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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

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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

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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 …

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Ken Parker Archtops

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Ken Parker has been a guitar innovator for a long time, first with his Parker Fly Guitars and now his unique one-of-a-kind custom Archtop guitars. Note the way the neck …