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Instrument Profile

Scarab, 2010

Inspired by Egyptian mythology, Scarab combines a classical violin-inspired shape with beetle-like character through pearlescent, colour-change paint reminiscent of a scarab beetle’s shell.

Details

Instrument
Scarab
Year
2010
Materials
Mahogany, Ebony, Zebrano, Maple, Sterling Silver
Hardware
Steinberger Through-Body Tuners, Kent Armstrong Humbuckers, Schaller Bridge/Tailpiece, Blend Pot

Notes

The Scarab Guitar is inspired by Egyptian mythology. Its classical violin-inspired shape is made more beetle-like through the use of pearlescent, colour-change paint, echoing the shell of a scarab beetle.

The Zebrano headstock is designed to evoke the rushes that line the banks of the Nile.

The inlay is sterling silver in a constellation pattern, set against a classic ebony fretboard bound in maple.