Hufschmid Guitars

Just last month I received my Iceman inspired Helldunkel model. First impressions couldn't be better, It looks and plays exactly as you'd expect a high end guitar to. Very comfortable, plays effortlessly, has a well balanced tonal range and has all the aesthetics, hardware and extras of a premium instrument. Playing through clean, low gain or high gain tones it sounds amazing and very well defined. The pickups sound massive and the sustain is something else. It also came set up in standard tuning but had no issues tuning down to Drop C. String tension is great and tuning stability is exceptional, it handles heavy riffage and wide vibrato easily. The guitar itself is completely handmade by Patrick ( no cnc ), from a one piece Sapele Mahogany body + neck, with a beautiful Crelicam Ebony fingerboard. A Polyetheretherketone ( PEEK ) Nut. Cryogenically treated frets. It has red fingerboard block inlays ( which glow red in the dark ) and are stunning to look at. Handmade 12 poles Humbuckers, a Killswitch and Hipshot hardware. Also worth a mention how clean and meticulous all the wiring work is, all surrounded by copper shielding! In summary It's everything I expected, a handmade work of art that is as visually pleasing as it sounds. From crystal cleans to aggressive heavy gain tones! I've been a fan of Patrick's builds for some time now and I'm always blown away. He is a true pioneer in the guitar world and is every bit worth a commission if you have a custom project in mind. I've provided a few audio samples below. Clean, rhythm and lead tones for reference. As well as a full song on Youtube via the Hufschmid Guitars or Matt Tera Youtube channel!

I first noticed Patrick’s work on the Internet around 5 years ago. I was instantly intrigued by the pics he made, how every single one was hand made by him and their unique, purpose built design, with carefully chosen materials. After using his pics for several years and having always been a fan of his guitars, I was in a position to buy a serious instrument. I had read every review online and watched everything I could find on YouTube about them and my mind was made up, time to order one. I contacted Patrick via his contact form on the website and he replied quickly, after a few emails discussing my specs for the guitar / how the process would work, I placed the order and sent payment. The next day I received a photo of the bare wood that would eventually become my guitar. Over the weeks that followed (around 6-7 weeks I think) I was always kept updated by email regularly, every time he had worked on the guitar and it was amazing to see it progress. I was even able to see him carving the neck live on Instagram and chat with him in the live video, a seriously cool experience you simply will not get anywhere else. Patrick was absolutely brilliant to deal with, a super cool guy who really cares about keeping the customer updated during the build process. After the build was complete, he had the guitar shipped and it arrived in 4 days from Switzerland to the UK even during the (current) pandemic. It arrived very well packed and first impressions were even better than I thought. The case even contained a free Hufschmid guitar strap and a logo mouse mat, an extra nice touch indeed! I had followed the build online, so I knew what to expect, but in the flesh this guitar was just on another level. The guitar is simply stunning. For a start when I removed it from the packaging it was still perfectly in tune even after shipping, and after some time getting to know the guitar it is incredibly stable for tuning. The quilt maple top in blue burst looks amazing in the flesh and you can tell straight away this is a very high quality guitar indeed. The attention to detail is insane, every glow block inlay on the fingerboard is seamless and perfect and there is even a Hufschmid metal coin inlayed into the back of the guitar and It also has the Hufschmid pickup mounting rings. I plays effortlessly as Patrick hand carves each neck to a photo of the customers hand, so it feels like the perfect neck and the intonation / action is absolutely spot on. The pickups (I went for Glowbuckers) sound huge. I play mainly rock / metal and they have clarity, bite and growl unlike anything I have heard before. They also play clean amazingly well and when both pickups are selected the clean chimes are quite similar to a tele. It is truly a very versatile guitar that can produce hundreds of different tones when playing with the volume and tone controls. You can always drop a set of nice pickups into any guitar, but this so much more than that, it is the sum of incredible tone woods, great quality components and a lifetime of Patrick’s talent, skill, passion and care that create the perfect recipe for the huge tone and great playing feel. I have owned and played a lot of good guitars over playing for nearly 20 years now, all the big brand stuff and I know this is better than all of them, there is a certain organic feel you get from it that you simply cannot get from a factory guitar. It really feels alive and sounds huge even without an amp, proving the high quality of construction and woods / materials used. For the price I think they are incredibly good value for money. To have a guitar built to your own specs, totally by hand from one very talented luthier with a lifetime of experience. A lot of thought, care and expertise goes into these guitars. There are no CNC machines involved here, everything is done totally by hand with hand tools like files, or some small basic power tools. Considering there are many factory made guitars that cost a lot more than these, I think they are 100% worth considering when looking for a seriously high quality guitar. I saw in a review for these guitars once that “You don’t own a Hufschmid, you simply look after it for the next generation” and now I have one, I totally agree! Quite simply the best guitar I have ever played and it has made me enjoy playing music so much more. In summary, I firmly believe Patrick leaves no stone unturned in creating these phenomenal guitars. They are very cleverly designed, very well thought out and expertly built. The ultimate recipe for the perfect guitar in my opinion. Pros: Looks amazing and totally unique Sounds huge and very versatile for different music styles Feels effortless to play Made from top quality components, by hand Inspires me to play more Glows in the dark! Incredible tuning stability Cons: None. Although I already want another one! Robin Stephens, Cornwall, UK.

