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People often long to own that guitar that’s been carefully stored in a closet for years, or that one special piece of jewelry worn only for a special concert. Whatever you’re looking for, we’ll bring it to life. Whether you prefer a “Closet Classic” look or desire heavy relic finishing, TMG delivers with the highest standard of finishing craftsmanship.

Using traditional nitrocellulose lacquer,
we provide the highest-quality finish available on the market

We perform the intricate work that high-tech robots cannot. True American quality is something made by people, for people. Every guitar shipped from TMG is warm and full of human touch.
Our craftsmen are a true team who make decisions based on rigorous standards and apply their artistic skills with unwavering dedication until every instrument meets our exacting standards.

The History of Nitrocellulose Lacquering

This is linked to the automotive industry of the 1950s. At that time, Detroit automakers, renowned for their beautiful paint jobs, were dominating the market. Nearly all cars of that era were painted with nitrocellulose lacquer, using an optimal combination of “pigment,” “binder,” and “solvent.”
The colors used on guitars at that time were mainly “Sunburst” and “Blonde.” Heavily influenced by the colors of cars shipped from Detroit, the custom colors of the era were created with reference to the color variations of that time.
Nitrocellulose dried quickly, produced a beautiful finish, and allowed for easy repair of minor scratches, so it was only natural that it came to be used as automotive paint.
As for guitars, nitrocellulose lacquering was considered essential due to its ease of use.
In fact, it is known that the bond between nitrocellulose paint and wood conveys a more natural tone without interfering with the wood’s unique resonance, and it is also characterized by its minimal impact on the body’s transmission of string vibrations.
We decided to use this traditional paint for TMG’s custom finishes not only to achieve the finest possible finish as a guitar by carrying on the excellence of the painting techniques of that era, but also to pay respect to the spirit of the bygone era when it was first used.

Vintage tone with modern quality and functionality

We are grateful to have partnered with leading companies in the guitar industry. Like us, our partners understand how important hardware quality is and share our vision.
We strive every day to provide the best possible hardware without compromising on appearance or playability.
With deep gratitude, we would like to introduce our partner companies.
Callaham, Kluson Tuners, Bigsby, Mastery, Dunlop Fretwire