A long, long time ago in 1996 BC (before children) I had the opportunity to spend some quality time with a beautiful 1929 Gibson L-5 guitar. Simple appointments. 16" non-cutaway body. Acoustically sensitive. I was in love. In the end, a suitor with deep pockets stole her away, leaving me with only a simple blueprint and a wheelbarrow of inspiration.
For this latest creation, I dug deep into that old wheelbarrow of 1929 L-5, mixing in a shovel-full of Jimmy D'Aquisto hot sauce, a splash of 1950's Gibson blonde Super 400 extract, and 3 tablespoons of 1962 Strat neck powder. After slow-cooking in the schoolhouse for awhile, the Stratzoni was born into this world and christened by it's new owner. Thanks to Mike D. for being inspired by this piece and feeding my passion for creating unique musical instruments.
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| One-piece birdseye maple neck with relief carving |
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| Relief carving on back of peghead. Inspired by an old hood ornament. |
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| A spectacular piece of European maple. |
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| African blackwood fittings, bindings. |
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| Hand-carved bridge made of black & white ebony |
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