This custom bass from Tim Reede Guitars features a bass body that looks like a propane tank. The body is made with a maple center block for strength and sustain. Basswood is used for the rest of the body because it is light weight, easy to carve and it tends to accentuate lower frequencies. The valve and the shroud are from a propane tank and were modified to work on this guitar. The output jack is on the valve where the propane hose would connect. This has a Moses solid graphite neck with Hipshot ultra light tuning machines and an EMG HZ pickup. [http://www.reedeguitars.com]

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Here’s an L35-AR semi-hollow designed and built by Jim Ellsberry.  The “AR” signifies a model designed for the artist Andrea Razzauti, who is both a painter and a guitarist/composer. This guitar has a body width of 15.5″ at lower bout, a depth of 2.5″ and scale is 25 inches. Also included is an exclusive “AR” tailpiece with logo designed by Andrea Razzauti and decorative 3-ply binding on body, neck and headstock. [http://ellsberryguitars.com]

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When you take a great guitar, like one from Jay Lichty and add the brush strokes of acclaimed artist Clark Hipoito, you have quite a stunning collaboration not to mention an incredible looking guitar. Clark and Jay worked together on four instruments for the Birds of a Feather Art Exhibit. These included an Ambrosia maple dreadnought guitar, a Honduran Mahogany parlor guitar, an Indian Rosewood OM guitar and a koa tenor ukulele. [http://lichtyguitars.com]

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Marchione Guitars has just announced a major renovation to their website, designed by Jeffrey D Brown. The new site plays heavily on Stephen Marchione’s famous “red” guitars and also matches up with a previously built dedicated Guitar wall that has been updated to dovetail with the new site. [http://marchione.com] and [http://marchione.theguitarwall.com]

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We’re happy to spotlight the launch of another Wall and Website project… this one for Bertoncini Guitars. Dave Bertoncini has been building guitars in Olympia, Washington since the late 90′s and has recently begun focusing on a new and unique line of acoustic guitars. His new website and wall, designed by Jeffrey D Brown showcases the new line as well as Dave’s previous work. [http://bertonciniguitars.com] and [http://bertoncini.theguitarwall.com]

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This parlor guitar from Robinsong Guitars has the tone, balance, projection and string separation, which seems to be the hallmark of  every guitar Jim Robinson builds. The vintage amber tint and herringbone inlay of this guitar add to the appeal of this heirloom quality instrument. [http://www.robinsongguitars.com]

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This M-Model from builder Marc Beneteau features African Blackwood Back & Sides, Lutz Spruce top along with Cocobolo bindings, trim and sound hole inlay with double abalone rings. Adding to the list are an arm rest bevel, side sound port and Celtic Knot head inlay. [http://beneteauguitars.com]

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Tim Reede Guitars has introduced a new guitar design. It is called the Librada and it is an acoustic-electric guitar that has an electromagnet pickup output and a multi-source acoustic system. The acoustic guitar circuit is completely separate from the electric guitar circuit and there are two output jacks. The acoustic sound can be sent to an acoustic guitar amp or into a direct box to a PA system. The electromagnet pickup can be run to an electric guitar amp.

This guitar is made with a Sitka Spruce soundboard and Balsamo back and sides with Ebony binding. The neck is Mahogany and the fingerboard is Rosewood. The body is 3″ deep and the lower bout is 13 1/2″. The scale length is 25.4″. The bridge is a pinless design and it is made of African Blackwood. [http://reedeguitars.com]

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Paul Lairat is known for building instruments that are not only out of the box, but far down the road… of creative design. This custom acoustic PL5 features a body that includes Walnut, Lime, Red Cedar, Maple, Mahogany and Wild Cherry. The neck is comprised of six different woods while the back is also made of six woods including Box Wood. The 20-fret fretboard is in Box Wood. Chess anyone? [http://lairat.com]

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Sheldon Dingwall and his team have been building basses for Lee Sklar for over 10 years. For his signature model they combined his favorite features and woods to create a bass with a unique voice that is both powerful and clear… and visually bright. [http://dingwallguitars.com]

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