Made in Italy by master luthier Claudio Rustignoli, this one-of-a-kind Rusti represents the kind of boutique craftsmanship that very few builders in the world are still producing at this level. Rustignoli’s work has a distinctly artistic identity — immediately recognizable, deeply personal, & built with a level of refinement that places his instruments well outside the realm of ordinary custom guitars.
What makes this piece even more special is the fact that Claudio is not currently taking new orders, which only adds to the rarity & desirability of the instruments already in circulation. Opportunities to acquire one of his builds are becoming increasingly limited, & that scarcity is part of what makes guitars like this feel less like inventory & more like collectible works of functional art.
This particular build is a stunning all-koa expression of Rustignoli’s vision, featuring a 1-piece master grade koa top, 1-piece chambered koa body, & matching 1-piece koa neck. The visual impact is immediate, but the real magic is in how cohesive the instrument feels as a whole. There is an organic warmth, resonance, & tactile liveliness here that only comes from a builder who knows how to make every design choice serve the final voice of the instrument.
The Macassar ebony fretboard is appointed with brass ring offset inlays & 24 Jescar jumbo stainless frets with spherical-end finishing, giving the guitar an unmistakably high-end, hand-finished feel. Premium hardware includes a Sophia 2:92 tremolo, ABM string locks, & a Bare Knuckle Polymath set wired to a 5-way switch for series/parallel versatility. The result is a guitar that balances elegance, aggression, articulation, & complexity with ease.
This is not simply a boutique guitar. It is a rare Rustignoli from a builder whose output is already limited, whose design language is unmistakable, & whose availability has become even tighter now that he is no longer taking orders. For the player or collector who understands what that means, this is the kind of piece that does not come around often.
Features:
1-piece master grade koa top
1-piece chambered koa body
1-piece koa neck
Macassar ebony fretboard
Brass ring offset inlays
24 Jescar jumbo stainless frets with spherical-end finish
Sophia 2:92 tremolo
ABM string locks
Bare Knuckle Polymath pickups
5-way switching with series/parallel wiring
Handmade in Italy
One-of-a-kind boutique build
Fast shipping via Beyond Tone Instruments. DM us for a video demo, additional photos, or trade inquiries.
Made in Italy by master luthier Claudio Rustignoli, this one-of-a-kind Rusti represents the kind of boutique craftsmanship that very few builders in the world are still producing at this level. Rustignoli’s work has a distinctly artistic identity — immediately recognizable, deeply personal, & built with a level of refinement that places his instruments well outside the realm of ordinary custom guitars.
What makes this piece even more special is the fact that Claudio is not currently taking new orders, which only adds to the rarity & desirability of the instruments already in circulation. Opportunities to acquire one of his builds are becoming increasingly limited, & that scarcity is part of what makes guitars like this feel less like inventory & more like collectible works of functional art.
This particular build is a stunning all-koa expression of Rustignoli’s vision, featuring a 1-piece master grade koa top, 1-piece chambered koa body, & matching 1-piece koa neck. The visual impact is immediate, but the real magic is in how cohesive the instrument feels as a whole. There is an organic warmth, resonance, & tactile liveliness here that only comes from a builder who knows how to make every design choice serve the final voice of the instrument.
The Macassar ebony fretboard is appointed with brass ring offset inlays & 24 Jescar jumbo stainless frets with spherical-end finishing, giving the guitar an unmistakably high-end, hand-finished feel. Premium hardware includes a Sophia 2:92 tremolo, ABM string locks, & a Bare Knuckle Polymath set wired to a 5-way switch for series/parallel versatility. The result is a guitar that balances elegance, aggression, articulation, & complexity with ease.
This is not simply a boutique guitar. It is a rare Rustignoli from a builder whose output is already limited, whose design language is unmistakable, & whose availability has become even tighter now that he is no longer taking orders. For the player or collector who understands what that means, this is the kind of piece that does not come around often.
Features:
1-piece master grade koa top
1-piece chambered koa body
1-piece koa neck
Macassar ebony fretboard
Brass ring offset inlays
24 Jescar jumbo stainless frets with spherical-end finish
Sophia 2:92 tremolo
ABM string locks
Bare Knuckle Polymath pickups
5-way switching with series/parallel wiring
Handmade in Italy
One-of-a-kind boutique build
Fast shipping via Beyond Tone Instruments. DM us for a video demo, additional photos, or trade inquiries.
