Guitar Monkey operates as a master-built custom shop in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in handcrafted electric guitars and basses. The shop focuses on building high-end, custom instruments rather than traditional guitar repair services. Their approach centers on creating unique, personalized guitars from the ground up, with an emphasis on craftsmanship and individual player needs.

The business works by appointment only, allowing the luthier to dedicate focused attention to each custom build project. Their gallery showcases completed master-built instruments that demonstrate the shop’s attention to detail and construction quality. Guitar Monkey’s philosophy embraces a counterculture aesthetic, building what they describe as instruments players genuinely want rather than mass-produced alternatives.

While the shop’s primary focus is custom guitar building, their expertise in instrument construction translates to deep knowledge of guitar setup, fretwork, and the technical aspects that make instruments play their best. Located on Greenmount Avenue in Baltimore, Guitar Monkey serves musicians looking for boutique, handcrafted guitars built to their specifications by an experienced craftsman who understands every aspect of electric guitar and bass construction.