About Jon Hill and the instruments he creates.
GUITARS & BASSES HANDCRAFTED BY THE MASTER
Jon Hill is a passionate guitar craftsman who has dedicated his life to the art of guitar building. For 30 plus years, the Cleveland, Ohio native has created masterworks for music legends like Joe Walsh (Eagles), Stefan Lessard (Dave Matthews Band), Robbie Merrill (GODSMACK), Scotti Hill (Skid Row), Tom Araya (Slayer), Mark St John of Kiss, Richard Williams (Kansas), and a long list of others.
His instruments not only hang in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but are heard by millions of people around the world.
"I have been dreaming about, fascinated by, compulsively Zen Buddhist religious about guitars and everything that touches them since I was a little kid growing up on the outskirts of Cleveland, Ohio." | Jon Hill - Bootleg Guitar Founder
In 2010, Hill founded Bootleg Guitars, a brand that represents the culmination of three decades of legendary guitar artistry in Cleveland.
I have been fascinated by the Art of building custom guitars and it has taken me on an unforgettable journey touching the lives of thousands of artists across the globe. I'm very proud of the portfolio I've created over the years and I still have an incredible desire to create and build beautiful instruments.
Bootleg starts with the mindset where each step of the process is mastered. We only use the finest woods and components available, combined with excellent craftsmanship, to elicit the performance, clarity, and tonality we are known for.
Professional instruments built to withstand the rigors of touring and elevate your game in the studio, but most importantly, each instrument has to feel right and sound right—that's where I'm best!
~ Jon Hill
With over 35 years of experience in the industry, we have the skills and expertise to handle any project, whether it's crafting a custom bootlegger guitar or working with other guitars in Cleveland, Ohio, including the renowned Mark Hill bass, no matter how complex.
At Bootleg Custom Guitars, we strive for perfection in crafting our bootlegger guitar models. Every step of the process is meticulously mastered, ensuring timeless quality in all our guitars Cleveland and guitars Cleveland Ohio. Whether you're looking for a standard model or a Mark Hill bass, our commitment to excellence shines through.
We offer a full range of hand wound pickups to match your vibe, whether you're rocking a bootlegger guitar or any other style. From vintage to modern, we’ve got you covered for all guitars in Cleveland and across Cleveland, Ohio, including options that perfectly complement the Mark Hill bass!
There's much to see here about our bootlegger guitar and other guitars Cleveland has to offer. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line. We build all guitars from scratch in-house using only the best select materials and hardware. Every guitar, including our Mark Hill bass, comes professionally setup and ready for any stage, whether you're in Cleveland, Ohio or beyond.