NAMM 2017: The weird and wonderful at the boutique guitars showcase - in pictures
Malinoski Guitars
NAMM 2017: This year, NAMM has provided one central showcase for smaller, more 'independent minded' luthiers to showcase their wares.
The results, happily, are as idiosyncratic, beautiful and occasionally startling as you you'd hope.
Here then, are our own personal faves from the many guitars on display, kicking off with the interestingly furry Malinoski Guitars...
Malinoski Guitars
Di Donato Guitars
Jersey Girl 'Gauche Parade'
Jersey Girl 'Kant'
McSwain Guitars
Michihiro Matsuda
Orn Custom Guitars
Orn Custom Guitars
Pons Guitars Skate Guitar
Sauvage Guitars - One Piece Master
Soultool Customised Guitars
Tao Guitars
Teuffel Guitars
Teuffel Guitars
Volt Electrics
Walker Electrics
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