Inspired by the natural elements
T
his guitar was a big and great challenge for me!
I have to thank Carlos Juan, VIP Pick-up (https://carlosjuan.eu/).
Me and Carlos, worked together to make this beautiful instrument, for Lionel Loueke (https://www.instagram.com/lionelloueke/) .
Lionel Loueke is a globally acclaimed guitarist, known for blending West African rhythms with modern jazz.
A longtime collaborator of Herbie Hancock, his playing is praised for its deep groove, harmonic sophistication, and percussive voice.
Recognized for his unique fingerstyle technique and musical storytelling, he stands as one of the most innovative guitarists of his generation.
NECK
- 1 piece of 300 years old reclaimed Carcavelos Mahogony with dovetail slide-in set (more details see theguitarbarrelproject.com)
- Ebony fingerboard
- 25,5″ scale
- 12″ radius
- 22 Jescar Evo Gold medium frets
- Mother of pearl side dots
Double-action trussrod (custom single stainless steel rod) - Ebony string guide with Evo Gold zero fret
- Schertler tuners
BODY
- Figured Swiss alpine spruce hand-carved arch top with 1 piece of 300 years old reclaimed Carcavelos Mahogony back (more details see theguitarbarrelproject.com)
- Custom Adriano Sérgio designed bridge
- Custom cover jack plates made from cymbal brass
- Carlos Juan, VIP Pick-u separate output: Bour pot, 1 Volume
- Benedetto, B7: Bourns pots, 1 Volume, 1 tone
- 2 X Pure-tone Multi-Contact Jack
- Flush-mounted Jim Dunlop Strap locks
WEIGHT
- 3 kg
FINISH
- Rubio Monocoat Oil and Wax
ACCESSORIES
- Benedyck ARTcase with bespoke inner structure
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