Another head-turning company that we
ran into at NAMM, Goldbug is known for
making exquisite handcrafted ornamental
hardware for guitars and other fretted
instruments. The company’s new guitars, the
Lenore and the Hombre (prototype shown),
showcase the kind of attention to detail
you’re used to seeing in fine jewelry.
The Hombre is described as a Spencer 56–50
Carbine Guitar that celebrates the heritage
of the 19th century. It features a Derringer
replica and holster, real cartridge control
knobs and switch-tip, solid sterling silver
hardware, original design “Tru-Tap” pickups,
thematic inlays and a hand-rubbed antique
rifle stock finish. The fifty-six instruments
being made come in a custom military
firearms shipping crate. MSRP $11,900.
The Lenore commemorates the 200th
anniversary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe
with solid sterling silver hardware, thematic
inlays, original design “Tru-Tap” pickups and
a hand-rubbed antique violin finish. The forty
instruments being made come in a custom
“Double-Gun” case. MSRP $12,900.
goldbugproducts.com