‘A method of critical analysis of philosophical and literary language which emphasizes the internal workings of language and conceptual systems, the relational quality of meaning, and the assumptions implicit in forms of expression.’ That’s what you’ll find in the Oxford Dictionary under the word Deconstruction. What you won’t find, however, is this guitar from Michihiro Matsuda.
This 2020 Deconstruction is a sight to behold and a sonic wonderland. Endlessly captivating visually and equally stunning sonically, it features a Kent Armstrong PAF-style pickup paired with a Dazzo soundboard transducer. The soundboard itself has been scorched with gunpowder, and in place of a traditional headstock lies a vast creative field of sonic, ergonomic, and visual innovation. This instrument is art, experiment, and inspiration all at once.
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Michi Matsuda never builds the same guitar twice, and this Deconstruction is one of his most striking creations yet. It challenges every expectation of what a guitar can be—visually, ergonomically, and sonically. The gunpowder-scorched top, the headless design, the combination of the Armstrong PAF and Dazzo pickup system—every element feels intentional, fearless, and artful. Despite its avant-garde appearance, it’s an incredibly musical instrument with depth, warmth, and clarity that draw you in. It’s a reminder that the guitar can still surprise us, even after all these years. 
And just when I thought Michi couldn't get any cooler. Entirely throwing out the rubric for what a guitar "ought to be," his approach reimagines the Archtop guitar as a modern assemblage of Maple, Spruce, Wenge, Mahogany. At its core, though, this fresh take retains the feel and sound of the electric guitar that we all love. A combination of Dazzo and Armstrong pickups, and a sweet weight balance between body and neck, make this Matsuda as familiar to your hands and ears as it is wild and new to your eyes. 1 in stock
| Scale Length | 25 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.75 in |
| String Spacing | 2.25 in |
| Woods | Spruce, Spruce |
‘A method of critical analysis of philosophical and literary language which emphasizes the internal workings of language and conceptual systems, the relational quality of meaning, and the assumptions implicit in forms of expression.’ That’s what you’ll find in the Oxford Dictionary under the word Deconstruction. What you won’t find, however, is this guitar from Michihiro Matsuda
Michi Matsuda never builds the same guitar twice, and this Deconstruction is one of his most striking creations yet. It challenges every expectation of what a guitar can be—visually, ergonomically, and sonically
And just when I thought Michi couldn't get any cooler. Entirely throwing out the rubric for what a guitar "ought to be," his approach reimagines the Archtop guitar as a modern assemblage of Maple, Spruce, Wenge, Mahogany Select at least 2 products
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