I received this guitar from Patrick Hufschmid in March (thanks customs), after ordering it in January. The specs are the follows: ONE PIECE premium perfectly quartersawn 'Sipo Mahogany' body + neck! ▪Highly figured ONE PIECE 'quilt maple' top! ▪Premium 'Crelicam Ebony' fingerboard, 24 frets, 25.5"scale, 12 - 16" compound radius. ▪Exclusive 'HufGlow' fingerboard block inlays. ▪The world's first polyetheretherketone (PEEK) nut! ©keAWmx03u4BBqcA2 ▪Hipshot hardware. ▪My very own designed solid brass laser etched mounting rings! ▪High tolerance CTS pots. ▪A rare NOS Russian 'FT-2' 0.027uF TEFLON capacitor - ©concept. ▪Aluminium shielding. ▪Made to measure 'Hufschmid GlowBuckers©', the world's first resin cast humbuckers which glow in the dark (copyright registration number ©DEP635754926735555984). ▪The logo inlay design in the back is an actual coin featuring a gorgeous antique nickel finish. ▪20 coats of hand applied oil based varnish. First, the ordering process: working with Patrick was an absolute delight! He provided many updates throughout the whole process, asking me questions etc, and even just provided delightful conversation as a friend. He left no stone unturned during the build, and is extremely efficient and doesn't waste his customer's time, finishing guitars in ~8 weeks or so! He even had to order a second case when this guitar didn't fit, and he paid the extra out of his own pocket. Now for the guitar: it has the most gorgeous top I've ever seen! Each finish is unique, and this blue is really something special. The varnish overall on the guitar feels amazing, and smells great. The Aton shape is basically a Jaguar guitar, but with a cutout at the bridge. It is mega ergonomic, and sits perfectly when I play. I need to bring special attention to the neck-Patrick requests a photo of your hand, so that he can carve the neck based on your hand. I have to say it's the most comfortable neck I've ever played! It's definitely thicker than what most are used to, but I have had some thumb/hand issue with thinner necks so this is a welcome reprieve, and seems to confirm thin necks are not for me. Sound wise, this thing is a beast! Acoustically, it is extremely resonant, and honestly the loudest guitar I've played that wasn't an actual acoustic. The pickups are extremely versatile, I can play the heaviest of metal yet get an amazing clean sound, I wish these weren't exlusive to Hufschmid as I'd like to put pairs in all my guitars! In summary, if you are looking for an amazing, all handmade instrument, made by passion and a skilled artisan luthier, than you cannot go wrong with Patrick! I fully recommend him!

