Harden Engineering‘s Excalibur offers some interesting features which make it noteworthy: Mahogany/spruce body Chambered with metal grills covering the sound holes Aluminum metal treatments Rarely do you see these features …
Maxwell Custom Streamline
Another great design from Maxwell Custom Guitars where it showcases the soundholes which are carved in a 3D fashion into the top. Here’s the description: This is a single source …
Blackwater Headless
Blackwater Guitar Company has been making some amazing guitars catering to the metal crowd. They have an extensive list of options for body and headstock shapes, and they are known …
Vandermeij Guitars
Another relatively new and young maker from Europe, Vandermeij. I like the body styles, and edge beveling. And especially the headless model. It has some roots in styling from Blackmachine …
Dr. K’s Fine Guitars
In terms of aesthetics and design, Dr. K’s Fine Guitars has a great eye for shapes, colors, and textures. Some models have a uniquely eclectic and rustic while others a modern …
Willcox Guitars: Atlantis Electroacoustic
The Atlantis guitar uses some special pickup technology: LightWave Analog Optical Pickup System. It uses light to detect the string vibration — no magnetics used. Here is how they describe …
Mirabella Acoustic Bass
Bass guitars seem to push the boundaries of modern design much more so than guitars. Steinberger for example started with the bass guitar first before delving into guitars. An example …
Spalt Apex
Michael Spalt is known for his conventional guitars with a unique finish and artistry. An example is below: However, he has ventured into unexplored territory with his Apex hybrid guitar. …
Jesselli Modernaire
I love guitars that try and extend the boundaries of guitar design and shape, yet retain some traditional elements. It’s a sign of vision for the future with respect for …
Chapman Stick
The Stick has been around for decades, and it is a specialized instrument for a player who has the finger-tapping technique needed to fully utilize its capabilities. Founded by Emmett Chapman, it …