Custom-Built “Rogue Custom Guitars” (Canada)
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Description
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Separate from the mass-market line, there exist handmade, boutique guitars branded as Rogue Custom Guitars, crafted by a single luthier in the Greater Toronto Area.
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Features like spalted/flamed maple tops, walnut bodies, premium pickups (e.g. Seymour Duncan), and refined craftsmanship are hallmarks of these instruments.
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Another listing refers to a custom-built Rogue made in Cobourg, ON, with English chestnut top, ornate inlays, and high-end electronics.
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These are totally distinct from the industrial-produced Rogue guitars—they’re boutique, higher-quality builds, often command significantly higher prices, and appeal to serious players or collectors.
Summary: Two Very Different “Rogues”
Brand | Type | Made Where | Quality & Price | Best For |
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Rogue (Musician's Friend) | Mass-market, budget brand | Korea/China through factories | Very affordable; varying quality | Beginners, budget players, modders |
Rogue Custom Guitars | Boutique, handcrafted guitars | Greater Toronto Area, Canada | High craftsmanship, premium parts | Serious players and collectors |
If you're after something unique, well-crafted, and Canadian-made, then the Rogue Custom Guitars by local luthiers might be worth exploring—though they come at a much higher price point and are handmade.