U8 – afzelia, swamp ash
Now sth. completely different. This beautiful afzelia top was in our workshop since years. Now it has finally been added to this beautiful U8. There are still some tops of this plank available. Absolutely gorgeous! As some of you might know there is a Three of a Perfect Pair Music Camp at the catskill […]
U8 – left-handed, red burst
This U8 looks kind of wrong …. IT IS A LEFTY! Seems like our customers like the open pore swamp ash finishes on U8s. This left-handed U8 is a good example of a classic red burst which just looks amazing with the open pores and yes, it is another red guitar. Why not? […]
U8 – satin black, walnut, olive
Some impressions from the last run. Almost all instruments are finished and ready for shipping soon. This beautiful swamp ash U8 features a new pickup by our friends from Haven Pickups in Germany. We’ll do some pickup demos, soon. The beautiful olive fretboard on the walnut neck feels great and looks stunning. We’ll definitively […]
Tony Levin
Bass player Tony Levin is a living legend. His most notable bass playing albums and tours have been with: Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, John Lennon, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Buddy Rich, Peter Frampton, Gotye, Carly Simon, Judy Collins, Paula Cole, Chuck Mangione, Steven Wilson, James Taylor, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe. Solo albums: World […]
Trey Gunn
Trey Gunn needs no introduction. He is a musician and composer who has made a significant contribution to the world of experimental and progressive rock music. He is best known as a member of the influential progressive rock band King Crimson, where he played the Warr Guitar, a touch-style instrument. A truly remarkable musician and […]
Blog: January 2023
It is time for some impressions from the workshop at Markus Kirchmayr‘s (www.markusguitars.at) place in Innsbruck. This time we finished the first multiscale instruments. It is such a cozy place, so what‘s next up on the desk.- U8 Deluxe with padauk top- AU8 redesign with a koa top and bog oak fretboard- U8 Deluxe in […]
T8 – walnut, swamp ash, plumwood
Custom as custom can get – this guitar is strange. For this build Trey Gunn was asking to have a wider neck. He’s mainly playing it on his lap like a lapsteel position. He asked for some “meat” to rest his thumbs on the side of the neck so we took a 10 string neck […]
AU8 – cedar, walnut, zebrano
We are so happy to announce the very first updated semi-hollow AU8. There is a lot of stuff happening on this instrument beside this beautiful walnut body, cedar top and zebrawood fretboard and bridge. Let me try to summarize: – Cycfi Research Inc. Nu Multi Pickup which allows to process each string separately through a […]
U10 – two tone red
U10 in the house with a beautiful vintage finish. Do you like it?Our new V2 pickups are available as an option without additional charge. Just a more familiar sound for some of you. #u10#10stringguitar#touchguitars#surfboard • swamp ash body • satin two tone red finish • 3-piece maple neck with carbon rods vintage tinted • ebony […]
U8 – satin black open pores
“Back in black” Our customers love the open pore finishes. We still remember the days where Markus Reuter said “I don’t want to do a black guitar”. Now there are some amazing black instruments out there. What do you think? #touchguitars #u8 #extendedrangeguitar #8stringsguitar #backinblack #blvckwork • swamp ash body • open pore satin black finish • 3-piece maple neck with […]