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Teuffel Birdfish

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The Teuffel Birdfish represents modern styling with an exo-skeleton (no-body) theme and construction, blending wood and metal. The body consists of two interchangeable tonebars which are screwed on both central elements “bird” …

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Gittler Guitar

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Few guitars are as radical as the Gittler guitar. It’s an all-metal (titanium!) exo-skeleton which is mostly the neck — which itself mostly consists of the frets. There is no …

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Rolf Spuler Paradis

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An amazing design from the late Rolf Spuler, who passed away way too soon. As of 9/5/2015, this guitar is for sale at Rebel Guitars. All can be yours for …

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Steinberger GL4T

In Guitars, Image, Video by jtkung

The Steinberger is what really started the Modern Guitar Age in my opinion.   Everything about this guitar is modern and unconventional.  The shape is not like a Strat or …

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Klein Electric Guitars

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This is the father of modern, ergonomic guitars.  Its unusual shape still polarizes — you either love it or hate it. Nonetheless, it cannot be denied that the guitar is …

Holy Grail Guitar Show

In Link, Luthier Exhibitions by jtkung

The Holy Grail Guitar Show is a yearly premiere event held in Berlin, Germany for showcasing boutique guitars, many of which have a modern aesthetic. Some of the world’s greatest luthiers …