Bill Comins began playing guitar at an early age, and later went on to major in Jazz Guitar at Temple University. During this time, along with performing and teaching privately, Comins cultivated an interest in Luthery. Eventually he took a job in a violin shop where he worked for four years while building his own repair/custom shop business. In 1991, Comins met Master Luthier Bob Benedetto whose shared knowledge inspired Comins to develop his own line of archtop guitars. In the time since Comins has carved out a reputation as one of the more highly regarded contemporary archtop guitar builders. He has built over 200 instruments for international clientele consisting of players, educators, and collectors. His work has appeared in numerous books and collections, including the Chinery "Blue Guitar" project. Well versed in both traditional and contemporary approaches, Comins offers personalized collaborations with dedicated attention to design and detail. In 2011, Comins began building D'Angelico replica guitars for GTR. For acoustic models, refer to the Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars. For more information, contact Comins directly or visit his website.
Instruments currently built in Willow Grove, PA beginning in 1991.

COMINS GUITARS Electric Guitars Models

COMINS GUITARS CHESTER AVENUE Image

COMINS GUITARS CHESTER AVENUE

- single smooth cutaway, Sitka or Englemann spruce top, figured maple back and sides, multi-laminated bindings and purfling around the top, bottom, peghead, f-holes, and raised pickguard, 22-fret bound ebony fingerboard,ebony adjustable bri...

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COMINS GUITARS CLASSIC

- single smooth cutaway, Sitka spruce top, figured maple back and sides, three-piece maple neck, multi-laminated bindings and purfling around the top, bottom, peghead, f-holes, and raised pickguard, 22-fret bound ebony fingerboard, ebony ad...

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COMINS GUITARS CONCERT

- single smooth cutaway, Sitka spruce top, figured maple back and sides, three-piece maple neck, multi-laminated wood bindings and purfling around the top, peghead, f-holes, and raised pickguard, 22-fret bound ebony fingerboard, ebony adjus...

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COMINS GUITARS LYRIST

- single cutaway solid mahogany body, carved flame maple top, fine inlaid purfling, two humbucker pickups, four knobs (two v, two tone), three-way pickup switch, mfg. summer 2008-present.

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COMINS GUITARS RENAISSANCE

- single smooth cutaway, top of the line model, master grade Sitka spruce top, highly figured maple back and sides, laminated neck, teardrop-style f-holes, body, neck, and peghead bound, decorative wood peghead and heel cap, angled fingerbo...