Badland Guitars- Anyone tried one?

[diablo175]

Just came across this company a few days ago and have been looking into them. Made in Maryland but headquarters in NJ.

Interesting business model; doing only limited run (100 units) batches with different themes. VERY transparent about what and where the components/hardware comes from. Looks like they're using the USA made Floyds.

Seriously considering one (they're all sold out of this current run) but would prefer to get one w/ more of my specs. I'd also like to play one before plunking down $3500. Truly custom orders are not yet available. Build times are around 90-120 days. 

The only question remains as to how good their pickups are. Can always swap them out but curiosity is still strong.

https://www.badlandsguitarcompany.com/

 

[diablo175]

 

[scottcald]

It's that Tone King douche behind them.  He tries to pretend it's a "factory" of Badlands, but it's Brubaker from what I've gathered and what I think that guy's one video showed, because it seems to be the area they're in.  I used to drive through there a bunch.  

Just call Brubaker directly, IMO. 

Edited September 30, 2025 by scottcald

[Dutchman]

Aren't Tone King and Freidman and a few others made in the same place? Seems I watched Dave give a tour, lots of stuff going on in that warehouse!!

Edited October 3, 2025 by Dutchman

[scottcald]

No, not this Tone King:

 

This one:

Dude makes way too much money as evidenced by the background there.   PS - Don't get any tone tips from him.