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 …
Marc De Waey Violin Guitar
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 …
Marleaux Bass Diva
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. …
Stradi Blue
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 …
Peters Hellcat
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 …
Traugott Hunter Model
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 …
Sauvage One Piece Master
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” …
PRS Guitars Private Stock: Is it really modern?
PRS Guitars are some of the most lovely guitars made today. But do they really qualify as modern guitars? Well, the first thing you notice about them is the heavily …
Lace Alumitone Pickups
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 …
The “Tao Guitar”
Tao Guitars make some really interesting instruments. You can see the industrial and visual design influence in these guitars, especially the “Tao Guitar.” Every piece has been designed with a …