Is it still a guitar, or is it art?

Art or guitar? Let me know in the comments. While browsing the local classifieds, I found this beautiful slab of ash. I immediately contacted the owner and went to pick it up. They had used it as a decorative headboard, but the shape, the way the grain flowed, and the live edge immediately gave me an idea. Inspired by the work of Steve Klein, Michael Sankey, and Jens Ritter, I got to work designing and planning something I’d been thinking about for a long time. I managed to finish and exhibit this instrument at the 2025 Guitar Summit, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing visitors’ reactions to the instrument, as well as all the discussions we had around guitars and art. If you’re interested in this guitar, or something similar, please get in touch. Specs: Ash body Maple neck 25 - 25,5" scale length African ebony fretboard with aluminium inlays Machine screw bolt-on neck Nova Pickups Omnia P90 prototypes Riviera Tuners and headpiece Freeway 6-position toggle switch Timestamps: 0:00 - Neck blank 3:53 - Fretboard blank 4:37 - Fret slots 5:18 - Fretboard binding 8:53 - Inlays 11:12 - Join fretboard and neck 13:21 - Headstock 15:10 - Body blank 18:18 - Body cavities 21:42 - Neck carve 26:00 - Threaded inserts 27:12 - Fretwork 33:27 - Sanding and finishing 36:12 - Assembly 38:14 - Demo If you’re interested in owning a bespoke guitar tailored to your vision, my order book is currently open. Visit https://rauschguitars.com for more information or to inquire about a custom build. Thank you for watching. Your support is greatly appreciated - please like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on future projects. Website: https://rauschguitars.com Instagram:   / rauschguitars   #asmr #guitar #woodworking #luthier