Viridis Guitars

Viridis Guitars Bespoke guitars, handmade in Canada featuring exclusively non-endangered wood made by luthier Merrick Newell

I have a number of completed pedals (Booster, Compressor, Delay, Distortion, Overdrive, Reverb etc) and I’m looking for ...
03/28/2025

I have a number of completed pedals (Booster, Compressor, Delay, Distortion, Overdrive, Reverb etc) and I’m looking for someone or someone’s who might be interested in giving me some feedback on them. What they like, what could be better, what’s important to them and what kind of pedals they think would be successful and desirable.. that kind of thing. If you or someone you know might be interested in taking on this particular endeavour I will be more than happy to shower you with pedals, straps, merch etc as a thank you!!

I’ve spent the last several months absolutely obsessed with and deep diving pedal design and construction. It’s quite a rabbit hole to fall down. The possibilities are seemingly endless. Quite frankly using electronics to mold and shape your sound, to me, is just as fascinating as using your brace design and materials to shape the sound of an acoustic instrument. I’ve made a few replicas of popular pedals, added some customized features and even put together some (simpler) original designs.

Please dm me or email me at [email protected].

Another Geneva available! This one features a striking striped body with a solid maple and walnut core, framed by one-of...
02/09/2025

Another Geneva available!
This one features a striking striped body with a solid maple and walnut core, framed by one-of-a-kind spalted ash. The cherry neck and zebrawood fingerboard keep it sleek, with a minimalist 12th fret marker for a clean, modern look. Handmade, one of a kind, and ready to play.

DM for details!

A classic with a twistIntroducing our Striped Tele—a masterfully crafted instrument where classic aesthetics meet modern...
02/07/2025

A classic with a twist

Introducing our Striped Tele—a masterfully crafted instrument where classic aesthetics meet modern performance. The body, milled from locally sourced ash, Canadian maple, and walnut, not only delivers a balanced tone but also features a comfortable belly cut and arm bevel for effortless playability. A glossy finish enhances the wood’s natural beauty, giving the instrument a refined, striking presence.

Proudly made in Canada check out viridisguitars.com or our reverb store to get your hands on this one of a kind instrument.

Introducing the Vireo—a guitar designed for those who value effortless playability, refined craftsmanship, and a connect...
02/06/2025

Introducing the Vireo—a guitar designed for those who value effortless playability, refined craftsmanship, and a connection to nature. Crafted from a solid ash body milled from locally fallen wood, the Vireo is as sustainable as it is sonically rich. The extremely exaggerated belly cut and arm bevel make this guitar one of the most comfortable you’ll ever play

Powered by two hand-wound single-coil pickups, the Vireo delivers clear, dynamic tones, perfect for everything from glassy cleans to biting leads. A 3-way switch, tone k**b, and volume k**b give you precise control over your sound, while the Tune-O-Matic bridge with a tremolo saddle and included whammy bar allow for expressive pitch bends and smooth vibrato. Locking 18:1 Guyker tuners keep everything stable, ensuring you stay in tune no matter how far you push your sound.

Now available on viridisguitar.com and our reverb shop

🌿 Introducing another Geneva 🌿Crafted with locally milled white and spalted ash, this unique beauty is as sustainable as...
12/03/2024

🌿 Introducing another Geneva 🌿

Crafted with locally milled white and spalted ash, this unique beauty is as sustainable as it is stunning. Featuring a torrefied Birdseye maple neck and fingerboard, hand-wound single-coil pickups, and 3D-printed k**bs made from recycled materials, the Geneva is all about blending timeless craftsmanship with modern innovation.

With its aggressive arm bevel, belly cut, and string-through design, this guitar is built for comfort, style, and performance. 🌟

Ready to make it yours? You can head to our website DM us or email [email protected] for details.
Also if you’re local to the county feel free to message me and we can arrange a demo!

Off to Brazil! 🇧🇷This custom tenor ukulele is now in the hands of its new owner, and I couldn’t be more excited to see i...
11/27/2024

Off to Brazil! 🇧🇷

This custom tenor ukulele is now in the hands of its new owner, and I couldn’t be more excited to see it bring music to life across the globe.