I received the Relapse guitar from Patrick at the end of 2020 and it has to be hands down one of my favourite guitars for its playability and the way it sounds. Starting off with the aesthetics, we went with a distressed paintwork finish without going down the relic route. This allows the grain of the Mahogany to be shown off while at the same time adding awesome theme color to the design. Finishing is a super smooth oil finish, which i much prefer to heavy plastic style glosses. Coming to my two favourite parts of the guitar ...the neck and pick ups. The neck is crazy smooth and the fret dress and finish is spot on. The fretboard edges are perfectly rolled which is a pleasure to play. The neck itself is not wizard thin but actually a nice cubby C shape, which gives lots of support to my hand and makes playing up and down the neck very comfortable. Now the pickups...honestly the best pick ups I have ever played through, I wish I could get them on all my guitars. They are really powerful and yet very articulate. Pitch harmonics are easy to pull off, while note definition on chords ring clear as a bell. But lets be honest, i did get this guitar for Jazz, this thing slays...it can do classic rock great, but im using this thing mainly for crush riffage and leads (ability allowing). I play it either though my Victory V30 Valve set up or through my Fractal Axe fx and it sounds killer. Now to start saving for that Tele shaped beast....

This guitar was my first headless built by Patrick Hufschmid, and I have to say that it is incredible. At the time I secured my build slot for this guitar I already owned a few other Hufschmid guitars, and I wanted to try something totally different... the Hufschmid Atys model. It is a full size body, with a 25.5" scale length, but no headstock! When I received the guitar I was expecting an incredibly resonant guitar and that is exactly what I got. I fell in love with the "compactness" of the Atys and it is simply a beautiful instrument, not only looks wise but also in feel and sound. One of my favorite things about a guitar built by Patrick Hufschmid is the neck carve. I have never felt so "at home" and comfortable playing a guitar as I do on one built by him. One of my other favorite things is the fact that I am buying a guitar built entirely by hand, without the use of CNC machines. Sort of like comparing an oil painting to a print... these are not mass produced machine built guitars assembled by a team of employees, but are hand crafted works of art, made entirely by one man. That to me is incredible. The specs are as follows: One piece perfectly quarter sawn Sapele mahogany body One piece premium perfectly quartersawn Iroko neck Highly figured quilt maple top with custom green "chaotic burst" finish Premium FSC certified West African Ebony fingerboard 24 fret, 25.5" scale with a 12" radius Exclusive Hufschmied Blue Nut Luminlay blue fingerboard side dots Hipshot hardware/knobs Made to measure Hufschmid Glowbuckers, the worlds first Glow in the Dark resin cast humbuckers Dunlop 500k super pots, and a rare NOS Russian FT-2 0.027uf Teflon capacitor Inlaid into the rear of the body is an actual minted coin, antique nickel finished, bearing the Hufschmid logo Hufschmid 3D Kevlar control cavity design 15 coats of hand applied oil based varnish Clear aerospace grade cell cast acrylic electronics cavity cover This guitar has incredible action, a perfect neck and sounds amazing. I play many different styles of music and this guitar gets me every possible sound I could want! If you are looking for a guitar so UNIQUE that stands out in a crowd... a guitar that is so comfortable to play you won't want to put it down, a guitar that delivers an incredible range of sounds to suit your playing style... do yourself a favor and contact Patrick Hufschmid. He will handcraft you a beautiful guitar, that will surpass your expectations. It is like playing a true work of art! I am a professional guitar technician AND I have been playing guitar for almost 41 years....

