Remember the Tokai Les Paul that was sliced and turned into an LED wall guitar light? In a similar twist of fate, yet opting for a more classical approach, another Les Paul has been transformed into an LP lampshade! Lighting up the room with more than just solos! Source What is it with Les Paul guitars that incites some to turn them into sources of ambient lighting? Is it their luscious curves that capture the essence of light and shadow, or the warm tones of their wood that whisper, “I could brighten up your life”? This particular Les Paul has retired from its rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle to a mor ..read more

Have you ever gazed upon a guitar and pondered the mysteries of the universe? Or, more specifically, the mysteries of “creative” restringing techniques? Let’s dive into a guitar that’s pushing the boundaries of string theory to its limits. We’ve all heard of thinking outside the box, but what about stringing outside the bridge? Nuts, knots and strings, oh my… This guitar’s taking stringing to new heights! Source Five strings are wound around the saddles, passed through their own ball ends as if they’ve decided to adopt a new yoga position. Zen and the art of guitar maintenance, perhaps? Then ..read more

It’s a well-known fact in the music world that creativity knows no bounds. And sometimes, it takes a stroll straight through the kitchen, out the dining room, and into the depths of guitar modding. We’ve seen a spoon put to good use as spoon tremolo bar ! We’ve seen our share of bizarre ways to block a trem… Screws, a pile of coins, soldering, you name it ! Today’s special? A fork combined with a pair of screws and an unidentified thingy, all coming together in a symphonic blend of culinary and musical innovation as a tremolo stopper. Feast your eyes on the latest in guitar tech. Ain’t that an ..read more

Every now and then, a classified ad pops up that catches more than just the eye—it catches the full, unadulterated reflection of the seller. And let me tell you, when it comes to guitar sales, it’s all about the polish, not the flesh. I mean come on guys ! The guitar is nicely polished. You want to take the best picture of your axe. We want to see the best picture of your axe. You want it to sell fast, and nice. We don’t wanna see your belly, your nipples or even worse, your junk! So here’s the thing, folks: When your guitar is so shiny that it doubles as a mirror, there’s a checklist to run ..read more

Some concepts are so utterly outlandish that they loop right back around to sheer genius. Ladies and gents, allow me to introduce you to the pedal platform signal chain—a concept so preposterous that it turns out to be brilliant. Guitar enthusiasts and fashionistas alike might be doing a double-take. Kudos to Jordan Carroll at Our Lady of Static for this strum of genius that lets you wear your effects literally, though not functionally. This, my friends, is the apex of music-adjacent shenanigans (as Jordan Carroll describes his OLOS side hustle). Forget about wearing your heart on your sleeve ..read more

In a twist of fate that would make MacGyver proud, one acoustic guitar has flipped the script on bridge design. Where most would see a problem in losing bridge pins – easily solved by buying a set of bridge pins – this instrument saw opportunity… An opportunity to go pinless! Bridge pins? We don’t need no stinkin’ bridge pins! Source In a striking turn of events, the humble acoustic guitar has been thrust into the limelight, not for its sonorous melodies, but for a feat of engineering prowess that defies convention. Who needs to buy replacement bridge pins when you can embark on an odyssey of ..read more

Have you ever seen a guitar and thought, What in the high-E-string happened here? Well, feast your eyes on the Guild D4 that’s had a little more than just a tune-up. In a bold move that combines woodworking with wishful thinking, this Guild has been given a headstock that screams innovation—or cries for help. This guitar was sold on Reverb as a non-functioning guitar… Who would’ve guessed? Paddle to the beat! This guitar’s headstock can row, row, row your boat! Source The headstock resembles a paddle more than a guitar headstock. The T-shaped joint screams “Don’t ask me to be nice, I’m doing t ..read more

Have you ever stared at your guitar and thought, “You’re just too bulky for the road, buddy”? Fear not, aspiring luthier and globe-trotter, because transforming your trusty axe into a travel guitar is only a few bold cuts away! Embark on a journey of six strings and a saw, where “travel guitar” takes on a whole new meaning. Believe it or not, this Cort X1 was sold as a travel guitar… A square deal !Step 1: Choose Your Guitar A Cort X1 is ideal—it’s sturdy, resilient, and won’t scream too loudly when you introduce it to your saw. We don’t recommend you to go for your beloved Les Paul or sweet T ..read more

Once upon a time, in a world of standard guitar shapes, one audacious axe emerged that was quite a handful—literally. First things first, let’s lend a hand to De Gennaro Guitars’ craftsmanship here. The hand guitar waved at the crowd at NAMM 2005, and they probably waved back, puzzled, intrigued, and slightly unnerved. A show of hands… Does it clap back with every riff? Source You thought tapping on the fretboard was cool? This guitar has tapping in its veins—or should we say, its fingers. The dual-fist body might just be the most rock ‘n’ roll thing to happen since guitar smashing, except thi ..read more

Welcome to the curious case of the Stratocaster that’s half the guitar it used to be—literally. Picture this: a red Squier Stratocaster that looks like it went through a magician’s box, and well, the magician might still be looking for the other half. A half-Strat for when you only need to shred half as hard! Source What the heck happened? How do you split a guitar in half? What happened to the other half? Here are some guesses that might just strike a chord: Maybe the guitar had a disagreement with its bandmate—the bass—and decided to split… literally. It could be that it heard about “cuttin ..read more