“When you own a Lentz Guitar, know that our very soul was given freely in the process of making the instrument; that the marriage of our love for guitars and our passion for perfection rings out in every note you play.”
For over 40 years, the father-and-son team of Scott Lentz Sr. and Jr. have quietly set the standard for vintage-inspired bolt-neck electrics.
With an uncompromising eye for detail and a deep understanding of tonewoods, every Lentz guitar reflects a commitment to craft that borders on reverence.
The result? Some of the most soulful, sonically rich instruments you'll ever play.
Relentless Craftsmanship
From hand‑selecting aged woods, assembling with hide‑glue, and hand‑winding pickups in‑house, Lentz applies meticulous detail and traditional methods to each instrument.
Vintage‑Inspired Tone / Modern Quality
Rooted in the read‑and‑repair work on classic T and S style electrics, Lentz channels that heritage into guitars that strike a balance between classic voice and contemporary build stability.
Focused Excellence for the Discerning Player
With over 60 combined years of experience devoted solely to electric guitars, Lentz targets only one thing, and does it at the highest level possible: making instruments that inspire serious players.
Lentz Guitars FAQ
Common questions about Lentz guitars - the builders, the craft, and where to find one near Boston.
Where can I buy a Lentz guitar near Boston?
The Music Emporium is an authorized Lentz dealer and carries both new and preowned Lentz instruments at our Lexington, Massachusetts showroom near Boston. Players from across New England visit specifically for the kind of bolt-neck electric Lentz builds - inventory rotates, so it is worth reaching out or checking the page to see what is currently in stock.
Who builds Lentz guitars?
Lentz guitars are built by Scott Lentz Sr. and Scott Lentz Jr. in San Marcos, California - a father-and-son team with over 40 years of combined experience devoted entirely to electric guitars. Their foundation is deep hands-on knowledge of vintage T-style and S-style electrics, built through years of read-and-repair work on classic instruments before ever building their own.
What makes Lentz guitars different from other vintage-inspired electrics?
The details. Lentz hand-selects aged tonewoods, assembles with hide glue, and winds their own pickups in-house - choices that add time and cost but produce the kind of resonance and response that separate a Lentz from a production guitar. Their background repairing and studying vintage instruments informs every build decision, down to the way the neck sits in the pocket.
What Lentz models does The Music Emporium carry?
Our Lentz selection draws from across the lineup - including the Traditional (T and S-style builds in the classic bolt-neck tradition), the Reserve (Lentz's premium tier, with hand-selected aged tonewoods), the DL-90 (a P90-loaded design with a distinct voice), and the Sonic - alongside one-off configurations. As inventory rotates, reach out to see what is currently in stock.
Are Lentz guitars worth the price?
For players who care about tonal depth, feel, and the kind of resonance that comes from aged woods and hand-wound pickups, a Lentz is one of the strongest arguments for what a boutique bolt-neck can be. They are also among the more practically priced boutique electrics given what goes into them. We are happy to walk you through the differences in person at our Lexington showroom.