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I decided to custom order a Hufschmid guitar because I am a fan of independent builders and their work. Patrick Hufschmid is an independent builder for the past 23 years, who lives and works in Aigle, Switzerland. I opted for his super strat body, which is a double cut shape with pointed horns. I wanted a quilted maple top, which is joined to a highly ribbon figured one piece sapele body... a staple of the Hufschmid builds. The neck is a one piece sapele neck with a west african ebony fingerboard and has a 3 per side tuner configuration on the Hufschmid designed headstock. I love the way the strings do not break in either direction as they leave the nut, they are in a straight line with the tuner which enhances tuning stability. There is also no need for string trees with this type of design. The neck is hand carved by Patrick based on a picture of my hand, and I must say it is a truly comfortable profile, it feels perfect for me. I am impressed with the craftsmanship and the design of this guitar. The neck heel is exceptional, and is completely unobtrusive when you are playing on the higher frets. I love the playability of this guitar and the look is beautiful. Now on to the sound... I opted for the Hufschmid "flame maple textured" pickups, with the script "H" logo. The pickups look like they are made from blocks of black stained flame maple, there is actually a visible wood grain look to them!! Impressive and unique. Based on my musical taste I chose the OTT set of humbuckers, which are NOT active pickups, although they do not have visible polepieces. I love heavy rock and metal music and this guitar KILLS IT! The tone is incredible, with a defined heavy bottom end, and clear articulate highs. It has amazing sustain and is one of the most resonant guitars I've played. When I am feeling so inclined I play on clean and I am very impressed with the clarity and definition of the pickups. This guitar is capable of beautiful melodic sounds AND bone crushing shred... all in one super comfortable, very easy to play instrument. The action is low and fast, without any fret buzz. The intonation is spot on perfect. I would absolutely recommend a Hufschmid guitar to anyone who is looking to break away from the "big box brands" and wants to play something unique, which is entirely made by hand. Patrick sent me progress reports and photos daily and his communication was great. I never had to repeatedly contact him in hopes of a reply. The entire process was great. I received my guitar after roughly 6 weeks and was surprised because Patrick didn't inform me it had shipped... he surprised me by telling me it was being delivered to me that very day!!! I love the guitar and the entire experience was a pleasure. Here are my specifications: Super Strat, one piece ribbon figured Sapele body w/highly quilted maple top One piece Sapele neck w/heel adjust truss rod, 3 x 3 Hufschmid tension optimized headstock Exclusive Hufschmid " blue nut " West African Ebony fretboard, 24 frets Exclusive Hufglow Block inlays Hipshot locking tuners, w/knurled barrel knobs, black 2 Hufschmid OTT Humbucking pickups, flame textured, H logo Dunlop super pots, hipshot knobs, black 1 volume, 1 tone, 3 position pickup selector switch Hipshot hard tail bridge, black Hufschmid logo coin, inlaid on the rear of the body Clear electronics cavity cover Schaller strap locks It is a GREAT guitar, that sounds awesome and plays incredibly! Thank you Patrick!

I have owned this guitar for about 3 months now. The builder Patrick Hufschmid is nothing short of a perfectionist when it comes to build quality and the final details that make a guitar a cut above the rest. Starting with the shape, Hufschmid has a unique take on the modern super Strat style, with beautiful bevels and sharp edges that give it a sleek look. It also makes it incredibly comfortable either standing or sitting. The neck shape is a full feeling "C" shape that is super fast and comfortable all the way up. As you'd expect, the fret work is absolutely perfect as well, with no sharp edges or high spots, coupled with a pretty flat radius that makes the guitar almost effortless to play. The body and neck are made from Sapele Mahogany, which is supremely resonant. You can feel that the guitar is alive and responsive when you play it. My guitar also has a maple fretboard, which gives an even more unique look compared to his usual dark fretboard choices. A straight string pull design headstock with locking hipshot tuners gives unparalleled tuning stability, even with heavy bending of the strings, and temperature changes. The exclusive Glowbuckers fitted to my guitar are unbelievable. They are a passive pickup with a fairly high output, but retain a beautiful warmth under clean tones and low gain. With a higher gain tone, the clarity they retain is amazing, with huge chords ringing out for ages. It would happily lend itself to almost any play style and genre. Also, THEY GLOW. Couple that to the glow in the dark side inlays it gives you a very striking look under dark stage lighting and the whiteness of them in normal lighting also makes them stand out. I absolutely love everything about this guitar, from the way it looks and feels all the way to the ethos of the builder. I couldn't be happier with mine and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful handmade custom guitar to definitely check out Hufschmid. I can honestly find no faults with this guitar and it's become my guitar of choice over my other 2 customs and Parker Flys. Definitely gonna get myself a 7 string made by him in the near future as well.

