Unlike many builders you see on the Destroy All Guitars website, all guitars from Longbottom are strictly MADE TO ORDER, built by hand, and are fully custom to your specifications. This is one of the areas where Destroy All Guitars shines - because of our decades of experience guiding folks to their dream guitar we are the perfect go-between to manage your custom build. The lead time on full custom builds is usually 15-20 weeks - this is from receipt of first deposit through to completion.
All Longbottom builds utilize the following:
- Hand picked, premium woods for both the neck and body, special woods can be sourced too
- Pickups from Sunbear, Radioshop, Bare Knuckle (or pickups of your choice)
- CTS pots, P.I.O caps, Switchcraft electronics
- Gotoh, Wudtone, Callaham or Wilkinson hardware
- Your choice of fretboard radius 7.5”, 9.5” or 12”
- Color choices from one of England’s best bodywork and finishing workshops
- All guitars are finished in a traditional spec nitrocellulose lacquer that ages over time to give a natural patina of vintage checking and true vintage wear, hard wearing modern polyurethane finishes are also available on request
- All full custom builds come with a Hiscox hard case included in the price
Popular Upgrades:
- Roasted maple neck: $45
- Sunburst or multicolour finish: $115
- Candy finish: $215
- Callaham trem upgrade: $130
- Body binding: from $115
- Compound radius fretboard - $130
The model described below should be considered a possible starting point for your Longbottom guitar. When you're ready to discuss and order your instrument - CALL US TO ORDER.
It was always in the cards for Longbottom to create a deluxe version of the 037, they took their time refining the details that would elevate the classic single-cut shape. This design draws much of its silhouette from the original 037 but introduces a carved top and an additional pickup for a broader tonal palette. Inspired by other models in the Longbottom range, they’ve incorporated a narrower waist and a more open, roomier lower horn—enhancing comfort for extended playing sessions and making upper fret access effortless. A flame maple top completes the body, chosen for both its tonal depth and aesthetic appeal.
Tonewoods & Sound
The body can be built from either mahogany or cedrela, both of which pair beautifully with the flame maple top. The chambered construction unlocks new sonic possibilities, adding warmth and depth to the guitar’s voice. Mahogany delivers a classic, rich tone, while cedrela offers a lightweight alternative without compromising resonance.
a PAF-style humbucker was selected for this guitar—a go-to choice for many players when they see a single-cut guitar like this. The best PAFs are clear and articulate, offering the warmth and punch of a P90 without the hum. These pickups are incredibly versatile and have been responsible for some of the most iconic guitar tones of the past 60 years.
Every component is carefully selected to maximize tonal clarity and dynamic response. For instance, Paper In Oil capacitors, CTS pots, and a Switchcraft jack and switch—because in the pursuit of the perfect instrument, the smallest details make all the difference.
- Body: mahogany or cedrela with a flame maple top, high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
- Neck: mahogany or cedrela, high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, traditional truss rod
- Measurements: 24.625” scale length, 22.5mm at 1st fret, 23.5mm at 12th fret, 42.5mm width bone nut
- Fretboard: rosewood or ebony board, 12” radius, medium jumbo fret wire, mother of pearl dot inlays
- Construction: set neck
- Hardware: ABM bell brass with an aluminium tailpiece
- Pickups: PAF style humbucker calibrated set
- Electronics: CTS taper pot, Paper In Oil caps, Switchcraft output jack and selector switch
- Includes: Hiscox hard case
Also available in a hollow body version for $7,500.