NAMM

Another NAMM creation will be revealed at Booth 4120 in the Boutique Guitar Showcase—a Symphony built around movement, balance, and subtle storytelling. Its chambered body is formed from exhibition-grade black limba, selected for its resonance and warmth, and topped with a carved piece of locally sourced poplar burl, where every line and swirl feels intentional and alive.

The roasted maple neck, sourced from the Polish mountains, features a tight, even grain and flows into a pale moon ebony fingerboard whose patterns recall the rings of Saturn. Luminlay swirl position markers mirror the changing phases of the moon, leading to a metal mandala at the 24th fret—a symbolic full moon, anchoring the design. Sonically, a Delano Xtender pickup paired with a Stradi piezo and a Richter parametric preamp delivers a tone that is dynamic, immediate, and richly expressive.

Local poplar burl has always been treated here as a true treasure—the gold of woods. In this project, it is honored in the most literal way, highlighted with real gold to reveal its depth and character. This bass is prepared for a special player—stay tuned for some very good news.