Claudio and Claudia Pagelli build custom guitars in Switzerland using bold designs and materials. Their design sense make it easy to visualize guitars as modern functional art. While their use of unique construction materials (one guitar has a stone top!) is visually stunning.
The guitar shown (Siba) is one of a limited «Alps and Homeland» edition of 20 special Massari archtops. Each of the guitars will have unique features, all based on and inspired by the common theme of «Alps and Homeland». Examples include colors that represent the region, traditional motifs, use of materials sourced in the Alps, and much more.
Be prepared to sell your car to afford one of these, as the prices exceed a typical mid sedan! But it’s unlikely to depreciate like a car. Heirloom-like, investment-grade art.