flamed – Shank Instruments Milano: Chitarre, Bassi, Batterie

SUNSET

shank — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:31:00 +0000

“This guitar takes its lines from the Aquafan model, an original Shank Instruments design to which I’m deeply attached. Once again, the top is made of figured black poplar from Lombardy, a wood I’ve been using extensively lately and one that I hold in the highest regard for its tonal response, visual impact, and workability. It’s a fine tonewood that isn’t always given the appreciation it deserves. The Italian ash body completes the semi-hollow construction. Ebony fingerboard and a modern-design flamed maple neck. The Italian-made Alnico 2 pickups are remarkable. A beautiful instrument to enjoy all day long — not only at sunset“… Let’s Play.”

All the models presented on these pages are entirely handcrafted by luthier Emanuele D’Alò, founder of Shank Instruments Milano.
Each instrument comes with a lifetime warranty and a certificate of authenticity.

Body: Ash- Semi hollow.
Top: Lombardy figured poplar
Neck: flamed maple, C shape. 1° fret thickness 22mm
Fretboard: ebony, 22 frets medium jumbo
Radius: 12″
Diapason: 24,75″ (Gibson)
Nut: 43,5 mm
Pickups: MAMA Hystoric Alinco 2
Wiring: 1 vol + 1 tone – 3 way toggle
Bridge: Gotoh
Tuners: Kluson
Finish: acrylic glossy
Weight: 3,2 kg

L'articolo SUNSET proviene da Shank Instruments Milano: Chitarre, Bassi, Batterie.

ICONA

shank — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:40:00 +0000

“The creation of this guitar represents, in many ways, the culmination of a journey that has unfolded over several years during which I explored the use of nylon strings and figured black poplar, a tonewood I’ve come to deeply appreciate for its unique acoustic properties in archtop guitar construction. At first, I sought to emphasize the wood’s full aesthetic potential by using a vibrant staining technique applying a mordant to enhance color absorption and highlight the natural grain with striking hues. Over time, this exploration led me to a more restrained approach, and with this latest instrument, I’ve chosen to showcase the wood in all its natural beauty. This guitar also marks a turning point in a challenge I set for myself, and shared with others who are passionate about this type of instrument, to recognize and celebrate black poplar as one of the finest woods for soundboards. That is, if spruce is willing to share the spotlight…”…. Let’s Play

Handcrafted nylon strings archtop guitar. Black figured solid wood quarter sawn Lombardy poplar.

All the archtop models presented on these pages are entirely handmade by luthier Emanuele D’Alò, owner of the Shank Instruments Milano brand. The instruments are built according to the Benedetto method and both the soundboards and the backs are handcarved from solid quarter sawn boards.

Soundboard: quarter sawn black poplar, handcarved
Back: quarter sawn black poplar, handcarved
Sides: curly maple
Size: 35 cm (17″)
Height sides: 60 mm (2,3″)
Neck: flamed maple, C shape. Height 1st fret 0,8″ (22mm)
Fretboard: ebony, 20 frets medium jumbo
Radius: 16″
Bracing: parallel, spruce
Diapason: 25 1/2″
Nut: 48,5 mm – Bone
Pickup: piezo MiSi – Acoustic Trio
Bridge: ebony
Finish: acrylic
Weight: 7.0 lbs (3,2 kg)

L'articolo ICONA proviene da Shank Instruments Milano: Chitarre, Bassi, Batterie.

SIENA

shank — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:32:12 +0000

“While building this instrument, a phrase kept echoing in my mind—one I had heard a few times before but never fully understood. Yet, the mental connection I made with the color I needed to create turned out to be surprisingly accurate. I remembered the Tuscan city of Siena and its earthy hues, though I wasn’t sure if ‘Siena’ referred to a place, a landscape, or a product. Then it all clicked—the words in my head were ‘Lands of Siena.’ In Tuscany, this phrase describes natural pigments that range from ochre to burnt red, ending in warm yellow—shades deeply tied to the region’s countryside. An archtop model with nylon strings, inspired by the colors of Tuscany, seemed like the perfect match.”… Let’s Play

Nylon strings acoustic archtop model, entirely handcrafted. Curly maple solid wood, quarter sawn.

All the archtop models presented on these pages are entirely hand-built by luthier Emanuele D’Alò, owner of the Shank Instruments Milano brand. The instruments are guaranteed for life and built according to the dictates of the Benedetto method and both the soundboards and the backs are handmade from solid quarter-sawn boards.

Soundboard: quarter sawn curly maple, handcarved
Back: quarter sawn curly, handcarved
Sides: curly maple
Size: 35 cm (17″)
Height sides: 60 mm (2,3″)
Neck: flamed maple, C shape. Height 1st fret 0,8″ (22mm)
Fretboard: ebony, 20 frets medium jumbo
Radius: 16″
Bracing: parallel, spruce
Diapason: 25 1/2″
Nut: 48,5 mm – Bone
Pickup: piezo MiSi – Acoustic Trio Air
Bridge: Amara ebony
Finish: poliurethane
Weight: 7.0 lbs (3,2 kg)

L'articolo SIENA proviene da Shank Instruments Milano: Chitarre, Bassi, Batterie.

TUSCAN

shank — Sat, 25 Dec 2021 17:23:04 +0000

“That tobacco brown colour I’ve always been looking for… That of the famous “Toscanelli” cigars that left fragrant trails along the road, loved and hated because of the intense and rather sour taste they left behind. I think I saw, when I was a boy, how they were made from the typical tobacco leaves grown in Tuscany and I think I remember perfectly the deep brown colour, veined with yellow/green flames, that characterised them. It is a colour I have often tried to reproduce and this time I think I have succeeded as never before with the procedure of dyeing flamed maple with alcohol stain. To complete the range of shades of Tuscan tobacco, a beautiful pair of indian rosewood sides. This is written, as you may have guessed, by an ex-smoker luthier.”… Let’s Play

All the archtop models presented on these pages are completely handmade by luthier Emanuele D’Alò, owner of the Shank Instruments Milano brand. The instruments are built according to the Benedetto method and both the soundboards and the backs are handmade from solid boards.

Soundboard: quarter sawn flamed maple, handcarved
Back: quarter sawn flamed maple, handcarved
Sides: rosewood
Size: 35 cm (17″)
Height sides: 60 mm (2,3″)
Neck: flamed maple, C shape. Height 1st fret 0,8″ (22mm)
Fretboard: rosewood, 20 frets medium jumbo
Radius: 12″
Bracing: parallel
Diapason: 24,75″ (Gibson)
Nut: 1,7″ (43,5 mm) – Osso
Pickup: Bill Lawrence A-400
Bridge: ebony
Finish: poliurethane
Weight: 7.0 lbs (3,2 kg)

L'articolo TUSCAN proviene da Shank Instruments Milano: Chitarre, Bassi, Batterie.