design theory applied to electric guitar
The Model A
By blending ideas from furniture and industrial design with the electric guitar, the model A seeks to do much more with less.
Reducing the instrument uncovers a more quintessential form, one which follows function towards harmony.
The Model A picks up where innovation stopped in electric guitar design history and brings new solutions to long standing issues:
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"A" shape stands naturally anywhere, prevents fall accidents
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Tail bar vibrato system, a more expressive and intuitive way to bend
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Smooth picking hand platform provides better support and control
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Integrated auto-retracting strap, stays neat and easy to adjust
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Sliding volume and tone faders, makes levels visually obvious
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Lightweight and ergonomic, promotes upright seated posture
Standard Specs
includes gig bag, tax, and shipping
$3,000
Inner body- Walnut veneer over .5" pine plywood crafted into a very strong and rigid box
Outer Body - Walnut veneer over maple bent lamination skateboard plies
Neck wood - Roasted flame maple
Fretboard wood - Rosewood
Frets - 2.7 x 1.5 mm medium-wide, medium-height nickel silver
Nut and String Tree material - GraphTech Black TUSQ XL
Weight - 6 Pounds 3 Ounces
Number of frets - 22
Fretboard radius - 10”
Neck profile - Unique "Flatback" shape
Scale length - 25.5”
Neck joint - Bolt on
Finish - Smooth Satin Gunstock Oil
Headstock logo - Heat Branded
Pickup - Fender Jaguar single coil with field focusing claw
Volume pots - 1Meg ohm sliding fader
Tone pots - 1Meg ohm sliding fader audio taper
Tone Capacitor - 103j 400v film cap .01uf
Finish - Brass
Tuners - Musiclily 3x3
Bridge - Musiclily 2 point Strat style w/ roller saddles
email mothguitars@gmail.com
$500 deposit secures position in waiting list. Expect 1-3 month delivery time.
to discuss having a Model A made for you.
For Sale
Serial no. A-26-006
$2,000
Inner body- Walnut veneer over .5" pine plywood crafted into a very strong and rigid box
Outer Body - Walnut veneer over maple bent lamination skateboard plies
Neck wood - Roasted flame maple
Fretboard wood - Rosewood
Frets - 2.7 x 1.5 mm medium-wide, medium-height nickel silver
Nut and String Tree material - GraphTech Black TUSQ XL
Weight - 6 Pounds 3 Ounces
Number of frets - 22
Fretboard radius - 10”
Neck profile - Unique "Flatback" shape
Scale length - 25.5”
Neck joint - Bolt on
Finish - Smooth Satin Gunstock Oil
Headstock logo - Heat Branded
Pickup - Fender Jaguar single coil with field focusing claw
Volume pots - 1Meg ohm sliding fader
Tone pots - 1Meg ohm sliding fader audio taper
Tone Capacitor - 103j 400v film cap .01uf
Finish - Brass
Tuners - Musiclily 3x3
Bridge - Musiclily 2 point Strat style w/ roller saddles
Each instrument in the foundation series reflects the earliest stage of the Moth workshop and project.
As such each contains minor cosmetic imperfections which do not effect performance.
Some small surface imperfections
Small divot in maple under back cover
A and B string tuner location error necessitates extra string winding for steeper break angle over nut
Serial no. A-26-003
$2,000
Inner body- Walnut veneer over .5" pine plywood crafted into a very strong and rigid box
Outer Body - Walnut veneer over maple bent lamination skateboard plies
Neck wood - Roasted flame maple
Fretboard wood - Rosewood
Frets - 2.7 x 1.5 mm medium-wide, medium-height nickel silver
Nut and String Tree material - GraphTech Black TUSQ XL
Weight - 6 Pounds 3 Ounces
Number of frets - 22
Fretboard radius - 9.5”
Neck profile - Standard C shape, Fender style heel shape
Scale length - 25.5”
Neck joint - Bolt on
Finish - Smooth Satin Gunstock Oil
Headstock logo - Heat Branded
Pickup - Fender Jaguar single coil with field focusing claw
Volume pots - 1Meg ohm sliding fader
Tone pots - 1Meg ohm sliding fader audio taper
Tone Capacitor - 103j 400v film cap .01uf
Finish - Brass
Tuners - Musiclily 3x3
Bridge - Musiclily 2 point Strat style w/ roller saddles
Each instrument in the foundation series reflects the earliest stage of the Moth workshop and project.
As such each contains minor cosmetic imperfections which do not effect performance.
Some small surface imperfections
Filled crack in walnut on back right side of wings
Small pieces added to match bridge bottom shape profile
Some tarnish on tuner heads
Longer headstock shape than new standard
Serial no. A-26-002
$2,000
Inner body- Walnut veneer over .5" pine plywood crafted into a very strong and rigid box
Outer Body - Walnut veneer over maple bent lamination skateboard plies
Neck wood - Maple with Rosewood stripe
Fretboard wood - Rosewood
Frets - 6130 low & wide nickel silver
Nut and String Tree material - GraphTech Black TUSQ XL
Weight - 6 Pounds 3 Ounces
Number of frets - 22
Fretboard radius - 10 - 16” compound radius
Neck profile - Unique "Flatback" shape
Scale length - 25.5”
Neck joint - Bolt on
Finish - Smooth Satin Gunstock Oil
Headstock logo - Heat Branded
Pickup - Fender Jaguar single coil with field focusing claw
Volume pots - 1Meg ohm sliding fader
Tone pots - 1Meg ohm sliding fader audio taper
Tone Capacitor - 103j 400v film cap .01uf
Finish - Brass
Tuners - Musiclily 3x3
Bridge - Musiclily 2 point Strat style w/ roller saddles
Each instrument in the foundation series reflects the earliest stage of the Moth workshop and project.
As such each contains minor cosmetic imperfections which do not effect performance.
Some small surface imperfections
Front wing split in walnut filled
Gouge in wing walnut filled under strap side
Previous back cover holes filled on body back
Right side facing shoulder/neck slight connection gap
Interior wings moisture cracks
Small pieces added to match bridge bottom shape profile
All prices include a gig bag, tax, and shipping
email mothguitars@gmail.com
for details on how to purchase