Josh Williams Guitars

Josh Williams' journey into guitar building started with a deep-seated passion for engineering, hands-on craftsmanship, and a lifelong love of music. What began as a suggestion from a friend has evolved into a thriving endeavor where Josh and his dedicated California-based team pour their heart and soul into every instrument they create.
Location: Vista, CA | Employees: 3 | Guitars Built Per Year: 100 | Notable Model: Mockingbird

Models We Love

Mockingbird

A true semi-hollow body construction, with laminated Top/Back/Sides with a centerblock. Features a 16” lower bout, Mahogany neck, and binding throughout. Available in 4 different neck thicknesses to achieve that perfect neck size you’re looking for. Many available options for you to select from.

KEY FEATURES:

  • True Semi-Hollow Construction with Vintage Specs
  • Pressed Top, Back, and Sides
  • Wire Harness With The Highest Quality Pots, Caps, and Switch
  • 16” Lower Bout
  • Many Custom Build Options Like Neck Size, Inlay, Finish Type, and more
Hollowbird

A fully hollow-body construction, with laminated Top/Back/Sides, giving you that warm balanced tone with a bit more mellow attack. Features a 16” lower bout, Mahogany neck, and binding throughout. Available in 4 different neck thicknesses to achieve that perfect neck size you’re looking for. Many available options for you to select from.

KEY FEATURES:

  • True Hollowbody Construction
  • Pressed Top, Back, and Sides
  • Wire Harness With The Highest Quality Pots, Caps, and Switch
  • 16” Lower Bout
  • Many Custom Build Options Like Neck Size, Inlay, Finish Type, and more

Stella | Carved Top

The Stella Carved Top features a carved Maple top on a Mahogany Body, 2 pickup configuration, a set neck construction, and binding throughout. A great option for those looking for a lighter weight, smaller body design, but still maintaining that iconic single cutaway carved top look and tone.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Carved Maple Top with Lightweight Mahogany Body
  • Wire Harness With The Highest Quality Pots, Caps, and Switch
  • Lots of Custom Build Options Like Neck Size, Inlay, Finish Type, and more
Stella | Semi-Hollowbody

The Stella Semi-Hollow features a true semi-hollow with a pressed laminated top, 2 pickup configuration, a set neck construction, and binding throughout. A great option for those looking for a lightweight, smaller body design, but still maintaining that semi-hollowbody tone.

KEY FEATURES:

  • True Semi-Hollow Construction
  • Wire Harness With The Highest Quality Pots, Caps, and Switch
  • Smaller body design to maintain comfort and weight
  • Binding throughout
  • Lots of Custom Build Options Like Neck Size, Inlay, Finish Type, and more

Artists

Ariel Posen

A member of The Bros. Landreth and solo artist - a monstrous player who continues to inspire people world-wide.

Tim Stewart

Tim Stewart is one of LA’s most in demand players. Touring with Lady Gaga, The Band Knives, Suicidal Tendencies, American Idol, Brittney Spears, J-Lo, Backstreet Boys... just to name a few.

Josh Smith
Drew Shirley

"Guitar sounded brilliant..." - Drew Shirley | Switchfoot

Joey Landreth

Joey Landreth, one of the worlds leading slide players, showing off his custom built Mockingbird on That Pedal Show. If you know his music, from The Bros Landreth or his self-released albums, you know his slide work, his tone, and his vocals are untouchable.

JULESTHEWOLF

Julian showing off his Mockingbird on tour with Justin Bieber.