People want to have that guitar that has been carefully stored in their closet for years, or that one precious accessory that they wear only for special gigs. Whatever it is you are looking for, we can make it happen. Whether you prefer a closet classic or want a heavier relic finish, TMG can make it happen with the highest standard of painting techniques.

Glass checkering is the process of checking glass using a traditional nitrocellulose lacquer.
We offer the highest level of finish available on the market

We perform the finest work that is impossible with high-tech robots. True American quality is made by people for people, and every guitar shipped from TMG is warm and human.
Our craftsmen are a real team, able to make various decisions based on solid standards and to work with artistic skill and commitment until the result is one that you will be satisfied with.

History of nitrocellulose coloring

It is related to the automobile industry in the 1950s. At that time, the Detroit automobile manufacturers, who had a reputation for beautiful coloring, dominated the market (sobriety). Almost all automobiles at that time were painted with nitrocellulose, and "pigment", "binder" and "solvent" were the best combination. Pigment", "binder" and "solvent" were the best combination.
The only colors used on guitars at that time were mainly "Sunburst" and "Blonde". The colors of cars shipped from Detroit greatly influenced the custom colors of the time, and custom colors were created based on the color variations of that era.
Nitrocellulose dries quickly and has a beautiful finish, and small scratches can be easily repaired, so it was only natural that it would be used as a paint for cars.
Nitrocellulose paint, on the other hand, was considered important for guitars because of its ease of use.
In fact, the bond between the nitro paint and the wood has been shown to transmit a more natural sound without interfering with the wood's unique resonance, and the effect on the body, which transmits the string vibration, is also extremely small.
Our decision to use this traditional paint for TMG's custom paints is not only to continue the excellence of this era of painting techniques, which makes for the best finished guitar, but also to respect the spirit of the old days when it was first used.

Vintage tone with modern quality and features

We are grateful to have partnered with some of the leading companies in the guitar market. Like us, they understand the importance of hardware quality and share the same vision.
We strive every day to provide the best hardware possible without compromising the look or feel of the guitar.
With our deepest appreciation, we would like to introduce our partners.
Callaham, Kluson Tuners, Bigsby, Mastery, Dunlop Fretwire