An Unconventional burst
The body of this guitar is crafted from a single piece of alder, finished in a custom burst. I went for an unconventional, deeper burst design that covers a larger portion of the body rather than just the edges. The neck is made of quartersawn maple, and the fretboard is Indian rosewood. The side of the fretboard features fluorescent side dots.
Info
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Year builtmay 2026
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Bodyalder
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Neckquartersawn maple
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Fretboardindian rosewood
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Scale Lenght648 mm
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PickupsLokvenc Guitars Classic
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HardwareGotoh
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Nutbone, 43 mm
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Finishbody Nitro, neck oil
construction and sound
The guitar is equipped with pickups from the Czech maker Pavel Lokvenc, specifically a vintage set of Classic humbuckers based on the Gibson P.A.F. design. However, these utilize Alnico 4 magnets, which give the pickups a higher output and a tighter, punchier sound that remains smooth without becoming harsh or ice-picky. The hardware is by Gotoh, and the finish features a nitrocellulose lacquer on the body and an oil finish on the neck, giving the neck a smooth, organic feel to the touch.
Exhibition Guitars
I built this guitar alongside another Jazzmaster and a Stratocaster for the Kytarová Zbrojnice LIVE 2026 exhibition, where I shared a booth with pickup maker Pavel Lokvenc from Lokvenc Guitars. I started preparing the guitars back in the summer of 2025, and they were finished this May, shortly before the show.