I'm a 25 year old musician and bedroom music producer from Sweden. Music and playing guitar has been my passion for as long as I can remember and throughout the years I have been playing on a large variety of brand guitars. From my first electric guitar, a cheap Samick Stratocaster to Gibson, Ibanez, Fender, Schechter, Washburn and Jackson to name a few. But I've always felt that these guitars have been missing something in one aspect or another. Having had longstanding problems with neck and back pain I need a guitar that is light while still retaining all the tone and sustain as well as being versatile enough to handle a large variety of different music genres, from mellow jazz notes to pop music and on to high-gain riffs on demand. I first discovered Patrick and his work in, i belive it was 2010 and I was immediately impressed. Not only by the beautiful and high quality woods he is working with, or the fact that i've always been a fan of mahogany guitars and that i find the overall visual design of Patrick's guitars very appealing, but with the amazing tonal properties and clear character the sound of his guitars seem to possess. I was however hesitant to contact Patrick at first. Not only because as a college music student a Hufschmid guitar was quite far above my budget, but aslo because i know that youtube clips and soundcloud snippets are not always the best way to determine what a guitar actually sounds like. Then there is also the trap of GAS, the Gear Acquisition Syndrome that i've always been mindful not to fall into. But I did finally make up my mind and I contacted Patrick in June 2014, and man I am glad i did. "I have been suffering from back problems almost my entire life and as such I'd begun to explore different design possibilities in order to build a guitar that was as light as possible while still retaining all the tone, practicality and character of my flagship range of guitars, and with this design I believe I have achieved it." - Patrick Hufschmid on the H7 Headless As it happens this is exactly what I've been looking for. Even though i didn't really like the the headless guitar designs at first, I have to admit that they've kinda grown on me over the years, and Patricks take on them tipped the scales in favour of a Headless guitar. And as I've now found out during our e-mail correspondence, Patrick and I seem to suffer from very similar backproblems. - Hand built by Luthier Patrick Hufschmid in Switzerland - 27.5’’ scale - West African Ebony fingerboard, 12’’ radius, 24 frets - 7 Strings - Claro Walnut Top - One piece ‘sapelli mahogany’ neck - One piece ‘sapelli mahogany’ body - Hufschmid Hufglow Photo-luminescent Fingerboard Inlays - Hipshot Headless Guitar System - Hufschmid pickups handmade by Kent Armstrong specifically for customer needs - 1 Volume knob, 1 Tone knob, 3 way pickup switch UTILIZATION This H-7 Headless traveled over the mountains in Swizerland and through a rather large forest fire to get to my doorstep here in Sweden, and the guitar was apart from a such a minimal adjustment in tuning that it's not even funny, and probably not even worth to mention here, in perfect playing condition. This guitar is built rock solid, and if you take care of it properly it's most likely going to take a smaller nuclear apocalypse to make the wood move. Also the HufGlow fret marker side-inlays have an amazing glow in the dark. Just saying. The first thing you are going to notice when you hold a Hufschmid headless guitar in your hands for the first time, apart from it's stunning beauty and masterful craftsmanship, is the weight. It weighs almost nothing. I've been standing with the guitar around my neck during several hour long rehersals and if i wasn't playing on it, I'd probably forget it was hanging there. Having a guitar hanging around my neck for an hour, let alone two hours is not something I've been able to do before without having to suffer a lumbago or two afterwards. SOUNDS I generally play via a Line6 POD HD Pro (no amp selected, only for effects/compression and what not.) through a ENGL Powerball amp head with matching ENGL 4x12 vintage cab. When i travel, or find myself in a locaion where dragging along all my gear is inconvenient or unnecessary, I generally just line the POD HD Pro directly into Cubase on my PC or into a PA system. The pickups are hand wound by Kent Armstrong and they are amazing! Whatever style of music I want to play, these pickups bring their A-game. I can play a high-gain riff and when I turn the volume down the sound becomes more mellow without losng any sound quality at all. I can not praise these pickups enough! And then there is sustain. The sustain man! It's incredible! I've heard some people say that headless guitars have less sustain because, well.. the head part of the guitar is missing, including a cut out in the body to fit the Hipshot bridge and lower the weight down a bit further. These people have never played on a Hufschmid Headless, let me tell you. The sustain is second to none and I dare say it's better than many if not the majority of the big brand guitars on the market today. OVERALL OPINION Once you have agreed to work with Patrick, sent the down payment and an outlining of your hand for him to form the neck after, the process begins. There is a constant stream of communication and I recieved daily updates with pictures, videos and information about the progress of the guitar. I went along completely with Patrick's recommendations, and if I ever had ideas of my own Patrick already had the same Idea. It's apparently not only the back problems we have in common, haha. Patrick is very easy to communicate with, and very professional when it comes to answering any questions you might have about the building process in a timely manner. There was not a single moment when I didn't know what was going on, and there is indeed something very special about being able to follow the process of transforming a beautiful piece of wood into a playable work of art. The neck is fitted perfectly to my hand, and the guitar stays in tune even though I'm alternating between a couple of completely different tunings with regular intervals. I tune it, and it stays tuned. Period. This is due to the amazing bridge and nut from hipshot which, as Patrick explained to me, is only there to seperate the strings and not slide them into a headstock. This eliminates string friction and in conjunction with the solid Sapeli Mahogany wood in the neck and body, and the way Patrick selects the timber and puts it together into a rock solid instrument means that the wood will not move. So after almost two months of playing this beautiful work of art pretty much daily, there's not really any other way to say it. This is the most amazing guitar I have ever had the opportunity and privilege to play on. Both in terms of the comfort while playing the instrument, the quality of woods and hardware used in the building process and the amazing sounds it produces. Patrick is a masterful luthier and artisan and it is obvious that he puts a lot of love and passion into building these guitars. You'll see it in his work and you'll feel it when you play his instruments. Buying a Hufschmid Guitar is not just about buying a guitar, It's a personal experience and a journey.

