This guitar is a beautiful looker - almost feminine in shape. Jon, who is a designer by profession, first of drew the Les Paul influenced shape by hand. It’s off set which gives it this fluid look. He then tried to replicate it’s shape on the computer but it didn’t work so the original lines are what he stayed with. To my eyes and after wearing the guitar on my shoulder, it feels amazing. The neck joint runs through the chambered body - I forgot to mention that crucial design element.
I think he could be on to a winner here. It’s tough to update these classic styles but I believe Jon has pulled it off. We see this working in car designs these days, but it takes real confidence to do this with guitars and to actually pull it off.
Whilst this instrument will not replace my treasured Chilcott Warrior Flying V, U.K. fans will be able to see and hear it in action during the upcoming October tour. It makes me very proud to be able to feature these superbly hand made British instruments in the band.
Thanks Jon!
~ A.P.
