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Brua Phantom

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Pierrick Brua has more than 20 years of experience with repairs and manufacturing. He has created an electric with some interesting features.  Here it is described by the seller: “The project took …

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Mermet Guitars

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Mermet Guitars is based in France and is yet another European-based maker of headless guitars. I like his sculpted body shapes.  It’s a bit like a Strandberg but with smoother …

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Marc De Waey Violin Guitar

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Marc De Waey makes some guitars in the style of other instruments.  Here’s one that resembles violin construction. It has some interesting ideas. However, I’m not sure how this would …

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Marleaux Bass Diva

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Marleaux make some amazing bass instruments. I especially like the shape and aesthetics of the Diva model.  The shape is exquisite, with the long top horn and the tight waist. …

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Stradi Blue

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This is a concept guitar built by luthier Marek Dabek at symphonybass.com. This guitar contains some cool and unique solutions such as no flat surface on the neck and body …

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Peters Hellcat

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The thing about the Peters Hellcat that’s striking to me are: Buckeye burl top and choice of color and finish (greenish copper) Bridge Tailpiece The bridge looks especially interesting as you …

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Traugott Hunter Model

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Jeff Traugott is world famous for his traditional acoustic guitars. The waiting list can stretch many years for his models (current base price is $26,500).   He also makes a …

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Sauvage One Piece Master

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Sauvage guitars is clearly aimed at the super high-end luxury guitar market.  At this price level, it is entering some uncharted territory for modern guitar markets. Their main model “One Piece Master” …

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Lace Alumitone Pickups

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Conventional magnetic pickups have been constructed based on principles known for centuries and the fundamental design has not changed since perhaps the 1930s.  There are magnetic pole pieces or bars …