The guitar features a Mahogany body; a highly figured old growth salvaged spalted Maple Top, an Aftenzia neck and a Brazilian Ironwood fret board. When we (Patrick Hufschmid and I) started planning the 8 string, the original idea was to use mahogany for the neck but one day I received an email from Patrick saying he had decided to use some of his private stock Aftenzia for the neck. At the time I did not understand the importance of this although Patrick had told me that Aftenzia, as a wood was very firm. Now I can easily say, the neck is as firm as any other guitar you will come across! It might as well be made of concrete! As the guitar is Oil Finished, you have to be careful and keep an eye on the humidity of the area in which you keep the guitar so that the wood does not swell, however, even in humidity that is likely slightly too high for the guitar, the neck has stayed completely solid! UTILIZATION When the guitar first arrived I was very worried that the scale length and thickness of the neck would be a problem for me (as beforehand I had only owned 6 and 7 strings). However, within minutes of playing the guitar I was quickly re-assured. One interesting thing Patrick did was asked for a tracing of my hand so he could model the neck to fit my hand perfectly. This I imagine made a huge difference to the playability. I have invested in many guitars (including Paul Reed Smith Custom 24s and various 7 strings) yet I can happily say this is by far the easiest to play on! It came set up with perfect intonation and action as low as possible without string buzz. SOUNDS When I first asked Patrick as to what pickups he usually chose to put in his guitars he told me he got a man called Kent Armstrong (who he had supposedly been working alongside for years) to hand-wire all his pickups. I will not lie; at first I was worried about this, as I had never heard of the man or his pickups. However, I can now officially say they are the most underrated pickups I know. I have never had a pair of pickups as versatile as these. They can easily pull off beautiful clean and jazz tones at that same time as –excuse me for using this word – having one of the most brutal and chunky sounds when the gain is turned up. They have the perfect amount of mids making it possible to create “djent-like” tones as well as slick and smooth leads and bluesy riffs. In fact, I am such a fan of the pickups I am thinking of possibly having a pair or two made for my other guitars! Another thing that slightly worried me was the fact that the guitar was finished with a true-oil finish (meaning the guitar had no laquer to stop it from swelling). After having the guitar for roughly 6 months, the guitar is in perfect condition. It does not dent easily either. Although I have had to give the guitar a rough oil twice (Patrick gave me clear instructions as to what products I should use and how often), otherwise I have had no need to do any maintenance of my own to it. The build quality is outstanding! It is far beyond any other guitar I have owned (especially the fretwork). It is lovely to see an artisan who has such a passion for his work that they can create an outcome alike this guitar. OVERALL OPINION Patrick as a luthier, surprised me in many ways during the project. First of all, the amount of contact he had with me during the making of the guitar was fantastic! He gave me daily updates (frequently with pictures of the guitar in the making) and kept me in touch with the project as much as I could have expected anyone to. Patrick also taught me many different things to do with guitar luthiery and was always interested to hear my opinion and answered all my questions with patience beyond recognition! There is something truly special about Patrick and his guitars and I can happily say I would seriously think about investing in another of his guitars in the future. While they are not the cheapest of instruments, the difference between his guitars and a stock guitar retailing at roughly the same price is astonishing! If you have the money and time, I would seriously suggest investing in one of his guitars as he was a pleasure to work with and produces works of art.

