Boutique guitars · Naugatuck, Connecticut
Find the guitar you won’t find everywhere.
Rare builds, limited runs and standout gear worth seeking out, personally selected by Jon Stafford and backed by honest, experienced guidance.
35+ years in the industryActual guitar photographedFinancing available
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Verified selections from Google & Reverb
★★★★★“Fantastic service and amazing quality! The owner, Jon, was a big help in getting me set up with my first guitar. He was very knowledgeable and offered great customer service.”
Alyson K.Google · July 25, 2025
★★★★★“Easily the most professional guitar store I've ever experienced. Any guitar that Jon pulls from the wall is in perfect tune and flawless. Jon's knowledge and expertise are top level.”
Douglas A.Google · October 4, 2022
★★★★★“Love this shop; great to work with, super collaborative, fast shipping, and my lord, STUNNING INSTRUMENT!!”
Brandon K.Reverb · September 14, 2024
An independent shop with a point of view
Not a warehouse.
A player’s shop.
Killerburst is one guitarist helping another track down the gear that is difficult to find and impossible to forget. Every piece earns its place here, from one-off custom builds and limited runs to exceptional instruments Jon believes deserve to be played.
Meet Jon & read the story →Rare, limited & fresh from the wall
New & noteworthy
Mesa Engineering
Mesa Boogie ’90s Dual Rectifier Head Limited Head Black Snake Vinyl, Rosso Scuderia Red Chassis
$3,499.00View
Limited-time financing · Through January 31
More time to pay for the guitar you really want.
Special Synchrony financing on qualifying Charvel, Jackson and EVH purchases.
Over $79918 months deferred interest*
Over $1,49924 equal monthly payments with no interest
Over $2,79936 equal monthly payments with no interest
Apply with Synchrony
Apply online, then call Jon to complete your purchase.
*No interest if paid in full within 18 months. Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. See store for complete details.
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White-glove service
The right find is personal.
When the instrument you want is not hanging in every music store, experience matters. Tell Jon what you play, what you own and what you are chasing. Get a straight answer and a better lead from someone with more than 35 years around guitars, manufacturers and working musicians.
- Carefully curated and custom-spec instruments
- Every guitar inspected and tested
- Personalized setup available with purchase
- Flexible payment and financing options
Your guitar, only better
Setups, repairs & thoughtful upgrades.
Fighting high action, fret buzz or electronics that cut out at the worst moment? Bring it in for a complimentary visual inspection and evaluation. Common work includes full setups, fret leveling, nuts, tuners, pickups and custom wiring.
Full setupFrom $75Fret level, crown & polish$175
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Worth the drive
Come play something special.
1221 New Haven Road, Suite 2
Naugatuck, CT 06770
- Monday–Friday
- 12–5
- Saturday
- 12–4
- Sunday
- Closed
Talk to a guitarist, not a call center
Looking for something specific?
Ask about a hard-to-find guitar, compare two amps, discuss a custom order or tell Jon what has been missing from your search.
(203) 393-0267