Taku Sakashta was a master luthier and a design genius. The Spotlight is one of his last guitars he made before his untimely death. Sporting a Spruce body with Maple …
Myka Guitars
David Myka is another talented luthier who can make just about anything. He will do custom designs, but does gravitate towards his own design shapes which emphasize offset asymmetric body …
Artinger Guitars
There are many talented, custom luthiers out there who have the ability to make almost any kind of instrument. Matt Artinger is one of them. He can make traditional solidbody …
D’Aquisto Centura Deluxe
James D’Aquisto (American, 1935–1995) Archtop Guitar, Centura Deluxe model (serial number 1257), 1995 Spruce, maple, ebony; blonde finish, cutaway; W. 18 in. (45.7 cm) James D’Aquisto is the father of …
Sankey Veracity
Another great headless, ergonomic guitar from Sankey — The Veracity. Unique to this guitar are the wood choices (Cherry/Verawood/Cherry laminate) which is used for both the neck and body. Think …
Nick Page Violin Machine
Many guitar makers take inspiration from other instrument builders, and Nick Page Guitars has done that with his Violin Machine. Note the antique violin finish, the bridge, and neck finish. The …
Casimi C2 Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic guitars are a different breed than electrics when it comes to innovation. Since the materials and construction are a large part of the tone (as opposed to electrics where …
Sankey Archtop: Tortoise
Archtops are in general very traditional and thus conservative in their designs. But with new woods, construction techniques, and playing styles, this guitar type is perfect for new ideas and …
Rick Toone S2
Rick Toone can be summarized in one word: innovator. He is constantly looking at ways to redefine guitar — in both construction, materials, and hardware. Common to many of his …
Teuffel Antonio
Teuffel makes some unique guitars, and his newest model, Antonio, is no exception. It departs from his normal, radical headless designs in that it more closely resembles a traditional acoustic …