Joe Depsgni
In Memory of "Joe Jem" Despagni 10/2/59 - 5/29/18

Welcome to Joe Jem Custom Guitars!

This website has been created as a tribute to a beloved brother, friend and creator of custom guitars of the stars, Joe “Jem” Despagni.

Joe will always be remembered for his beautiful, innovative, one-of-a-kind custom guitars. Joe designed and built the first-ever handle guitar. His guitars have been used by many stars for decades.

It is our hope that this website showcases his talent and helps to keep Joe’s legacy alive.

Thanks for stopping by!

Services

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New Builds & Set Ups

Joe Jem Custom Guitars specializes in creating that one-of-a-kind guitar that matches your unique personality and playing style!

Paint & Design

Want to give your guitar a new look? Joe Jem Custom Guitars can design and paint a new look to give your guitar the style you want!

Repair & Mods

We can repair your guitar or add your custom mods. The sky’s the limit on what we can do. Your guitar sound will be out of this world!

Testimonials!

What Joe Jem Guitar Owners Have Been Saying For Years
In Loving Memory, Ron

Loved Joe the man I always looked forward to seeing him and hanging at his shop . He worked his magic on my guitars and never failed to amaze me with how great they played after he worked his mojo . Miss his as do many some people are just irreplaceable he sure was.

Wayne Christiano

My hero for sure!! Love the guitars. Thanks joe!!

Sot Nicholson

I love my new JEM Blue thanks again Joe!

Vic Travaglianti

Never met a man with magic in his hands like Joe!