Schenk Guitars - Tru Fire

This custom acoustic from Schenk Guitars ss Serial Number 001 of the new Killer Paint Series there appear to be 3 at the moment one of which you would have to be a very patriotic US Citizen to buy!

"This guitar is constructed of Mastergrade East Indian Rosewood back and sides and a Western Red Cedar soundboard."

I think this particular design would appeal to people who ride bikes like this or maybe Harry Potter fans?. Whoever it is better have a bit of money put aside because this guitar will set you back over US$9000!

Full gallery of this instrument here

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posted by Jon at 11:04 Permalink

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UVA Baphomet

"The guitar was designed based on the so-called Sigil of Baphomet, which has quite peculiar history. Back in 14th century, the order of Knights Templar was accused by the Inquisition for worshipping the Idol of Baphomet. And while the masons still deny the fact up to date, I bet they are guilty as hell. The Church of Satan made this sign it's official symbol."

This beast has a mahogany, ebony and purpleheart body, EMG Pickups and will set you back $10,000 plus shipping! Not cheap. If you browse your way over to this product page you can see more pictures including photos taken during the construction and also a few mp3's showcasing the different pickup sounds.

Also available from UVA Instruments is the Scorpio a much more affordable guitar with the option of a 7 or 8 string version - $1990 - $2790. Personally though I think the 8 string makes the body look a bit small and out of proportion but the 6 would look pretty evil. Shredders take note!

Labels: Crazy Guitar Designs, Really expensive guitars

posted by Jon at 09:06 Permalink

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$150,000 Martin Guitar?

Damn this is one ugly looking guitar, especially with that price tag, you should see the back check it out here, yuck! I don't want a mother of pearl 747 on my guitar thanks very much! And that rocket inlay, oh come on...

This guitar is the "History of Flight Custom Shop Guitar" with custom inlay work of famous moments in aviation history. There will be just one and it is only available through Guitar Center. The lucky purchaser will be flown in the Guitar Center jet to Nazareth, PA where C.F. Martin himself will take the lucky purchaser on a personal tour of Martin Guitars. Following the tour the guitar will be presented to the new owner, who will probably mugged 30 seconds later in the car park and later notice a very similar looking guitar appear on ebay for a few grand. Well it serves you right, it's not like it it's Blackie! Nobody has ever touched this guitar. Imagine the price if Robert Johnson had owned it!

Labels: Really expensive guitars

posted by Jon at 17:42 Permalink

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