Spring Sale

Specimen instruments are crafted using traditional techniques like hand rasping and carving and feature classic nitrocellulose finishes. Most are electric guitars and basses created from traditional materials, but some also feature unusual materials such as phenolic, aluminum, bell brass, masonite, exotic woods, and organic parts.

Every Specimen custom guitar, bass and amplifier is unique in design and handmade in my Chicago workshop.

— Ian Schneller