Welcome to Guerilla Guitars, where craftsmanship meets creativity in the world of music. For over 17 years, Gus K has been meticulously crafting guitars with astonishing and unique finishes that captivate both the eyes and the ears. Each guitar at Guerilla Guitars is hand-painted and constructed with unwavering dedication, making every instrument a true work of art.
Based in Canada, we take immense pride in our locally made guitars. Our commitment to quality is evident in every step of the production process. We meticulously select only the finest quality woods to ensure that our instruments resonate with exceptional tone and durability.
At Guerilla Guitars, we believe that great sound starts with great components. That's why we exclusively use renowned brand names for pickups and other guitar components. By integrating these premium elements, we guarantee an unparalleled playing experience that satisfies even the most discerning musicians.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring musician, our guitars are designed to inspire creativity and push boundaries. With their unique finishes and exceptional craftsmanship, Guerilla Guitars stand out as instruments that make a statement both on and off stage.
Join us on this musical journey as we strive to provide you with guitars that are not only visually striking but also deliver an extraordinary sonic experience. Explore the world of Guerilla Guitars and unlock your true musical potential.
Every guitar has a story. So does the person who builds it.
Gus K didn't set out to build guitars — he set out to play them. Like so many musicians, he fell in love with the instrument first, and the obsession with how they were made came later. After years of playing, gigging, and tinkering, Gus realized that the guitars he truly wanted didn't exist at a price he could justify — and that if he wanted something built right, he'd have to build it himself.
That realization changed everything.
Gus spent years studying the anatomy of great guitars — what made a vintage Les Paul sing, why certain neck profiles felt alive in your hands, how the choice of wood affected sustain and resonance in ways that couldn't be faked. He learned by doing: building, failing, refining, and building again. Every mistake was a lesson. Every finished instrument was proof that the process worked.
Over time, word spread. Friends wanted guitars. Friends of friends wanted guitars. And Guerilla Guitars was born — not from a business plan, but from a genuine passion for the craft.
Today, Gus K brings more than two decades of hands-on experience to every instrument that leaves the Saint-Eustache workshop. That experience shows up in the details: the way a neck is shaped to feel natural after hours of playing, the way a finish is applied in layers to protect and enhance the wood beneath, the way every fret is leveled and crowned by hand before a guitar ships.
This isn't production-line work. It never has been.
Mass-produced guitars are built to a price point. Custom guitars are built to a player. When you order a Guerilla guitar, Gus isn't pulling a spec sheet off a shelf — he's listening to what you play, how you play it, and what you've never been able to find in a store-bought instrument. Then he builds it.
That's the difference. And that's the story.
"I build guitars because I love them. Every one that leaves this shop has to be something I'd be proud to play myself."
— Gus K, Master Builder
Ready to start your own story? Get in touch with Gus to talk about your custom build.