• Body: A Sitka spruce top featuring a rolled arm bevel paired with Tasmanian Blackwood back and sides—a sustainable alternative to Hawaiian koa, as they’re both in the same genus. Tasmanian Blackwood is not only beautiful but it sounds wonderful and is environmentally conscious
• Neck & Fingerboard: Walnut neck with an ebonized walnut fingerboard and bridge—crafted with an all-natural staining process for a rich, ebony-like finish
• Details: Gold pearl fret inlays, alder burl headstock, and Canadian maple binding
• Hardware: Gotoh 16:1 tuners, bone nut, and saddle for precision tuning and tone

This instrument was a joy to build, blending sustainable materials with exceptional craftsmanship. Every detail is designed to honor both the player and the environment.

Thank you for trusting Viridis Guitars to create something so personal. Safe travels, little uke! 🌍🍃

This lovely acoustic will be going up for sale on our site in the next few days. Featuring our rolled top arm bevel it’s...
09/22/2024

This lovely acoustic will be going up for sale on our site in the next few days. Featuring our rolled top arm bevel it’s very likely the most comfortable guitar you may ever play.

It’s got a sitka spruce soundboard with a beautiful piece of figured walnut for the back and sides as well as the head plate, heel cap and the fret position markers. The highly figured maple binding provides an elegant contrast and framing. Also featuring a cherry neck and maple fretboard and bridge all the woods from this instrument are local to not just North America but Canada.

Feel free to dm us or email us at [email protected] if you’d like to claim this beauty before it goes live on the website.

the Two-Two Geneva by rips 2 hand-wound “noiseless” single coil pickups. this level of clarity and sustain is precisely...
08/05/2024

the Two-Two Geneva by rips 2 hand-wound “noiseless” single coil pickups. this level of clarity and sustain is precisely why i make own pick ups. it’s also worth mentioning that building everything i can myself is kinder to the earth to have less transport of supplies needed for each build.
the Two-Tone Geneva is available for purchase on viridisguitars.com

NOW AVAILABLE — Two-Tone Geneva With its chambered body, the Two-Tone Geneva has the making of a semi hollow, just witho...
07/22/2024

NOW AVAILABLE — Two-Tone Geneva
With its chambered body, the Two-Tone Geneva has the making of a semi hollow, just without the sound hole. Coming in at 5.9lbs, it’s very light and as a result is extremely comfortable to play seated or standing.
The body is white ash harvested from a fallen tree on my property with a flamed maple top. The neck is flamed maple, and has a torrefied birdseye maple fingerboard with falling leaf inlays made from the same material as the top.
Specs:
647mm scale length
44mm(1-3/4”) nut width
2 Hand wound “noiseless” single coil pickups with AlNiCo 5 magnets
Matching wooden pickup rings, k**bs, switch and control cover
Chrome hardware
Comes with hard case

available for purchase at viridisguitars.com
link in bio!

NOW AVAILABLE — Solid Ash AspenWhen designing this small bodied guitar I tried to incorporate aspects of SG and Strat st...
07/22/2024

NOW AVAILABLE — Solid Ash Aspen
When designing this small bodied guitar I tried to incorporate aspects of SG and Strat style guitars. The Solid Ash Aspen has a slightly wider nut making it comfortable for larger fingers and smaller hands will never have to worry about muted strings. Featuring a solid white ash body milled from a downed tree on my property, a solid maple neck with canary wood fingerboard and small black fret markers.
Its’ weight sits at just 7 lbs. It is ergonomic and comfortable to play due to a dramatic arm bevel and belly cut. To top it off, it rips with two humbuckers and coil splitting capabilities.
Specs:
647mm scale length
45mm (1-49/64”) nut made of black TUSQ XL
2 Vintage tone PAF’s with AlNiCo 5 magnets
Pickup selection switch, volume k**b and tone k**b featuring a push/pull coil split
Chrome hardware
Comes with hard case

available for purchase at viridisguitars.com
link in bio!

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