Handcrafted in Lexington, Kentucky, Chad Underwood guitars have earned a quiet cult following among tone chasers, boutique collectors, and pro players alike. Chad’s builds are a masterclass in vintage-inspired refinement—meticulously modeled after the golden-era bolt-on guitars of the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, but elevated with modern playability and unmatched resonance.

Each guitar reflects Chad’s deep understanding of what makes a truly great instrument: from soft rolled fretboard edges and perfect weight balance to nuanced nitrocellulose finishes that feel broken-in from day one. His guitars are known for their lively acoustic response, incredible sustain, and piano-like clarity—even before you plug in.

Players like David Grissom, Anson Funderburgh, Lee Roy Parnell, Rob McNelley, Doyle Bramhall II, Bob Britt (Bob Dylan Band), Doug Lancio (Bob Dylan Band), and even Paul Reed Smith have praised Chad’s work, with some keeping multiple Underwood guitars in rotation. John Fogerty famously described his Underwood Tele-style guitar as “the best I’ve ever played”—high praise from a tone legend.

What sets Chad apart is not mass production, but the rare quality and consistency of every build. His guitars are lightweight, toneful, and soulful—the kind of instruments that make you play longer, dig deeper, and hear more.

If you're looking for a boutique guitar that lives up to the hype and then some, a Chad Underwood belongs in your hands.

Model: Double Bucker T-Style

Serial Number: #130
Body Wood: Ash
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color: Butterscotch Blonde
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: Soft V
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Frets: Vintage
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Inlays: Black Dot
Bridge: Vintage Style Telecaster Bridge
Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Humbucker
Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker Humbucker
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching: 3-Way Blade Switch
Tuners: Vintage Style
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: Black Single Ply
Neck Finish:  Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Construction: Bolt-On
Strings: .010–.046