Thinline – Shank Instruments Milano: Chitarre, Bassi, Batterie

DOUBLE

shank — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:03:52 +0000

“This instrument was conceived by one of my best clients who, over the years and after ordering several Telecaster-style models, decided to let himself be seduced by the idea of treating himself to a double f-hole Thinline — one of the two f-holes integrated into a custom-shaped pearloid pickguard. The concept of the double f-hole, as well as that of the angled bridge humbucker pickup, immediately appealed to me, and I gladly took on the challenge of building this guitar. The double binding, of course, simply had to be there”… 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: mahogany. Semihollow
Neck: flamed maple
Fretboard: flamed maple, 22 frets medium jumbo
Pickguard: custom perloid
Radius fretboard: 12″
Diapason: 25 1/2″
Nut: 42,5 mm
Pickup: custom handwound
Tuners: Kluson
Finish: acrylic glossy
Weight: 3,0 kg

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TAAN

shank — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 19:42:45 +0000

“Friendship can mature in different ways. The path I chose, alongside a musician I deeply respect, took shape through the creation of a guitar, following the clearest trail the forest could offer us. If there was a gesture of friendship, the forest itself set its boundaries. I’m grateful to have found a new friend, someone who understands cinema, forests, and the kind of routes that require just the right density.”…. Let’s Play

Body: black poplar. Semihollow
Top: maple
Neck: flamed maple
Fretboard: ebony, 22 frets medium jumbo
Radius: 12″
Diapason: 25 1/2″
Nut: 42,5 mm
Pickup: custom bridge, Lollar neck
Bridge: Gotoh
Tuners: Kluson
Finish: acrylic satin
Weight: 6,1 lbs

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ENDLESS

shank — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 21:17:40 +0000

“There wasn’t much else to do but make this guitar. I’m sure my friend Andrea secretly knew this too when he reached out to me to build it for him. Creating it meant reaching a final destination, the last thing capable of marking that point of arrival. Sometimes, you need a medium—something tangible—to be certain you’ve arrived. And if what’s missing is a guitar, all the better. I know this because I made it exactly as it was meant to be.”… Let’s Play

Body: mahogany. Semihollow
Neck: flamed maple
Fretboard: flamed maple, 22 frets medium jumbo
Pickguard: engraved aluminium
Radius: 12″
Diapason: 25 1/2″
Nut: 42,5 mm
Pickup: custom wound
Bridge: Gotoh
Tuners: Gotoh
Finish: acrylic glossy
Weight: 6,8 lbs

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MARIAN

shank — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:20:39 +0000

“My client’s initial curiosity, which sparked this instrument’s creation, began with the Sherwood model (which you can find on these pages). I believe it was the personalized pickguard, engraved in bas-relief on an aluminum plate, along with the uniquely designed soundhole that sealed the decision. In the end, they chose a version nearly identical to Sherwood, except for the Daphne Blue finish. A detail from a famous Klimt painting, specially requested by my client, added an unmistakable touch of style. And the reference to Robin Hood and his forest was, of course, no accident.”… Let’s Play

Audio demo available soon

Body: kaia mahogany- Semi hollow
Top: kaia mahogany
Neck: mahogany/maple laminated
Fretboard: ebony, 22 frets medium jumbo
Radius: 12″
Nut: 42,5 mm
Diapason: 25″ 1/2
Pickup: TV Jones T90 – TV Jones Starwood
Bridge: Gotoh
Finish: acrylic Daphne Blu
Weight: 6,1 lbs

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