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People often yearn for a guitar that has been carefully stored in a closet for years, or a single, cherished accessory worn only on special gigs. Whatever you're looking for, we can make it happen. Whether you prefer a closet classic or a heavily reliced finish, TMG delivers on its promise with top-tier painting techniques.

Using traditional nitrocellulose lacquer,
We offer the highest level of finish available on the market.

We perform intricate tasks that high-tech robots cannot. True American quality is something made by people for people. Every guitar shipped from TMG has a human touch and warmth to it.
Our craftsmen are a true team, making decisions based on solid standards and working meticulously with artistic skill until they create a product they are completely satisfied with.

The history of coloring nitrocellulose

This relates to the automotive industry of the 1950s. At that time, Detroit automakers, renowned for their beautiful paintwork, dominated the market. Almost all cars at the time were painted with nitrocellulose, and the optimal combination was "pigment," "binder," and "solvent."
The only colors used on guitars at that time were mainly "Sunburst" and "Blonde." The custom colors of the guitars were heavily influenced by the colors of cars shipped from Detroit, and were created based on the color variations of that era.
Nitrocellulose dries quickly, provides a beautiful finish, and small scratches can be easily repaired, so it was only natural that it came to be used as car paint.
On the other hand, when it comes to guitars, nitrocellulose coating was considered important due to its ease of use.
In fact, it has been found that nitrocellulose lacquer bonding to wood transmits a more natural sound without interfering with the wood's inherent resonance, and it also has minimal impact on the body that transmits string vibrations.
We decided to use this traditional paint for TMG's custom paintwork because, by preserving the excellence of painting techniques from that era, we not only achieve the best possible finish on the guitar, but also pay homage to the spirit of the time when it was first used.

Vintage tones with modern quality and functionality.

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