“This instrument draws direct inspiration from the very first Lollipop model already featured on these pages. The structure and philosophy behind the guitar remain identical; the only differences can be found in the number of frets — 20 in this case, compared to the 22 of the previous model — and in the decoration on the pickguard requested by the customer. I’m very pleased to present this instrument, even though it is essentially identical to its predecessor, because I like to see it as a small confirmation of a modest success: years ago, I had the audacity to conceive, build, and present an instrument so far removed from conventional standards. The risk was high, but perhaps the gamble paid off”…. Let’s Play

Fully handcrafted archtop model built from solid quarter-sawn figured black poplar.

• Soundboard: quarter sawn figured poplar. Handcarved solid wood
• Back: quarter sawn figured poplar. Handcarved solid wood
• Sides: flamed maple
• Size: 35 cm (17″)
• Sides height: 65 mm (2,5″)
• Neck: maple, C shape. Thickness 1° fret 22mm
• Fretboard: abony, 20 frets medium jumbo
• Radius: 12″
• Bracing: parallel spruce
• Diapason: 24 3/4″ 
• Nut: 43,5 mm – Bone
• Pickup: custom humbucker floating
• Bridge: ebony
• Tuners: Gotoh
• Finish: acrylic
• Weight: 3,3 kg

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

“This instrument, as you can easily imagine at first glance, carries with it a very particular story. It was conceived as a heartfelt tribute to an encounter between people who were able to profoundly influence each other’s lives. A Tango master who has passed away, and a friend who wished to honor his memory through the creation of this instrument. The references to Tango culture are evident, and there is little need for me to dwell on describing them. Particularly interesting was the approach to the project proposed by my client, with technical specifications aimed at creating an instrument with distinctive proportions. Starting with the neck dimensions, featuring a 47 mm nut width, and ending with the thickness of the body, which is 1 cm thicker than standard Gibson measurements, allowing for a richer response in terms of semi-acoustic nuances. A deeply passionate instrument, devoted to tango and to powerful emotions.”… 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 is lifetime guaranteed and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

An audio/video demo of the instrument will be published on this page shortly.

• Body: Lombardy poplar. Handcarved semihollow
• Neck: maple
• Fretboard: ebony, 22 frets
• Radius: 12″
• Diapason: 24,75″ (Gibson)
• Nut: 47 mm 
• Pickups: custom handwound
• Wiring: series, parallel, split.
• Tuners: Gotoh
• Finish: acrylic glossy
• Weight: 3,5 kg

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