I have been following Hufschmid Guitars for over 10 years and admiring the quality, beauty, and craftsmanship that Patrick Hufschmid puts into every single guitar he builds. I have been saving for years to be able to purchase one of these guitars. This year, I was finally ready and reached out to Patrick to see what my options were. I was very lucky to find that he had a very rare and unique guitar already almost completed that was for sale. Details can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CzttH6cMv44/ Throughout the entire sales, completion, delivery, and receipt of the instrument here in Florida, Patrick consistently wrote to me to provide me explicit details of the product. It surpassed all of my expectations. Patrick is a MASTER luthier, and I recommend him highly for any true lover of both the technical and aesthetic aspects of the instrument. I give my highest recommendation - you will not be disappointed. He has added several unique features that I cannot describe as well as he did (refer back to the instagram link above). Among them: - a one of a kind neck hand crafted from rare Wenge wood, with 'Crelicam Ebony' fingerboard. It boasts a captivating natural white stripe. - glow in the dark frets - unique engineering: this 6-string guitar has 7-string Lace Humbuckers to ensure perfect string alignment over the magnets, adding a modern and thoughtful aesthetic. It plays as beautiful as it looks! Although the neck is a little wider than I'm used to, I have found it very easy and enjoyable to play. The sounds so far are great: I use a Spark Mini for practice and a Fender Mustang Floor pedal for live playing. I have been impressed by the fullness and crispness of the pickups (even the mellow clean sounds are crystal clear through the Humbucker pickups). I am honored to be the owner of this amazing instrument, and give my highest recommendation to Patrick Hufschmid. This is my first Hufschmid - likely not my last! - Dan Dube

My desire to one day own a Hufschmid Guitar was a sincere wish. This 26th Anniversary SuperStrat Masterpiece is now my 4th Hufschmid Guitar in my 80+ guitar collection. One piece quilt maple top Crelicam Ebony fretboard Orange fingerboard block inlays (glow) High Tolerance CTS pots Handmade 12 pole humbuckers 25 coats of hand applied oil based varnish These guitars are not only truly works of art, but they are of the best I've ever played. As a blues guitarist, the sustain on these guitars is incredible. My Hufschmid Guitars are my prize possessions and last week I received my first headless Hufschmid Guitar which I will have an upcoming review. The superior work that goes into these guitars is unlike anything I've seen in the industry, thank you Patrick! When Patrick Hufschmid is custom building a guitar, he strives to achieve not only the perfect balance of your desired results, but surpasses any level you may anticipate.

Guitarist for over 50 years, predominately blues & progressive rock. In addition, a guitar collector for many years with 76 guitars presently in what would be considered the finest guitar makes in existence. Over the years I’ve read many articles and reviews on Hufschmid Guitars, located in Aigle, Switzerland. Fortunately, I was able to communicate with Patrick Hufschmid my desire of the ultimate guitar for my collection. My French is not at its best, but luckily Patrick speaks perfect English! I received my Tantalum and was absolutely blown away by not only the “fit and finish”, but the feel of a finely handmade instrument. I went on to purchase a previously owned Single Cut Hufschmid guitar that was made in 2014, the same quality finish and feel of no doubt the best guitars I’ve ever played. I immediately contactacted Patrick Hufschmid to do another custom build in the form of a more exotic feel. This is the Hufschmid Warrior which I just received, absolutely amazing. The process is like no other, a side note to divulge, I own and drive exotic automobiles and am an extremely detailed person. These guitars are like a finely tuned machine (without the quirks). The Warrior has a one-piece quarter-sawn Mahogany Body, with Crelicam Ebony neck, 12 Pole Handmade pickups designed by Patrick Hufschmid, incredible sound, along with silky smooth attributes. The guitar is not only stunning to view, but is now my “go to” guitar. I am also pleased to say I am working with Patrick on another custom build guitar; this will be my 4th Hufschmid Guitar. I consider Patrick as a preeminent luthier in our time, the solid feel of the neck/body reveals the best sustain of any in my guitar collection. I should also say that working with Patrick is not only a pleasure in dealing with a master craftsman, but passionate artist that exudes perfection.

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