One of the most distinctive features of a Veritas guitar is the medallion inlaid into the headstock. This custom-designed coin represents both our brand and the journey that led to its creation.

The medallion features the Veritas Custom Guitars logo, along with the phrase “In God We Trust”—a nod to the look of traditional American currency. At the bottom, it bears Romans 10:9, which states:

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

As a Christian, I wanted to incorporate my faith into the foundation of Veritas Guitars. I believe that God entrusted me with this company, and ultimately, it belongs to Him.

The Origin of the Coin:

When I first started building guitars at age 16, I had started a company called CJ Marvin Guitars. I put my name CJ Marvin on them, but I never really liked the way it looked and it never felt quite right.

When I decided not to pursue CJ Marvin Guitars as a legitimate guitar company, I started using coins instead. I often visited antique stores and found myself drawn to vintage coins, which reminded me of my grandfather’s coin collection. He was an avid coin collector, and that nostalgia gave me an idea—what if a coin became the emblem of my guitars?

I began inlaying old coins into the headstocks of my builds, and the concept stuck. Over time, we developed our own custom medallion, designed to resemble classic American currency while uniquely representing Veritas Guitars.

The coin is more than just a logo—it’s a symbol of heritage, craftsmanship, and faith. It’s a tribute to where we came from, the values we stand for, and the guitars we build with purpose and passion.