer that has revived countless classics.

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Built by players

Built by players

Built by players

We’re musicians first—we get what makes a great guitar. Every instrument we build is shaped by a deep understanding of how it should feel, sound, and perform.


A bridge between your inspiration and expression—built to bring your music to life. 

Get To Know Us

My mission is to craft instruments of quality and character, that make you want to pick up and play!

When I build a guitar, it’s never just wood, wire, and a fancy finish to me. It’s a spark of magic come alive, echoing the same inspiration and excitement that started me on my musical journey many years ago and is carried with me to this day.

Every guitar is built with intent, precision, and a whole lot of heart. Because I know that behind each one is a voice waiting to be heard, a story waiting to be told, and hands willing to bleed to make it happen.

It’s that shared dedication—the musician’s passion and my drive as a builder—that keeps me moving down this road. 


- Kip Elder | Owner . Luthier . Musician


Featured Builds

Hustler Silverburst

Tomcat 2-Tone Sunburst

Tomcat 2-Tone Sunburst

Available At Walt Grace

Tomcat 2-Tone Sunburst

Tomcat 2-Tone Sunburst

Tomcat 2-Tone Sunburst

Available At True Tone Music

Maverick Black

Tomcat 2-Tone Sunburst

Maverick Black

Available At True Tone Music

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